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CENTRE FOR CAREER SUCCESS

Entrepreneurship &
Startup Support Cell

Transforming Innovative Ideas into Sustainable Enterprises. Building an ecosystem where students transform ideas into scalable ventures through innovation, mentorship and entrepreneurship.

2025

ESTABLISHED

10+

MENTOR PROGRAMS

100+

IDEAS SUPPORTED

₹10L

SEED SUPPORT

OVERVIEW

Empowering Students To Build Sustainable Enterprises

ESSC serves as the innovation and startup development platform under CCS that nurtures entrepreneurial thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration and startup creation.

01

Innovation

Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem encouraging experimentation and problem solving.

  • Mentorship
  • Innovation Support
  • Startup Ecosystem
02

Startup Development

Supporting students from ideation to scalable venture creation.

  • Mentorship
  • Innovation Support
  • Startup Ecosystem
03

Industry Collaboration

Connecting founders with experts, mentors and opportunities.

  • Mentorship
  • Innovation Support
  • Startup Ecosystem
04

Regional Impact

Driving innovation and economic growth across Punjab.

  • Mentorship
  • Innovation Support
  • Startup Ecosystem
Vision & Mission

Building A Vibrant Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Transforming innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises through collaboration, incubation, mentorship and startup support.

VISION

Transform Ideas Into Sustainable Enterprises

To build a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that creates employment opportunities and contributes toward India’s innovation journey.

MISSION
  • Break traditional academic silos through interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Provide platforms for startup creation and growth
  • Connect entrepreneurs with industry experts and investors
  • Support viable and scalable ideas through structured handholding
  • Enable self-placement opportunities — From Campus to Company
OBJECTIVES

Building The Foundation For Entrepreneurial Success

The Entrepreneurship & Startup Support Cell creates a structured environment where innovation, collaboration and startup growth thrive together.

From Idea To Startup

Provide structured handholding support from ideation to successful inception and development of student ventures.

Interdisciplinary Teams

Encourage collaboration across technology, law, management and economics to avoid isolated development.

Regional Innovation Focus

Leverage the Mohali–Chandigarh innovation corridor for stronger industry and academic integration.

INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL

One Ecosystem. Multiple Disciplines.

ESSC breaks traditional academic silos by creating a collaborative environment where multiple schools contribute to startup and innovation development.

From concept → validation → incubation → growth

Engineering

Technology innovation, prototyping and product development.

Management

Business models, market validation and startup scaling.

Law

IPR, compliance and startup legal support.

Computing

Digital platforms, AI and software innovation.

Health Sciences

Healthcare innovation and applied research.

Agriculture

Agri-tech and regional impact development.

STARTUP LIFECYCLE

FROM IDEA TO SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE

A structured entrepreneurial journey designed to support innovation from initial concept to scalable startup execution.

01

Idea Generation

Identify opportunities and transform innovative thoughts into actionable startup concepts.

02

Validation

Evaluate feasibility through market research, user feedback and expert consultation.

03

Incubation

Build prototypes, receive mentorship and strengthen business readiness.

04

Startup Growth

Launch, scale and create long-term entrepreneurial impact.

MENTORSHIP & INCUBATION

Guided Support
For Startup Growth

ESSC provides a structured mentorship model connecting students with experienced leaders, startup advisors and ecosystem stakeholders.

1:1Mentoring
360°Startup Support

Expert Mentoring

Regular interaction with faculty mentors, founders and domain specialists.

Incubation Guidance

Structured support to convert validated ideas into sustainable ventures.

Startup Networking

Access to industry connections, ecosystem partners and growth opportunities.

Growth Reviews

Periodic progress tracking with feedback and strategic intervention.

GOVERNANCE

Reporting & Governance Structure

A structured review mechanism ensures accountability, execution quality and sustainable entrepreneurial development.

ESSC

Weekly Reviews

Track activities, startup progress and execution milestones.

Monthly Governance

Monitor strategic direction and operational outcomes.

Semester Reporting

Review startup growth, ecosystem engagement and impact.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Building Long-Term Entrepreneurial Impact

ESSC aims to create measurable outcomes through innovation, startup support and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Startup Creation

Enable students to transform innovative ideas into sustainable ventures.

Employment Generation

Support entrepreneurship-led job creation and regional growth.

2030

Vision For Sustainable Growth

Strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation and startup outcomes.

Innovation Culture

Develop a campus-wide ecosystem encouraging experimentation.

Industry Impact

Build stronger collaboration with startups and industry leaders.