Ahmedabad: To foster
innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurial capabilities among students
across India, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad
hosts the 3rd Edition of bootcamp on ‘Innovation, Design and
Entrepreneurship’ (IDE) during April 6 and April10, 2026. The bootcamp is organized
by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); Ministry of Education’s
Innovation Cell (MIC). The bootcamp is being implemented in collaboration with
the Wadhwani Foundation, with support from the SBI Foundation as the
Organisation Partner.
The inauguration session of the bootcamp was
organized on 6th April, 2026. The inauguration was graced by Chief
Guest, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII. Also, present on the occasion
were Shri Mitesh Vadher, Mitesh Vadher, Centre In-Charge & Innovation
Fellow, Ahmedabad Indovation Centre, Innovation Cell, AICTE, Ministry of
Education, Govt. of India; Dr. Sheenu Jain, Master Trainer, Wadhwani
Foundation; Dr. Kavya Saini, Master Trainer, Wadhwani Foundation and Dr. Satya
Ranjan Acharya, Director, Dept. of Entrepreneurship Education, EDII.
The inaugural session witnessed participation
from over 200 students representing higher education institutions across 14
states, including Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring inclusive representation from
geographically diverse regions, including Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurship,
Dr. Sunil Shukla stated, “Entrepreneurship is mindset and a life skill. In the
last decade or so, this discipline has especially grown significantly, with
increasing student interest. Both entrepreneurial successes and failures impart
learnings. The students must have a keen eye on comprehending the competencies
tha make successful entrepreneurs. I urge all students to actively learn from
their faculty-mentors, as well as fellow students.”
Highlighting the scale and impact of the
initiative, Shri Mitesh Vadher said, “The first two editions of the IDE
Bootcamp have trained over 10,000 participants across 46 locations in India.
This five-day bootcamp will now be conducted in three phases across 30
locations, ensuring wider outreach and regional diversity. The theme reflects
our belief that design can be a powerful driver of development. Launched in
2023 by the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the programme
has since created significant impact across the country.”
This bootcamp witness participation from
approximately 6,500 students, primarily comprising teams from higher
education institutions including Smart India Hackathon (SIH) participants and
winners, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) institutions,
and students with innovative ideas or prototypes requiring design improvement,
ergonomic enhancement, and guidance for investment-ready pitching. Faculty
mentors will accompany and guide the student teams throughout the bootcamp.
The IDE Bootcamp is an initiative envisioned by
the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, aimed at
nurturing innovation, design, and entrepreneurial skills among student
innovators. The programme is carefully designed to equip participants with
critical skills and an adaptive mindset required in today’s fast-paced and
competitive business environment.
Focused on fostering creativity, innovation, and
entrepreneurial thinking, the Bootcamp encourages students and faculty to
explore new approaches to problem-solving. Through exposure to real-world
challenges, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning, participants are
prepared to confidently navigate the complexities of the innovation and startup
ecosystem.
The vision of the IDE Bootcamp is to create an
inspiring and immersive environment where students and faculty emerge as
future-ready leaders. By nurturing resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial
spirit, the programme empowers participants to develop impactful solutions and
contribute meaningfully to business, technology, and society.
The bootcamp also includes expert sessions by
startup founders, incubation leaders, and domain experts, who will also serve
on the jury panel during the final pitching session on Day 5. Participating teams will present
their refined ideas, and the top 5 teams at each location will be
recognized with appreciation certificates and non-monetary awards.
Key highlights of the programme include:
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Day 4: Local exposure visits to
innovation ecosystems and cultural landmarks
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Day 5: Session on grants, funding
opportunities, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
After the success of first two editions of the
IDE Bootcamp, many participants have gone on to launch startups, enhance their
products, and implement innovative solutions in real-world scenarios across
various sectors and ministries.