How to Start a Startup

The major drivers behind both the growth of the economy and individual satisfaction involve entrepreneurial activities. The institutional supports such as Start-up India programme, and other incentives also encourage the establishment of innovative entrepreneurial ventures in India. Specially, in the context of economic recession, and external uncertainty due to Covid-19 and geo-political uncertainties, formation of a new company would be the best approach to siege the new opportunities emerging in the dynamic business environment. However, individuals struggle in their entrepreneurial journey from ideation phase to commercialization phase. How should she/ he prepare a detailed business plan? What are the different government and institutional supports available to the entrepreneurs in India? How should the new company be formed? In this course, we address these questions utilizing a practice oriented approach. 

Objective

The objective of this program is to help the participants in establishing a startup with the following purposes. 
• Control your own destiny – beg vs. create awesome jobs 
• Attackers vs. Defenders – Attackers make all the money & have all the fun 
• Change the world 
• Nothing will use your talents more than starting a company  

Contents

• Entrepreneur & team - Entrepreneurial Attributes of individuals and teams 
• Creativity, Opportunity, & Idea - Creativity Lab, Opportunity identification, & idea generation 
• Business Plan - Introduction to Business Model, Entrepreneurship Lab, Analyzing Demand, Managing Finance, Designing Your Business Plan 
• Types of Business Models, & Critical Success Factors 
• Entrepreneurship & Context - Laws, & Policies, Incubators & Schemes, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Combining Entrepreneurship & Life

Who should attend?

1. Leaders planning to establish a startup 
2. Founders looking for growth strategies 
3. Leaders seeking to develop entrepreneurial mind-set  

Venue & Duration

The programme is scheduled during February 20-22, 2027 on a residential basis at MDI Campus, Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali, Gurugram. Accommodation for participants would be available at MDI Campus from the noon of February 21, 2027, to the forenoon of February 23, 2027. 

Registration & Fees

Participants should be nominated by their organizations. The enclosed nomination form should be completed and returned with all the details. The fee of the program is Rs. 45,000/- (Rupees Forty Five Thousand only) per participant which includes a professional fee and all charges for boarding, lodging and supply of course materials during the programme. GST as applicable will be charged extra in addition to the programme fee. Payment should be made by Cheque/NEFT/RTGS. 

Discount Policy
With a view to our long-term relationship with your esteemed organization, we are pleased to introduce the discount policy in this programme. The discount will be observed in the following conditions: (discount is applicable in NEPAL also)
• 10% Discount against 3-5 nominations
• 20% Discount against more than 5 nominations 

Important Dates

The last date for receipt of nominations is February 15, 2027. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is February 16, 2027. Any withdrawal received after this date will be subject to deduction as per the Institute's rules. However, substitution may be permitted.

Nominating organizations are advised to await confirmation of acceptance of nominations(s) before sending the participants to the programme venue. 

For enquiry, please contact at [email protected] or +91-124-4560008.