Ashvin Limbachiya, Ahmedabad:
April 6, 2026:
To foster innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurial capabilities among students across India, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad hosts the 3rd Edition of bootcamp on ‘Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship’ (IDE) during April 6 and April10, 2026. The bootcamp is organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC). The bootcamp is being implemented in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, with support from the SBI Foundation as the Organisation Partner.
The inauguration session of the bootcamp was organized on 6th April, 2026. The inauguration was graced by Chief Guest, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII. Also, present on the occasion were Shri Mitesh Vadher, Mitesh Vadher, Centre In-Charge & Innovation Fellow, Ahmedabad Indovation Centre, Innovation Cell, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India; Dr. Sheenu Jain, Master Trainer, Wadhwani Foundation; Dr. Kavya Saini, Master Trainer, Wadhwani Foundation and Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, Director, Dept. of Entrepreneurship Education, EDII.
The inaugural session witnessed participation from over 200 students representing higher education institutions across 14 states, including Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring inclusive representation from geographically diverse regions, including Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurship, Dr. Sunil Shukla stated, “Entrepreneurship is mindset and a life skill. In the last decade or so, this discipline has especially grown significantly, with increasing student interest. Both entrepreneurial successes and failures impart learnings. The students must have a keen eye on comprehending the competencies tha make successful entrepreneurs. I urge all students to actively learn from their faculty-mentors, as well as fellow students.”
Highlighting the scale and impact of the initiative, Shri Mitesh Vadher said, “The first two editions of the IDE Bootcamp have trained over 10,000 participants across 46 locations in India. This five-day bootcamp will now be conducted in three phases across 30 locations, ensuring wider outreach and regional diversity. The theme reflects our belief that design can be a powerful driver of development. Launched in 2023 by the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the programme has since created significant impact across the country.”
This bootcamp witness participation from approximately 6,500 students, primarily comprising teams from higher education institutions including Smart India Hackathon (SIH) participants and winners, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) institutions, and students with innovative ideas or prototypes requiring design improvement, ergonomic enhancement, and guidance for investment-ready pitching. Faculty mentors will accompany and guide the student teams throughout the bootcamp.
The IDE Bootcamp is an initiative envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, aimed at nurturing innovation, design, and entrepreneurial skills among student innovators. The programme is carefully designed to equip participants with critical skills and an adaptive mindset required in today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment.
Focused on fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking, the Bootcamp encourages students and faculty to explore new approaches to problem-solving. Through exposure to real-world challenges, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning, participants are prepared to confidently navigate the complexities of the innovation and startup ecosystem.
The vision of the IDE Bootcamp is to create an inspiring and immersive environment where students and faculty emerge as future-ready leaders. By nurturing resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, the programme empowers participants to develop impactful solutions and contribute meaningfully to business, technology, and society.
The bootcamp also includes expert sessions by startup founders, incubation leaders, and domain experts, who will also serve on the jury panel during the final pitching session on Day 5. Participating teams will present their refined ideas, and the top 5 teams at each location will be recognized with appreciation certificates and non-monetary awards.
Key highlights of the programme include:
· Day 4: Local exposure visits to innovation ecosystems and cultural landmarks
· Day 5: Session on grants, funding opportunities, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
After the success of first two editions of the IDE Bootcamp, many participants have gone on to launch startups, enhance their products, and implement innovative solutions in real-world scenarios across various sectors and ministries.
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