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Cracking the Winning D2C Formula: Lessons from India’s Favourite D2C Brands
November 29 2024
The Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) model has transformed the retail industry, enabling brands to connect directly with consumers. It has allowed companies to retain control over manufacturing, marketing and distribution, making them more agile and responsive to evolving market trends. The popularity of D2C brands stems from factors like advancements in digital infrastructure, shifts in consumer preferences […] Read More 
Best Practices that can transform Mobility Startups
November 19 2024
For entrepreneurs and innovators in the mobility sector, few experiences are as enriching as a firsthand visit to an industry leader’s manufacturing facility. Recently, the winners of Maruti Suzuki NURTURE Cohort 2.0 had an invaluable opportunity to visit the Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) Manesar Plant – one of the largest and most advanced automotive […] Read More 
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation, Inclusivity and Impact
November 1 2024
In 2014, a vision was set into motion to transform India’s entrepreneurial landscape, and today, as IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) celebrates its 10-year milestone, the impact of that vision is undeniably clear. As a DST-recognised Technology Business Incubator under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, IIMCIP has been at the forefront […] Read More 
IIMCIP’s strategic workshop boosts leadership for rural transformation in Tamil Nadu
October 4 2024
Given the hands-on experience of successfully driving a rural incubation program for the states of Assam, Bihar and West Bengal as part of the NRLM-led NRETP Incubator Program, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park has picked up the baton to pass on the learnings and best practices for supporting rural entrepreneurs to the enablers who are in […] Read More 
The 12th Edition of Tata Social Enterprise Challenge wraps up with new milestones and promises
October 1 2024
The 12th edition of the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC) at IIM Calcutta has marked another significant milestone in promoting social entrepreneurship in India. This year’s edition introduced innovative features, expanded its reach, and created new categories that opened doors for a broader range of entrepreneurial talent. The event, which concluded in September 2024, set […] Read More 
4th edition of IIMCIP’s startup networking meet CONNECT.X receives an enthusiastic response in Guwahati
September 25 2024
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organised the fourth edition of Assam’s biggest startup networking meet, CONNECT.X, in Guwahati on September 24, 2024. Designed to bring key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem under one roof for idea sharing, learning, networking and meaningful collaborations, the latest edition […] Read More 
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon – X4 celebrates promising startup ideas from Northeast India
September 23 2024
The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon – X4, Northeast India’s largest hunt for ICT-based business ideas, organised by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, was successfully concluded recently, covering five states in Northeast India. Spanning the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland from August […] Read More 
IIM Calcutta unveils “IIMCIP Technology and Innovation Council”, a new tech incubation arm to benefit East & Northeast India
June 24 2024
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has announced the establishment of the IIMCIP Technology and Innovation Council (IIMC-TIC), a new Section 8 company under IIM Calcutta Innovation Park! The landmark announcement was made during a launch event held at the IIM Calcutta campus on June 22, 2024, in the presence of eminent figures like the […] Read More 
Social Impact Startups: The New Frontier of Innovation and Investment
April 12 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, a new breed of startups is making waves, not just in terms of profits but in creating meaningful social change. Over the past decade, India’s startup ecosystem has seen remarkable growth, addressing pressing issues while also contributing to economic development and job creation. Yet, amidst this progress, numerous opportunities […] Read More 
Northeast Startup Summit, organized by the North Eastern Council and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, draws the attention of celebrated figures from the startup world
February 1 2024
The North Eastern Council, in association with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, organised the “Northeast Startup Summit” on the 29th of January, 2024, at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati, bringing much-needed exposure to the startup ecosystem of the region. Serving as the culmination of the incubation program for the initial cohort of 270 startups under the North East […] Read More 
This IIMCIP incubated startup from Northeast India is poised to disrupt the 3D Industry; Designing 3D models will now be as easy as pie
April 24 2023
In recent years, the demand for 3D technology has witnessed a conspicuous surge, with its market size expected to reach $703.4 billion in 2030. While COVID-19 caught everyone’s fancy for a real-life experience of virtual shopping through Augmented Reality, it has further necessitated the use of 3D images in the eCommerce industry. The concept of […] Read More