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Education

Stanford-India Biodesign Fellowship

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STANFORD-INDIA BIODESIGN FELLOWSHIP

Announcing a fellowship opportunity under the Stanford­India Biodesign (SIB) program for the year 2011 .

About us:

The SIB program explores the basics of biomedical technology innovation and entrepreneurship through an intensive one year fellowship at the Stanford University, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The program is sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) and Stanford University, USA in partnership with Indo-US Science & Technology Forum.

Eligibility:

Candidates with graduate or postgraduate degrees (engineers, doctors, business professionals, others) having passion for invention and early-stage development of new medical technologies addressing the clinical needs in India are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be Indian citizens, and must be able to devote full one year at the Stanford University, USA and the SIB Center, AIIMS, New Delhi. Shortlisted candidates will be called for final interview at New Delhi.

Benefits:

Fellowship pays stipend, tuition, travel and health benefits. Fellows are mentored by experts in the USA and India.

Duration: One year; starting January 2011 (Full time)

Apply online: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/india/

Last Date of Application: Mav 15, 2010

Queries should be addressed to: info@sibiodesign.org

Finance

SBI launches new scheme to encourage SMEs

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SBI launches new scheme to encourage SMEs

State Bank Of India (SBI) Has Launched A New Scheme, SBI Smile which will provide interest-free seed capital of up to Rs.10 lakh to budding entrepreneurs. The scheme is specially targeted to encourage small and medium enterprises and will be in place initially for one year, after which the bank could extend it, depending on the situation. Currently, banks give loans to the entrepreneurs only if they have a substantial capital to invest. The loan amount is around 70-80 percent of the total project cost. Under the new scheme, SBI will provide the seed capital and entrepreneur will also be able to seek a loan. Loan terms & interest rates will be determined as per the existing guidelines. The bank will offer a five-year moratorium on paying the seed capital amount. The bank, however, has not set any target for the amount it will expend under the scheme.

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Business Ideas, Calendar, Networking, News

IMPETUS 2010 – Business Ideation Program

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IMPETUS 2010 in its 3rd year now at SPCE, Bhavans Campus Andheri . Starting 27th March 2010 . We have a 12 weekend program on Business Ideation to Business Plans.

If you know of anyone who would be interested in the program can contact Ms Ritika Murarka 9664257210

This year the program is opened for practising entrepreneurs and students from other insitutes having NEN recognised e-cell.

The program starts from 27th March Saturday at SP College of Engineering , Bhavans Campus , Andheri . It will run till Mid-May. Its on all Fri/ Saturday. This program is the advanced modules to the one we had for WZCC.

Certification will be provided by NEN ( National Entrepreneurship Network ) . The cost is a nominal 2000/- to cover the cost of lunch and tea for all the twelve weekends.

Looking forward to a bit of help from everyone to make this a great success

Raj Bhat

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Finance, Motivations, News, Resources

Technopreneur Promotion Programme (TePP)

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The “Technopreneur Promotion Programme” (TePP) was launched in 1998-99 by the Ministry of Science and Technology. TePP is operated by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) to tap the vast innovative potential of the citizen of India. TePP is a mechanism to promote indivudual innovators to become technology-based entrepreneurs (Technopreneurs).

Objectives

The TePP has the following objectives:

  • To promote and support untapped creativity of individual innovators
  • To assist the individual innovators to become technology based enterpreneurs
  • To assist the technopreneur in networking and forge linkages with other constituents of the innovation chain for commercialization of their developments.

Activities

The activities under TePP include providing financial support to selected and screened individual innovators having original ideas for converting them into working models , prototypes and so on. TePP assistance is provided to the innovator to meet expenditure on the following:

  • R&D/Engineering consultancy
  • Procure small equipment,tools etc. required
  • Raw Material/ Accessories (for prototype/process trials),
  • Fabrication cost (for prototypes)
  • Patent guidance and support
  • Manpower
  • Testing & Trials
  • Any other relevant costs

TePP support to the innovators is limited to 90% of the total cost of the project & remaining 10% is to be borne by the innovator/inventor.

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Finance, Social Entrepreneurship

Aavishkaar – Social Venture Capital

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A blend of  Social and Commercial Goals can make inclusive growth possible. Aavishkaar aims to harness the entrepreneurial spirit at the bottom of the pyramid to create inclusive economic development. They seek to empower disadvantaged and rural communities through infusion of commercial activities. Typically entrepreneurs who operate at the lower end of the economic spectrum are overlooked by financiers as they are categorized as being too small and risky.

Aavishkaar believes that not only do these entrepreneurs have potential to create widespread impact on local communities through boosting local production and creating livelihood opportunities but also provide attractive commercial returns. They have taken it upon themselves to be the leaders of micro equity investments to create scalable small entrepreneurs with significant social impact.

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Franchise

Club Laptop

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Launching one of it’s kind, branded laptop service retail chain, ClubLaptop offers you an exciting low risk opportunity to develop a successful business which will simultaneously meet your income goals and exceed your lifestyle dreams.

You will be operating a high income, low overhead business, which ensures that you are in business for yourself but never by yourself.

As a franchised partner in ClubLaptop, you will be able to reduce cost, reduce e-waste and increase your earning potential.

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Franchise

Franchise India Brands

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Are you ready to take your business to a new level ? Franchise India Brands was established on a fundamental principle: to invest in small and mid-market companies that demonstrates the prospective for franchising. With this objective Franchise India Brands have an able and qualified team of professionals to provide direction and counseling, as well as strategic support and financial funds to prospective candidates.

Franchise India Brands has a wide experience in franchise development, business expansion, financial and operational expertise. The Franchise India Brands Team provides the structure to grow, develop and expand various business models. With an objective of national and international expansion, Franchise India Brands are looking for experienced and qualified business partners to support, grow and develop their concepts both nationally and internationally.

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Marketing, News

Trade Information – India

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The Department of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, maintains a very interesting website – commerce.nic.in – with a host of Trade and Commercial Data. The data can be accessed Productwise, Countrywise and Regionwise. A must see for all into Local and International Trade. The site is well maintained and updated regularly.