CBDE Mentorship Program at IISER Bhopal

We are thrilled to announce the successful commencement of the One-on-One Mentorship Program on Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship under the Capacity Building Program for Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) – an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, as part of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP).
Throughout this enriching journey, we had the privilege of engaging with 6 distinguished mentors from the domains of innovation, design, business strategy, and fundraising. Their expert guidance played a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative, creative, and forward-thinking learning environment.
We were also honored by the presence of Dr. Chitra Arvind (Partner, LEX IP Care, Gurugram) as the Key note speaker.
Program Highlights:
- Personalized mentorship sessions for faculty, students, and startups
- Hands-on workshops on design thinking and entrepreneurship
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration and creative problem-solving
- Fostering innovation within academic ecosystems
A special thanks to the Innovation and Incubation Centre for Entrepreneurship (IICE), IISER Bhopal for their vital support and contribution to the success of the program.
Heartfelt thanks to all the mentors, participants and the Centre for Science and Society (CS2) team for initiating this innovative mentorship program.
Let’s continue to inspire innovation, spark creativity, and empower entrepreneurial leadership across academic institutions!