Business Innovation Programme (BIP)

Welcome to the beginning of your learning journey

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Overview

iStart initiative empowers idea-stage founders and fosters innovation among Rajasthan’s youth. The Program offers a 5-week intensive journey with mentorship and resources to turn ideas into ventures, while the Business Innovation Programme inspires students statewide to develop their ideas into startups. Together, these programs aim to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, transforming dreams into reality and driving sustainable growth.

Government Support and Funding

The Government of Rajasthan, in its 2024-25 budget, has allocated ₹20 Crores to bolster and enhance the initiatives under the Business Innovation Programme. This substantial funding underscores the government’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across the state.

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What do we offer

The iStart Program offers a comprehensive suite of initiatives to nurture entrepreneurship among students and educators in Rajasthan. Students benefit from masterclasses with industry leaders, personalized mentorship, practical sessions, access to Favcy Pitch Perfect, and direct connections with VCs and grants, ensuring their ideas evolve into impactful startups. Programs such as Ideation and Academic Engagement foster innovative thinking, while Experiential Learning and Networking provide real-world exposure through startup visits and global exchanges. Innovation Challenges and Competitions encourage creative exploration, and Startup Support and Development equips student-led ventures with mentorship, resources, and funding. The Student to Startup Program aims to nurture 50-50 student-led startups through awareness workshops, intensive boot camps, prototype development, and investor connections, culminating in a grand demo day. Educators are empowered through the iStart Capacity Building Programme, which equips them with innovative teaching practices, entrepreneurial pedagogy, and leadership skills to inspire and mentor students effectively. Additionally, visits to incubation centers facilitate hands-on learning, fostering ideation, prototyping, and collaboration under expert mentorship. Together, these initiatives aim to build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rajasthan.
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Our Facilities

State of the Art Facilities

The Program offers a 5-week intensive journey with mentorship and resources to turn ideas into ventures, while the Business Innovation Programme inspires students statewide to develop their ideas into startups.

iStart Nest Launchpad and District Incubation Infrastructure

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, these facilities include 9 incubation centers, 33 iStart Launchpad Nests in selected schools, and 33 district incubation centers in selected colleges with Prototyping Labs across the state.

Business Facilitation Desk

Assisting startups in navigating regulatory challenges, accessing funding information, and fostering connections with potential partners and customers. Key industrial zones such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi serve as pivotal hubs for these activities.

Learning Management System (LMS)

A digital platform providing continuous learning opportunities and skill development resources, accessible anytime and anywhere.

5-week Journey explain

  • Structured Approach to Nurture Entrepreneurial Talent Awareness and Outreach
  • Conduct workshops in rural schools and colleges. Develop online and offline marketing materials to engage a wide audience. Idea Generation and Selection
  • Facilitate online idea submission through a dedicated portal. Screen and select 100 promising ideas to form a focused cohort. Training and Mentorship
  • Organize intensive boot camps for the selected cohort. Provide foundational online courses on entrepreneurship basics. Offer mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts to refine ideas. Validation and Problem-Solution Fit
  • Conduct market research and gather user feedback. Develop Proof of Concepts (PoC) or Minimum Viable Products (MVP) with technical support and resources. Pitch Preparation and Investor Connect
  • Host workshops on pitch deck creation and mock pitch sessions. Enable direct connections with investors and grant opportunities. Demo Day and Funding
  • Organize a grand demo day for startups to showcase their work. Invite investors to provide seed funding and support further growth opportunities. This process ensures a comprehensive pathway for students to transform innovative ideas into scalable, market-ready ventures.

Benefits for Students