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IIM Calcutta Innovation Park organizes Roundtable on Healthcare
February 2, 2016     |     Posted by iim
The third “Thinking Social” roundtable was organized under the aegis of Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC) 2015-16, by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) in association with the Tata group. The theme of the Roundtable was on "Healthcare" and this event was supported by Coaching Foundation India Limited (CFI). This...
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Bengal Global Business Summit
January 21, 2016     |     Posted by iim
Bengal's determined effort to shed its investor wary image seems to be finally bearing fruit. Known for its industrial strikes, lock outs and loss of man days in the past, the state is now focused on 'ease of doing business.'
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IIM-C braces up for weekend social enterprise challenge
January 21, 2016     |     Posted by iim
Converting containers into mobile sanitation, education and healthcare facilities; triggering a White Revolution by supplying cattle feed at half the marketprice; fashion accessories for women that have built-in safety, wellness, lifestyle and communication systems; augmentative and alternative communication device for those suffering from cerebral palsy and paralysis; dry toilet...
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Social start-ups being left out of funding wave
January 21, 2016     |     Posted by iim
At a time when various e-commerce start-ups are lapping up multi-figure funding at high valuations, social start-ups are staring at a drought.
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Workable Solutions – The Statesman
January 20, 2016     |     Posted by iim
A recent competition at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta was aimed at providing a fillip to startups and social entrepreneurs.
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Tata Social Enterprise Challenge to expand its reach to social startups
January 20, 2016     |     Posted by iim
If you aren't a consumer focused startup, chances are you will have a hard time attracting investors. And if you are a social startup, then your challenges just doubled. in 2012, the Tata Group, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta(IIMC) set up the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge...
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On TV, Saurav Ganguly Bats For Mamata Banerjee’s Start-Up Push
December 13, 2015     |     Posted by iim
In her hunt for industry and investment, Mamata Banerjee has now sponsored a game show on TV to kick start start-ups in Bengal. Her government has even set up a Rs. 200 crore angel fund for seed capital. The brand ambassador of the show, 'Egiye Bangla' or 'Bengal is...
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Reality show to make start-up dreams come true in Bengal
December 2, 2015     |     Posted by iim
After playing detective Byomkesh Bakshi in a Bengali silver screen adaptation this year, actor Jisshu Sengupta, who was seen opposite Deepika Padukone in Piku, will be searching for start-ups in a TV reality show. The West Bengal government has tied up with the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, to launch...
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Reality show to make start-up dreams come true in Bengal
December 2, 2015     |     Posted by iim
After playing detective Byomkesh Bakshi in a Bengali silver screen adaptation this year, actor Jisshu Sengupta, who was seen opposite Deepika Padukone in Piku, will be searching for start-ups in a TV reality show. The West Bengal government has tied up with the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, to launch...
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Game Show to attract Innovative Ideas
November 30, 2015     |     Posted by iim