IDE Bootcamp 2nd Edition Phase I
23rd - 27th September 2023
Team YUKTIKA (Ajay Dandriyal, Ekansh Narayan Mishra, mentored by Prof. Nandini Tomar) and Team SatHumans (Akshat Sharma, Anubhav Yadav, Kavya Sharma, Naina Varshney mentored by Dr. Arpana Mishra) from Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida were selected for IDE Bootcamp 2nd Edition Phase I held at IIM, Sambalpur from 23rd - 27th September 2024.
The IDE Bootcamp, was an intensive five-day program aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking among students.
The bootcamp began with participant registration and an inaugural session that underscored the importance of innovation in today’s landscape. The first day included an introduction to the basics of design thinking, setting a solid foundation for the subsequent activities.
On the second day, participants delved into entrepreneurial strategies, exploring the challenges of building a startup, crafting unique value propositions and mastering business models through Lean Canvas exercises. The third day featured an interactive feedback session where teams pitched their Lean Canvas models, followed by insights on developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a guided tour of a local incubator allowing for direct interaction with startups. The fourth day focused on product design and development, emphasizing the alignment of product design with business goals and the importance of user experience. Additionally, participants gained essential skills in financial planning for their ventures.
The final day wrapped up with discussions on innovation commercialization, intellectual property, and funding opportunities, culminating in pitch presentations where teams showcased their projects to a panel of judges.
Team YUKTIKA excelled in the Idea Pitching Session, securing a top 5 position with a score of 4.3/5. The achievement showcases their exceptional innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and presentation skills.
The bootcamp provided valuable learning experiences enhancing skills and confidence through design thinking entrepreneurial strategies product design financial planning and networking opportunities.