IIM Raipur introduces free advanced programmes for entrepreneurs and MSMEs; apply before January 12

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur in partnership with the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Program (ESDP) Division, MSME has launched two development courses. The last date to register for the porgramme is January 12, 2025.

Interested candidates can apply for either Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation or the six-day programme Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs. Both programmes are free of cost for students and funded by ESDP, and MSME.

The Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation programme will begin from February 3 to 7, 2025, while the Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs will be held from February 3 to 8, 2025.

"The participants will be selected based on the ESDP guidelines. Their applications will be reviewed and then shortlisted. The selected participants may be invited for further interaction. The results will be declared, and selected participants will receive admission confirmation," the official IIM Raipur statement said.

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IIM Raipur's advanced courses for entrepreneurs

According to the official IIM Raipur statement, the five day Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation programme is designed for entrepreneurs looking to turn their ideas into businesses. During the course, the participants gain knowledge on various domains such as entrepreneurial marketing, financing, legal aspects, etc.

The Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs is a six-day programme curated to help MSME owners and managers address the challenges of business growth. The programme equips participants with strategies to expand their operations, build scalable business models, and achieve sustainable growth, the official IIM Raipur statement said.

According to the IIM Raipur official statement, participants aged 18 years and above, having a graduation degree can apply. The institute invites participants from across the country with a focus on Chhattisgarh. Graduates from SC, ST, OBC, women, and PH categories are encouraged to apply.