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Business Ideas, Education

Fellowships for Outstanding Persons in Culture

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA – MINISTRY OF CULTURE
SCHEME FOR THE AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING PERSONS IN THE FIELD OF CULTURE
Ministry of Culture operates the Scheme for the Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships for undertaking research oriented projects in the fields of Performing, Literary and Plastic Arts as also New Areas related to Culture. The Scheme has recently been revised and, starting from the year 2010-11, 400 Fellowships (200 Senior Fellowships of the value of Rs. 20,000/- per month and 200 Junior Fellowships of the value of Rs. 10,000/- per month) will be awarded every year.
Applications are invited from eligible persons for award of Senior/Junior Fellowships for the year 2010-11. Details of the Scheme, instructions for applicants and format of the application form can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry: http://www.indiaculture.nic.in
Applications, duly completed in all respects, may be addressed to Section Officer (S&F), Ministry of Culture, Government of Indi.a, 2nd Floor (Backside), NAI Annexe Building, Janpath, New Delhi-11 0001, with “Application for Junior Fellowship” or “Application for Senior Fellowship”
clearly superscribed on the envelope, and sent only by Registered Post or Speed Post, so as to reach on or before the last date of receipt of applications. For any clarification, please contact Section Officer, S&F Section at Telephone No. 011-23389608.

28th February, 2011 is the last date for receipt of applications.

Business Ideas, Finance, Motivations, News

Agri-Business Ideas

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Zonal Technology Management and Business Planning and Development Unit at CIRCOT, Mumbai in partnership with Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. Of India invites application from entrepreneurs to help to commercialize their ideas. Selected ventures will be incubated and funded for prototype development and commercialization
under the “Entrepreneurial and managerial development of SM.E’s through Incubators” scheme of MSME.

ZTM-BPD unit at CIRCOT, Mumbai is an initiative of ICARINAIP “to create competitive agri-business enterprises through , technology development and commercialization”.

ABOUT “THE SCHEME” : The scheme aims at nurturing innovative business idea’s (new /ingenious technology, process, products, procedures, etc.) which could be commercialized in a year

LEVEL OF FUNDING : About Rs. 6.25 lakh per business idea flexible between Rs. 4 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per idea t unit as recommended by experts and Management Committee of ZTM- BPDUnit ,

WHO CAN APPLY: Any Indian individual / NRI / Startups / Micro & Small Enterprises having innovative business idea near commercialization stage.

HOW TO APPLY: For detail of the guidelines of scheme and application form please visit us between 1 0-5 pm on any working day (Monday to Friday) and also visit the website at the link www.bpdcircot.com and http://dcmsme.gov.in/schemes/Incubators10.pdf

Last date of submission of application 31st December 2010

For more details:
Contact: Dr. S.Pal, Business Manager,
ZTM-BPD Unit, CIRCOT
Adenwala Road, Matunga,
Mumbai ~ 400 019.

Telefax No: 022 – 24143718
E-Mail: bpd.circot@gmail.com

Motivations, Networking, News, People / Stories

TiE Entrepreneural Summit 2010

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It gives us great pleasure to announce one of the largest entrepreneurship symposiums in Asia in its fifth year – TiE Entrepreneurial Summit (TES) 2010: “Enterprising India – Changing the Nation, Leading the World”, a 3 day mega event that would focus on entrepreneurial opportunities in a wide range of domains; world renowned selection of speakers and gurus and an amazing networking & business development platform.

Enterprising India would aim to showcase, celebrate & encourage, Diverse, Dynamic and Distinct examples of Enterprising Indians.

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Finance, Startups

Working Capital Loans for SMEs

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We take this opportunity to introduce ourselves a team of qualified professionals providing customized solutions to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) & midsized corporates at different levels of growth. With strong relationships in banks, we provide an excellent choice to companies looking for working capital & term loans in aggressive time frame.

We specialize in:-

1. Conventional loans

I.            Cash credit / Overdraft limits.  II.            Term Loans / Machinery Loans. III.            Import finance (L/C) & Buyers credit limits. IV.            Export finance (pre & post shipment credit). V.            Bank guarantees. VI.            Private finance through NBFC’s.

2. Non conventional loans

FACTORING (Sales Bills Discounting)

I.            Unsecured sales bill discounting (Factoring) for domestic as well as exports. II.            Interest rate at par with CC A/c. III.            Instant credit upto 90% of your sales invoice within 24 hours of submission. IV.            No collateral security required. V.            Can be availed in addition to your existing working capital limits.

Sectors serviced by us:-

Pharma, Instrumentation, Infrastructure, Engineering, Waste water management, Textiles, Chemicals, Electronics & many more.

We would like to see you excel by allowing us to take care of your financial requirements.

Bhavin Dadia

Capital Solutions

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Education, Motivations

Research Fellowships and Young Investigator Awards

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Regional Centre for Biotechnology
an institution of education, training & research (Established by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, under the auspices of UNESCO)

Research Fellowships and Young Investigator Awards

Research Fellowships: Applications in prescribed format are invited from post-graduate candidates who have obtained M Sc in any discipline of the sciences/ MBBS / M Pharma / M Tech / MVSc, as Junior Research Fellows
(JRFs) leading to a PhD degree.

RCB-Young Investigator Awards: Young scientists  (below age of 35) having Ph 0 degree (or likely to complete in next 3 months) in any discipline of science are invited to send their application in the prescribed format to work under the mentorship of senior faculty as ReS-Young Investigator.

Interested candidates should see full advertisements on website (www.rcb.res.in). Last date for receipt of completed applications is 31 st December, 2010.

Finance, Startups

Startup Loans

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Startuploans.org was created for the sole reason of helping people find the funding they desire. They understand that there are many companies trying desperately for your business, and feel as though proper education is the best chance of you obtaining a loan.

They supply you with all of the facts as you attempt to obtain a small business loan, a working capital financing loan, or anything else that will help make your business a success.

Started in 2008, Start Up Loans, is continuing to provide the best information as it related to small business loans.

Business Ideas, Motivations, News, Startups

India’s first ever student startup showcase

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We are delighted to write to you about an exciting, new initiative at NEN: The NEN First Dot 2010-2011, India’s first ever student startup showcase!

An initiative of the NEN Entrepreneurship Cells in Chennai and the NEN Trust, the First Dot brings together student start-ups from across the country, providing them an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a panel of successful entrepreneurs, expert mentors, national print and electronic media, as well as a large number of peers.

The showcase will take place at the SSN College of Engineering in Chennai on January 10th and 11th, 2011.

NEN First Dot is currently inviting nominations from student startups across the country. If you are one, or if you know any one, we’d love to hear from you!

 

NEN First Dot 2010-2011 – Invitation to Apply

 

Who can apply:

Any student in India who is a founder/co-founder of a startup can apply to participate.

Note: All student startups that submit nominations to participate in NEN First Dot will be given a stall at the event for marketing and networking purposes. However, of all the nominations that are received, only 30 startups will get the opportunity to present to the panel of entrepreneurs and investors.

Benefits:

Exclusive national media coverage: Mint, Businessworld and ET Now (Starting Up)
 Access to expert mentorship for the 30 selected student startups
Opportunity to pitch to angel investors for the 30 selected student startups
Opportunity to network with other student entrepreneurs and peers

How to apply:

To participate in NEN First Dot, please apply here : http://nenfirstdot.in/founder-registration/

Applications open: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Applications close: Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Not participating, but want to attend the NEN First Dot event in Chennai?

If you are a student, faculty member, entrepreneur or professional, wanting to attend the event, pleaseregister here: http://nenfirstdot.in/attendee-registration .We have limited seats available. The last day for registering to attend the event is December 15, 2010.

We look forward to your participation and support in making NEN First Dot a success in the new year!

Warm regards,


Vijay Sharma
NEN First Dot Team
www.nenfirstdot.in
+91 9535509762

 

Business Ideas, Motivations, News

SME Innovation Awards

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The Indian entrepreneurs are very creative and innovate new products and processes as well as provide innovative services to remain competitive in domestic and global markets.

Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India (SME Chamber of India) recognises these entrepreneurs for their outstanding innovations in product, process and services and by conferring awards to encourage them.

We are confident that this will motivate other existing and emerging entrepreneurs to succeed in their chosen fields and the award winners will act as role models for others to excel in entrepreneurship.

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Business Ideas, Education, Networking

Young Entrepreneurs’ International Summit

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The Summit will provide a platform for networking, contact building and understanding new opportunities and challenges for young entrepreneurs in National and International markets.

Eminent speakers from Corporate, MNCs, Banks, Industry, Technology, International Trade, Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms, Consulting Agencies, Marketing, Government, Entertainment, Arts and the Ministers and prominent personalities from different fields will interact, guide and create awareness amongst the entrepreneurs.

This will also elaborate on enhancement of business activities, capacity building, export promotion, acquiring latest technology, equity funding, banking finance, strategies to enter into new markets, business collaborations and alliances, skill development, set up new enterprises and expansion, changing mindset of the family run business, quality management, productivity improvement and other business opportunities. The Summit will also discuss on various issues and problems of the young entrepreneurs to survive in the competitive market.

It will concentrate on grooming and incubation process to provide useful information to guide them in different aspects of business development and management.

The Forum will provide information and guidance on the process of setting up an enterprise, making a business plan, market study, feasibility reports, project reports, approaching a bank or a financial institution for obtaining term loans and working capital, development of skills pertaining to manufacturing, quality, marketing and human relations, effective communication, exports, foreign exchange rules and regulations, international payment settlements, risk management and other related topics.

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Motivations, News, Startups

Suhas Gopinath – World’s Youngest Entrepreneur

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Mr. Suhas Gopinath, now aged 24, a resident of Bangalore and hails from a middle class family, where his father was a defense scientist. At the age of 14 he was recognized as the worlds youngest certified Professional Web-developer through his project coolhindustan.com. Mr. Gopinath was very assertive to be an entrepreneur and wanted to encourage the youth, he setup Globals Inc, in the year 2000 at San Jose, California as the laws in India did not allow him to setup a company in the country as he was still minor. From then Globals has drastically grown as a Multi-national IT consulting company focussed on Web, e-Commerce and Mobile Solutions.

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