Blog Archives - IIMCIP

Cracking the Winning D2C Formula: Lessons from India’s Favourite D2C Brands

November 29, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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Best Practices that can transform Mobility Startups

November 19, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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Celebrating a Decade of Innovation, Inclusivity and Impact

November 1, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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,...
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IIMCIP’s strategic workshop boosts leadership for rural transformation in Tamil Nadu

October 4, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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The 12th Edition of Tata Social Enterprise Challenge wraps up with new milestones and promises

October 1, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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,...
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4th edition of IIMCIP’s startup networking meet CONNECT.X receives an enthusiastic response in Guwahati

September 25, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon – X4 celebrates promising startup ideas from Northeast India

September 23, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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IIM Calcutta unveils “IIMCIP Technology and Innovation Council”, a new tech incubation arm to benefit East & Northeast India

June 24, 2024 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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Social Impact Startups: The New Frontier of Innovation and Investment

April 12, 2024 | Posted by iim

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....
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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 | Posted by Iim Admin

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...
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