Fwd: Wednesday@E-week : 2 Events

[Nishant Goyal]

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From: Ashwin Mahalingam <ma...@iitm.ac.in>
Date: Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 6:06 AM
Subject: Wednesday@E-week : 2 Events

Today at E-week, we will have 2 events - the Innovation Day at CFI and a panel discussion on 'I have a product idea, how do I proceed?' at ICSR Hall 2. Details are given below.

Innovation Day

What: Prospective entrepreneurs and innovators will display posters and prototypes of ideas that they have been working on in an 'open-house' format. A group of seasoned entrepreneurs/investors will act as a sounding board to help discuss the commercial potential of these ideas.

This event required pre-registration and most slots are full. However, if you have an innovation that you would like to showcase, please bring it to the venue. Everyone is welcome to walk around and observe the ideas on display.

When: Wednesday March 12th, 5-7 p.m

Where: CFI (Center for Innovation)

'I Have a Product Idea, How do I Proceed?'

What: This event is primarily aimed at faculty intending to commercialize research (although interested student/staff/alumni are welcome to attend as well). 4 panelists will conduct an interactive discussion on this topic. The panelists and the topics that they will speak on are:

1. Mr Srinivas Sundar -- Ex CGM of SBI, Member Board of Directors, Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC)
    Topic --- Does your "choice of product" meet the customer/ market need. Calculated risk taking.

 2. Mr V.Sekar Jt MD, Formulated Polymers Ltd. Chairman, Indian Plastic Institute, Chennai chapter.
  Topic ---The problems you may face on the way to commercialization.  "Dar kay aagay jeet hai" 

 3.Mr Debajyoti Ray Choudhury -- Deputy General Manager and Head, Project Finance Cell, Commercial Branch, State Bank Of India.
  Topic --- Different schemes for financing your project.

 4. Mr S.M.Jamkhandi -- Director, MSME Development Institute
  Topic -- Statutory clearances 101 for entrepreneurs

When: Wednesday March 12th, 5-7 p.m

Where: ICSR Hall 2

We look forward to your participation.

Best Regards,

Ashwin