Faculty Development Programme on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

BANGALORE, India - July 18, 2025 - PRLog -- In a significant stride towards fostering innovation-led education in India, the School of Computer Science & IT at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is hosting a 5-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, from July 14 to July 18, 2025. The programme is sponsored by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC).

This initiative is designed to equip faculty members and incubation managers from AICTE-approved institutions with the necessary tools, knowledge, and mentoring skills to guide student innovators and support early-stage startups. Over the course of five days, participants will gain insights across the complete innovation spectrum—including idea generation, customer discovery, business model development, startup execution, intellectual property rights, and integrating innovation into institutional culture.

The programme features an exceptional lineup of speakers, including startup founders, industry leaders, innovation consultants, legal experts, and HR professionals from globally recognized organizations such as Oracle, Adobe, Tek Systems, Pocket FM, State Street, and Sudero, among others. Their collective expertise will enrich the learning experience, offering participants real-world strategies to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems within academic institutions.

Key Highlights of the FDP:

• Industry-led sessions on entrepreneurship, product development, IPR, and business strategy
• Hands-on exposure to proven innovation and mentoring frameworks
• Focused training on building institutional infrastructure for innovation and startup incubation

This collaborative initiative reflects the shared vision of AICTE, the Ministry of Education, and JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) to cultivate a new generation of academic leaders capable of nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup culture in India's higher education landscape.

Know more at: https://jainuniversity.ac.in/