The IPR, Innovation, Incubation and Startup Division of the Research and Development Cell and Management Studies Department of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, jointly organized two-day Entrepreneurship Summit-2024. The event, sponsored under the PURSE Program of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, aimed to foster discussions on HR Challenges encountered by startups, providing a platform for insightful dialogues and knowledge sharing.

The inaugural session witnessed the esteemed presence of Sh. Naresh Grover, MD,Promptech Industrial Products Pvt Ltd, as Guest of Honour; Prof. S M Rounaque Mustafa, PoP, Entrepreneurship, DTU, Founder, CorporateVentureHub.com; Sh. Rajive Gulati, Former Head of Haryana’s Hartron Innovation & Startup Hub, and Ms Upasana Sharma, Joint ED, TiE-Delhi NCR, shared invaluable insights and experiences. The session was expertly presided over by Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar, Vice-Chancellor of the University, who provided guidance and leadership throughout the discussions.

Prof. Tomar, in his address, underscored the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among the youth, encouraging them to embrace innovation and become creators of opportunities rather than mere job seekers. He emphasized the critical role of entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and societal development, urging the youth to harness their creativity and passion to carve out their paths in the vibrant startup landscape. He also emphasised the importance of learning from our surroundings for idea generation and fostering a sustainable environment alongside economic growth.

The day continued with a crucial discussion on HR challenges faced by startups featuring esteemed panellists such as Sh. Rajesh Munjal, Founder & CEO, mHealthAI;, Sh. Heeresh Girdhar, HR Expert with 19 years’ experience in HR operations and strategic leadership; Syed Farhan, Founder & CEO, Cosette Network, OnBenchMark; and Sh. Anand Dwivedi. Global Capability Building & Leadership Dev.

Expert:Moderated by Ms Saloni Kaul, President, FMA & HR Business Consultant & Coach; the discussion provided valuable insights into navigating startup ventures.

Dr. Sanjeev Goyal, In charge of the IPR, Innovation, Incubation and Start-up Division provided a comprehensive introduction to the program.

Dr Ravi Kumar, Coordinator of the Purse Programme DST, along with Dr Deepansh Sharma, Dr Parmod Kumar, Dr Somveer Bajar, and Dr Suraj Goyal, Co-Coordinators of the Purse Programme DST, provided steadfast support, guaranteeing the success of the initiative.
Dr Sapna Taneja, Coordinator- IPR, Innovation, Incubation and Start-up Division, expressed gratitude to all dignitaries and participants for their insightful contributions, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
Prof. Maneesha Garg, Director of R&D, and Dr. Rachna Agrawal, Chairperson of the Department of Management Studies (DMS), graced the event. Faculty members, including Sh. Vikas, Dr. Arti Gupta, Dr. Anushree Chauhan, and Dr. Jyotsana Chawla, extended their support, enriching the summit with their expertise.

Day two will witness a university-level business plan competition showcasing innovative concepts from more than 30 teams. A special accolade awaits an all-female team, celebrating women’s contributions to entrepreneurship.