An Entrepreneurship Workshop by E-Cell, IIT Bombay.
Organized at CSMU by Incubation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIEC),
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel.
illuminate is designed to help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and understand the fundamentals required to turn an idea into a viable, sustainable business.
Through this workshop, students will learn about business models, finance, startup fundamentals, and practical entrepreneurship concepts directly from experienced professionals.
illuminate is a flagship nationwide initiative by E-Cell, IIT Bombay designed to spark the entrepreneurial mindset and teach students how to transform raw ideas into viable, scalable ventures.
Master how modern startups structure revenue, value delivery, and customer segmentation.
Understand cash flow, startup runway planning, pricing psychology, and sustainability.
Rapid prototyping techniques, validating customer problem statements, and iterative testing.
Frameworks for calculated risk-taking, structured problem solving, and strategic execution.
Beyond theoretical textbooks: 4 signature advantages that make illuminate an indispensable experience.
Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs who have built and scaled real startups in high-growth markets.
Earn an official Certificate of Participation certified by E-Cell, IIT Bombay to elevate your resume.
Every delegate receives an exclusive workbook and printed Business Model Canvas toolkit.
Direct pipeline into the IIEC campus incubator, seed funding avenues, and national competitions.
Four focused, industry-aligned learning modules crafted to build your entrepreneurial toolkit.
Understand how businesses create, deliver, and capture value sustainably.
Develop a foundational understanding of startup cash flow, runway, and costs.
Understand the core principles required to validate and launch a viable venture.
Learn how entrepreneurs tackle complex problems, manage risk, and navigate ambiguity.
Your registration fee covers complete workshop training, tangible kit, certification, and mentorship.
Practical sessions covering business models, startup finances, and MVP launch strategies.
Recognized Certificate of Participation certified by E-Cell, IIT Bombay.
Tangible founder toolkit with workbook, printed Business Model Canvas, and resources.
Direct priority access to future founder bootcamps, venture funding, and pitching competitions.
Conducted on-campus at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Bombay.
The standard illuminate brochure lists the fee as ₹799. For the NEC 2026 initiative at IIEC CSMU, the applicable subsidized fee is ₹749 per student. Includes training, kit, canvas, and certification.
Go to Registration FormNo prior startup required. Whether you already have an active project or are simply curious about how businesses work, you can participate.
You have an idea and want to understand what execution steps come next.
You want to learn how real startups are structured, funded, and evaluated.
You enjoy solving technical problems and want to convert projects into products.
You want practical acumen in revenue models, finances, and market testing.
You don't have an idea yet — but want to learn how entrepreneurs think and lead.
A straightforward 5-step journey from application to certified participation.
Enter your student details, college info, and entrepreneurship expectations.
Scan the dynamic UPI QR code or pay ₹749 via GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, or BHIM.
Submit your 12-digit UTR to generate your digital registration pass instantly.
Report to campus on the workshop day with your registration pass for entry.
Receive your physical startup kit and E-Cell IIT Bombay certified credential.
Fill your details, pay the special NEC fee of ₹749 via UPI, and receive your digital ticket pass.
You don't need an MBA. You don't need a registered company. You don't need years of business experience.
You need curiosity, an idea — or simply the willingness to learn.
Answers to common questions regarding eligibility, registration fee, kit, and certification.
No. You can participate even if you don't currently have a startup idea. illuminate is designed specifically to help students explore ideation, understand business opportunities, and discover how entrepreneurs identify problems to solve.
The workshop is organized at CSMU by the Incubation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIEC), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, in official collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Bombay.
The applicable NEC discounted fee for this workshop is ₹749 per student. The standard nationwide illuminate brochure lists the fee as ₹799 per student.
The fee includes comprehensive full-day entrepreneurship training, an official Certificate of Participation certified by E-Cell IIT Bombay, an exclusive physical Startup Kit with a Business Model Canvas, and workshop incentives.
Yes. All participating students who complete the workshop and fulfill attendance requirements will receive a Certificate of Participation certified by E-Cell, IIT Bombay.
Yes. Participating students receive an exclusive physical startup kit, containing a Business Model Canvas template and founder frameworks.
No prior experience is required. The program is specifically designed to build practical entrepreneurial awareness from the ground up for students of all academic streams.
At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Panvel, Navi Mumbai. The exact auditorium hall and reporting instructions will be communicated to registered participants.
The workshop is an intensive one-day program consisting of structured training sessions, practical exercises, and interactive Q&A.
Have questions before registering? Connect with the student coordination team directly.
