Starts in
September 2020
( subject to lockdown situation)
Duration
6 Months
Fri: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sat: 3pm to 6pm
Course Fees
INR 45,000
Inclusive of all taxes in India
Riidl is launching a 6 month Startup School India Diploma program :
Startup school India program will empower aspiring
entrepreneurs with knowledge and hands on skills to build
their prototypes based on Design Thinking methodology.
The program will be facilitated by Startup School Gurus who
are entrepreneurs & industry experts; who will help the
participants understand markets & develop the strategy to
build a sustainable business.
The unique proposition of this course is not only the
sessions conducted by these gurus but also access to rapid
prototyping, manufacturing facilities and in-house labs
(BIOLAB, SMAC LAB, FABLAB, DESIGN LAB). Top startups can get a chance to travel for International
Immersion program to learn the business ecosystem.
Participants of this course will also get access to several grants and funds to accelerate their growth.
Diploma Certificate
Participants on successful completion and evaluation will receive a Diploma from Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
Register NowKey offerings :
#1 Workshop by Gurus
#2 Prototype Development using inhouse labs
#3 Personalized Mentoring
#4 Opportunity to travel for immersion trip
#5 Pitch for seed fund
Messages from the first batch of Startup School India
"If you want to do something new in life, something different, then this is it. You will find it here at Startup School India."
Vidhi Satra, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Electronics Engineering Student, KJSCE
"This course actually helps you bridge the gap between something you want to do, to actually, you know, creating it."
Kalyani Vinod, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Teacher, The Somaiya School
"This course will help the people who have an idea in mind, or are interested in entrepreneurship. It would clear their doubts and set a goal for them."
Ashtad Kohinoor, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Student, KJSCE
"I would recommend this course to students, beginners and people interested in real-life scenario of startup and how the industries and startups collaborate."
Dhairya Shah, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Software Engineer, Accenture
"For someone who is very confused about what their startup should be all about, or confused about how the roadmap will look like, I would recommend them to experience Startup School India."
Mohammed Jam, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Student, KJSCE
"I would surely recommend SSI for working professionals, because it gives them the right mix of truly understanding how work-life is and gaining the insights into various aspects of Startup School and blending the both of them into a really great outcome."
Ankur Mehta, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
VP, Marsh & Mclennan Companies
"This course will give you practical experience and will help you a lot in scaling your business."
Bharat Acharya, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Freelance Web Designer
"If you are an MBA aspirant, or a maker, or anyone out there who wants to know how Startup ecosystem works, and want an insight on what the various aspects are of management and building your own startup, I would recommend this course to you."
Revati Anawardekar, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Electronics Engineering Student, KJSCE
"This course made me realise that entrepreneurial thinking is the way forward. No matter what you do, you need to bring in entrepreneurial thinking in your work, and that's going to take you very far."
Parveen Shaikh, Shishya, Startup School India 2018
Principal, The Somaiya School
Eligibility Criteria :
Startup School India program will be suited for,
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Students of any age group, faculty and working professionals who are serious about starting their own venture.
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Entrepreneurs who already have a Proof of Concept / Prototype / Demo ready
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Women with a strong inclination to set up their own business.
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Professionals/ students who plan on setting up a social organization or social enterprise
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Business professionals who are entrusted with the task of setting independent business units
Fees structure for this 6 month Diploma program:
INR 45,000/-
Application process :
Interested Candidates will have to fill this google form to complete the application
process for this program by 30th June 2020
Link: goo.gl/sUUaMY
Selection committee will review applications and admission confirmation will be
conveyed to the candidates
Post this confirmation, students will have to pay the fees through the following
payment link
https://www.instamojo.com/riidl/startup-school-india/
Note: please select NEFT option while payment.
Participants on successful completion and evaluation will receive a
Diploma from
Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
Other Key Offering For Students :
Access to following skill development modules:
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Rapid Prototyping
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Web and App development
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Biotech Skills
Access to following local networks:
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Manufacturing
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Packaging
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Developer Community of Facebook
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Maker Community
Free incubation and mentor support for 3 months after the diploma program
Early application encouraged. Seats fill up soon!
Partners :
Mentors :
View / Download list of Mentors
FAQs :
A. Management courses in B-Schools are designed to equip students with skills required to become good managers at sufficiently successful companies. These are companies where management is required. More than management, what aspiring entrepreneurs need to learn is how to build products. Our program focuses on learning rapid prototyping which is crucial in startup world to have early movers advantage. Our Fablab will provide training in product design and fabrication. Our gurus are field experts and entrepreneurs who will conduct various workshops for participants to understand the startup ecosystem.
A. Two participants with relevant startups will be chosen for a sponsored international trip to understand business ecosystem.
A. No. You are not expected to have an idea to join this program. Although if you have an idea, the program will help you refine and take it to the market.
A. All participants on successful completion and evaluation would be receiving Diploma from Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
A. No. Workshops by the Gurus, and rapid prototyping lab sessions will be conducted in-classroom.
A. Yes. Participants will get an opportunity to pitch for INR 5 lacs seed funding.
A. You can write to us at: [email protected] . You can also reach out to our contact persons mentioned on the website.
A. As aspiring entrepreneurs, one needs access to right connects and infrastructure. Our Fablab will provide training in product design and fabrication. Our gurus are field experts and entrepreneurs who will conduct various workshops for participants to understand the startup ecosystem. Apart from this, participants will get access to mentors and our partners which makes sure they get the relevant and quick assistance in the product building phase.
