Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ACHARYA PROGRAM)

The Acharya – Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Entrepreneurship, organized by Section Infin – 8 Foundation in collaborate with Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is designed to empower faculty members with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in academic institutions.

The Acharya – Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Entrepreneurship, organized by Section Infin – 8 Foundation in collaborate with Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is designed to empower faculty members with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in academic institutions.

This initiative aims to ignite interest, create awareness, and build competencies among faculty members, enabling them to guide students in their entrepreneurial journey. The program covers:

✔ Startup Ecosystem & Leadership – Training faculty to lead and manage innovation/startup cells in their respective colleges.
✔ Idea Generation & Feasibility Analysis – Understanding the process of business idea development, project formulation, and screening for feasibility.
✔ Support & Funding Opportunities – Identifying various incubation support systems, funding avenues, and other resources to transform ideas into successful ventures.
✔ Startup Network & Mentorship – Exploring mentor support, incubators, and investor networks in India to provide the right guidance to budding entrepreneurs.
✔ Early-Stage Innovation & Student Mentorship – Equipping faculty with strategies to identify, nurture, and mentor students in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey.