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About the Centre
The Centre for Conscious Entrepreneurship at Chanakya University is a vibrant hub for nurturing innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking. It provides students and aspiring entrepreneurs with the platform to explore new ideas, launch startups, and build sustainable ventures through mentorship, resources, and hands-on learning.
The Centre aims to support businesses at every stage of their journey — from early-stage startups and small businesses to growth-stage ventures and established enterprises. By fostering collaboration between students, faculty, and industry leaders, it seeks to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives personal growth, social impact, and economic development.
Vision
“…to create an ecosystem to foster innovation, creativity, and enabling students and startups to transform ideas into impactful enterprises…”
Objectives
- Serve as a catalyst for entrepreneurship by nurturing and supporting new ideas.
- Provide a platform for students to develop, test, and launch business ventures.
- Offer mentorship, workshops, and resources to strengthen entrepreneurial skills.
- Support startups, MSME businessess, and enterprises across all stages of growth.
- Foster collaboration between students, faculty, industry, and the startup ecosystem.
- Cultivate a culture of conscious, ethical, and responsible entrepreneurship.
- Contribute to local and national development through job creation and innovation.
Advisory Board
Sri Madan Padaki
Managing Trustee & Co-Founder, Head Held High Foundation, CEO-1Bridge
Sri C M Patil
CEO, Krishikalpa
Sri Ganapathy Venugopal
Co-founder & CEO, Axilor Ventures
Activities
Monthly Entrepreneurship Days
The Centre for Conscious Entrepreneurship organizes a Monthly Entrepreneurship Day to celebrate ideas, innovation, and enterprise. Each month, students and budding entrepreneurs showcase their ventures, engage with mentors, and learn from industry leaders. The initiative creates a vibrant platform for networking, collaboration, and nurturing startups at various stages of their journey.
Student Competition
The Centre for Conscious Entrepreneurship hosts regular Student Entrepreneurship Competitions to spark creativity and innovation on campus. These competitions give students the opportunity to pitch their ideas, validate concepts, and compete for recognition, mentorship, and support. The platform encourages healthy competition while nurturing future-ready entrepreneurs.
MSME Initiatives
The Centre for Conscious Entrepreneurship places a strong focus on MSME initiatives, supporting small and medium enterprises through research, mentorship, and capacity-building programs. By connecting students with real-world challenges faced by MSMEs, the Centre fosters practical learning while contributing to the growth and resilience of the sector.