Leadership + Growth
Entrepreneurship
“Leading Ventures, Generating Impact.”
Unlocking potential requires leadership, scalability, and economic value creation. The Entrepreneurship domain is tailored for founders, social enterprise builders, and micro-entrepreneurs who are creating high-impact businesses that generate employment and empower local supply chains across Odisha.
Eligibility Profile
- Early-stage startup founders and co-founders
- Social entrepreneurs building rural development models
- Handloom and handicraft micro-business scaling teams
- Students with validated business plans and MVP validation
Evaluation Stages
- 1.Business model canvas submission and market validation pitch deck
- 2.One-on-one mentorship sessions and financial viability stress test
- 3.Shark-tank style final investor pitch before corporate leaders and VCs
Key Rules & Directives
- •The startup must be registered or propose incorporation in Odisha.
- •Must demonstrate scalability or a clear path to social sustainability.
- •Financial projections and customer metrics must be verified.