Aarambh'25, Startup Bootcamp Phase 1

AARAMBH’25  was conducted from November 14 to 16, 2025, bringing together nearly 30 startup teams from across Gujarat. The bootcamp aimed to guide early-stage entrepreneurs through essential aspects of building a startup, including ideation, compliance, product development, and investor readiness.

Day 1:

The bootcamp began with a welcome and orientation session led by Mr. Abhinav Kapadia, CFO PDEU & Director- PDEU IIC and Prof. A.K.S. Suryavanshi, Director- SOM PDEU. Mr. Ameet Parikh, Chairman of GCCI Committee on Start-ups, offered valuable insights into India’s evolving startup ecosystem. The day concluded with practical sessions on market research, pitch documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Day 2:

Day two focused on operational and technological aspects of startups. Mr. Achal Kumar, Chief Technology Officer at International Exchange India (INX),  spoke about the role of IT in building scalable ventures, while former ISRO Director- Mr. Goswami shared deep insights into product development and innovation from an industry and research perspective.

Day 3:

The final day centred on investor preparedness. Mr. Nikhil Suthar, Head of Partnership at India Accelerator, conducted a session on fundraising strategies, followed by a pitch-refinement workshop by Prof. Suryavanshi. The bootcamp concluded with an inspiring address by Prof. N. Ravichandran, Former Director of IIM Indore, who shared insights on ethical leadership, resilience, and informed decision-making in entrepreneurship.