Kolkata, India, August 13, 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), in collaboration with the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), will host the 2nd National Conclave on Entrepreneurship on August 16–17, 2025, at the IIM Calcutta campus. Themed “India 2047: Quantum Leap through Entrepreneurship”, the two-day event will bring together leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, industry leaders and academicians to chart the course for India’s innovation-driven future.
Following the success of its inaugural edition, this year’s conclave will focus on the role of entrepreneurship in shaping a socially responsive, inclusive, and globally competitive India. Participants will engage in high-impact dialogues, sector-specific deep dives and investment-focused showcases, with actionable outcomes for founders and ecosystem partners.
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Mr. Ajay Jain, Chairman, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, said, “The Conclave is a dynamic platform that connects our vibrant alumni community with India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering collaboration, mentorship and investment opportunities. It focuses on innovation, value creation, and meaningful dialogue on issues of national and business relevance. At the same time, it allows the Institute to showcase its latest achievements, initiatives and vision for the future, strengthening alumni engagement and inspiring collective action towards building an inclusive innovation economy.”
Speaking about the Conclave, Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, said,“The 2nd National Conclave on Entrepreneurship is not just an event, it is a movement to inspire bold ideas and foster collaborations that can redefine India’s growth story. As we look towards 2047, our focus is on empowering entrepreneurs who can deliver innovation with inclusion, and solutions with scale.”
Adding his perspective, Dr. Alok Kumar Rai, Director, IIM Calcutta, said,“Entrepreneurship is the bridge between innovation and national progress. At IIM Calcutta, we see it as our responsibility to nurture ventures that not only create economic value but also solve the country’s most pressing challenges. This Conclave embodies that vision, bringing together thought leaders, investors and changemakers to shape an inclusive and sustainable future for India.”
The conclave will serve as a premier platform for networking, policy dialogues, and investment opportunities, with over 250 participants expected, including startup founders, government representatives, industry veterans and IIM Calcutta alumni from across the globe.
About IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), established under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in 2014, is a premier business incubator that empowers innovative, impact-driven enterprises. With a strong focus on underserved regions and rural women entrepreneurs, IIMCIP combines business expertise, funding and network connects to catalyse the growth of socially impactful startups and build inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems across India.
About IIM Calcutta
Established in 1961 as India’s first national institute for post-graduate studies and management research, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) has evolved into one of Asia’s finest business schools. The institute, which collaborated with the Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, and the Ford Foundation in its founding, is now a globally reputed autonomous body.
IIM Calcutta is the first management institute in India to be “Triple Crowned,” holding accreditations from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. With a mission to develop innovative and ethical future leaders, IIM Calcutta plays a pioneering role in professionalising Indian management through its post-graduate and doctoral programs, executive training, research, and consulting activities. The institute is also the only Indian member of CEMS, an elite global alliance of premier business schools.