IIM Kozhikode to hold court on Start-up companies

E-Cell, the entrepreneurship arm of the Indian Institute of

Management Kozhikode will organise a start-up fair on the 4th and 5th

of October, 2008 at the institute's scenic campus in Kozhikode

(Calicut), Kerala.

This fair is expected to see participation from more than 25

start-ups and 200 students. Prof. Sunil Handa (Faculty, IIMA &

Founder, Eklavya Foundation) would be conducting LEM (Laboratory for

Entrepreneurial Management) Workshop during the same time.

Keeping in line with IIMK's ideals of encouraging entrepreneurship,

start-up Fair brings together aspiring and existing entrepreneurs,

venture capitalists, and the industry experts to discuss business ideas

and facilitate networking. Many aspiring entrepreneurs from the final

year batch of IIMK would also be interacting with participating firms

to understand the business model proposed, the nitty-gritties and

intricacies involved, the challenges faced and the firms' working and

proposed solutions. Enthusiastic students from the first year could

also explore opportunities of taking up summer internships with any of

the start-ups.

Keeping in line with its objective to provide a platform to budding entrepreneurs, yourstory

has become media partner to the start-up fair and will bring you bright

entrepreneurial ideas and business initiatives from the event.

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