At Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD), Nagpur, we believe that design is not just about aesthetics — it is a powerful tool for problem-solving, innovation, and business creation.
To empower our students to become future entrepreneurs, change-makers, and industry leaders, we have established the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and Incubation Cell as dedicated platforms for nurturing entrepreneurial talent within the design domain.
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at SSPAD is committed to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among students by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities to transform their ideas into successful ventures.
Our mission is to create an ecosystem that encourages students to think beyond traditional career paths and explore entrepreneurial and startup opportunities.
- Encourage students to identify problems and develop innovative solutions through design thinking.
- Provide mentorship, workshops, and industry exposure to enhance entrepreneurial skills.
- Organize business plan competitions, hackathons, and Shark Tank-style pitching events.
- Collaborate with startups, industry experts, and venture capitalists to create networking opportunities.
- Guide students on intellectual property rights (IPR), funding opportunities, and startup legalities.
- Bridge the gap between design, business, and technology for a holistic entrepreneurial approach.
- Workshops & Training Sessions – Covering Business Model Canvas, Startup Strategy, Market Research, etc.
- Guest Lectures & Industry Talks – Sessions with successful entrepreneurs and domain experts.
- Entrepreneurship Bootcamps – Intensive hands-on training programs for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Startup Competitions & Shark Tank Events – Providing students a platform to pitch their ideas.
- Internship & Collaboration Opportunities – Connecting students with startups and incubators.
- Mentorship & Networking – One-on-one mentorship with industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs.
The Incubation Cell at SSPAD serves as a launchpad for student startups and innovative projects. It provides structured support, workspace, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities for students who wish to convert their ideas into viable businesses.
- Infrastructure & Resources – Co-working spaces, prototyping labs, and digital tools for design startups.
- Mentorship & Business Guidance – From experienced faculty members and industry professionals.
- Funding & Investment Opportunities – Support in connecting with angel investors and venture capitalists.
- Legal & Regulatory Assistance – Help with company registration, patents, and intellectual property rights.
- Networking & Industry Connects – Collaborations with incubators, accelerators, and funding bodies.
- Market Access & Growth Support – Assistance in scaling startups beyond SSPAD and into the real-world market.
- SSPAD students with a scalable business idea related to design, architecture, technology, or allied fields.
- Teams working on innovative design solutions with commercialization potential.
- Entrepreneurs with research-based product development ideas.
We actively collaborate with industry leaders, incubators, accelerators, and venture capitalists to support our students. Our flagship initiatives include:
- SSPAD Shark Tank – A startup pitch competition where students present their ideas to investors and mentors.
- 5-Day Startup Challenge – An intensive program where students develop and pitch a business idea in five days.
- Startup Mentorship Program – A structured mentorship initiative connecting students with startup founders.
- Designpreneur Summit – An annual event featuring entrepreneurs from the design, architecture, and creative industries.
At SSPAD, we believe that every designer has the potential to be an entrepreneur. Whether you are looking to start your own design firm, build a digital product, or launch an innovative startup, the EDC and Incubation Cell are here to support your journey.
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