Empowering sustainability entrepreneurs at SPJIMR
SPJIMR Sunil Bhatia Start-up Resource Hub (SBSRH) flagged off its inaugural edition of the 30-day EarthLab Bootcamp on August 5, 2024. The first cohort comprised 30 outstanding start-ups selected from over 75 applications. The bootcamp featured thoughtfully structured sessions designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to succeed in the competitive start-up ecosystem.
Programme structure
The bootcamp was conducted virtually, offering various engagement formats, including one-on-one mentoring, workshops, masterclasses, and real-time feedback sessions. Participants engaged in three days of activities each week, carefully planned to maximise learning and development.
Curriculum Sessions
Speaker Series
Mentoring Sessions
On Mondays, the curriculum sessions covered crucial aspects of start-up success. Each session was led by experienced industry professionals who provided practical insights and actionable strategies to help refine business models and enhance entrepreneurial skills. The curriculum included:
Wednesdays featured the Speaker Series, where participants engaged with visionary leaders in sustainability. These sessions provided valuable insights on essential topics, including:
Fridays at the EarthLab Accelerator were dedicated to mentoring sessions with a distinguished panel of CXOs, experts, and seasoned entrepreneurs. Each start-up received personalised guidance on business strategy, product development, customer acquisition, and fundraising from mentors chosen for their extensive experience in the sustainability sector. The mentors included:
Dinesh Tiwari
Managing Director, Broad Peak Capital Advisors
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Manas Rath
Founder and CEO,
LEAP Cities
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Manoj Mohan
Executive Director, WISE Tech – SPJIMR
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Prabhat Pani
Executive Director, CISD- SPJIMR
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Prasad Menon
CEO, CIBA
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Prashi Mohan
Head of Product, ProEdge
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Sanjay Mehta
Co-Founder and Director,
Mirum India
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Santosh Kumar
Ex-Head of Innovation at Citi, India
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Sudeepto Deb
Partner, Sattva Consulting
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Saurabh Sinha
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, REIN Labs
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Suyash Agrawal
Co-Founder and Director, DialESG
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Dr. Sumit Chowdhury
Founder and CEO, GreenEarthX
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Demo Day
The bootcamp will conclude with a dynamic Demo Day, where start-ups will showcase their progress to internal teams, investors, and partners. This event will provide a platform for start-ups to present their refined business models, receive valuable feedback, and explore potential investment opportunities. In addition, three outstanding start-ups will be recognised and awarded for their exceptional performance.
