Category: Business Ideas

Business Ideas, News, People / Stories

Tata Power from Water

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In the first such effort, Tata group chairman Ratan Tata has signed on a leading scientist from the globally renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to commercialize cutting-edge research that promises to produce cheap power from water.

Daniel Nocera, a professor of chemistry and energy, and his group of elite scientists at MIT attracted attention from Tata when he heard they had found a way towards one of science’s holy grails—to imitate photosynthesis, the process by which plants breathe, and produce power while doing so.

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Business Ideas, Motivations, People / Stories

Mathnasium- The Math Learning Center

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At Mathnasium of Campbell-Los Gatos, we specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Using the time-tested proprietary Mathnasium Method™ and curriculum that has helped thousands of students in more than 200 Mathnasium centers nationwide, we are committed to helping your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math.  Our team of highly skilled instructors is passionate about math and helping kids and has been rigorously trained to teach the Mathnasium way.

All Mathnasium students receive one-on-one instruction and a customized learning plan based on the unique needs and goals of each child. We focus on filling in the gaps in your child’s mathematical foundations while providing him or her with the help, guidance, and encouragement necessary to tackle what’s being taught in school. The results are measurable progress, a renewed sense of confidence, and a
positive attitude toward math and learning.

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Business Ideas, Motivations, People / Stories, Social Entrepreneurship

ETASHA – to bridge the gap between ‘what is’ and ‘what can be’.

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Established as a not-for-profit organisation in January 2006, ETASHA (Enabling and Training Adolescents for Successful and Healthy Adulthood) provides market-oriented employability and vocational skills to disadvantaged Indian youth (aged 15-30 years). Our career guidance workshops and short-term training programmes equip them for entry-level jobs in the organised sector, in industries such as retail, accounting, hospitality and business process outsourcing. Unlike many vocational training providers, we aim to get them started into a career and not just a job.

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Business Ideas, Business Plans, Networking, News

Idea to Biz Plan in 48 Hours

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Entrepreneur India is the magazine partner of iWeekend – an event that has helped entrepreneurs form a team, create a business plan, a prototype and present it to angel/seed-stage investors in 48 hours. iWeekend started in Spain in 2007 and several business ideas that were developed at various iWeekend events are real companies today.

iWeekend is coming to Mumbai for the first time. 60 entrepreneurs will lay the foundations of 3 start-ups in one weekend. Join them at IIT Bombay on Feb 4-6 http://iweekend.org/mumbai

This event is for technologists, designers, marketers, business and finance professionals, lawyers, etc.with a passion for technology and the intention of founding a start-up or working in one.

At iWeekend Mumbai, you will also get an opportunity to meet and interact with our Editor – Mr Bipin Chandran who will be mentoring the participants of iWeekend. Other partners of iWeekend Mumbai include ET Now as TV partner, The Morpheus as an acceleration partner, TiE Mumbai, CIIE at IIM-A | Mentoredge and Springboard Ventures as mentoring partners, Headstart Network as the start-up ecosystem partners and a few more. All these partners will help the entrepreneurs transform the business plan and prototype created at iWeekend into real companies.

Click here to participate in iWeekend Mumbai: http://iweekend.org/mumbai/en/participate/

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

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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