In a significant opportunity to enhance their global capabilities and gain valuable insights into the international startup ecosystem, nine teams of Indian student entrepreneurs recently participated in the Boston Immersion Program at Northeastern University, USA.
These teams are finalists in the SmartIDEAthon, a national idea proposal competition organized by the Center for Venture Development at GITAM (a deemed university) in collaboration with Startup India, Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurial Education (NUCEE), and the Center for Emerging. was selected. Markets (CEM) said in a press release from GITAM.
During their visit, budding entrepreneurs will be guided through a program featuring a variety of workshops to refine their business models, develop the perfect proposal, and facilitate networking opportunities with experienced industry professionals. Gained a comprehensive understanding of Boston’s vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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One of the highlights of the program was the Pitch-A-Thon 2024, where Team Newrup Solutions, the winner of the SmartIDEAthon 2023 held at GITAM, will compete in prestigious universities such as Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He shared his vision as an entrepreneur with other students. .
Pitch-A-Thon is IDEA’s first intercollegiate pitch competition, featuring real-world problem-solving by the best undergraduate founders.
SmartIDEAthon 2023 winner Anup Paikaray reflected on his experience: Explore the US Startup He ecosystem, network with fellow entrepreneurs, meet with investors, attend his sessions with businesspeople and speakers, and receive feedback from industry experts. It helped me improve my fundamentals. It was an out-of-this-world experience to represent India in the Mega Pitchathon event and come in third place. I am very grateful to GITAM University for giving me this opportunity. ”
