{"id":946,"date":"2021-02-23T17:09:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T17:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/?p=946"},"modified":"2021-02-23T17:09:18","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T17:09:18","slug":"agritech-launch-pad-venture-center-pune-call-for-applications-22-feb-8-mar-2021-inbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/agritech-launch-pad-venture-center-pune-call-for-applications-22-feb-8-mar-2021-inbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Agritech Launch Pad @ Venture Center, Pune | Call for applications 22 Feb &#8211; 8 Mar 2021 Inbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-948 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-300x137.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-400x183.png 400w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-250x114.png 250w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-550x251.png 550w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-395x180.png 395w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1-658x300.png 658w, https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unnamed-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venture Center is happy to call for applications for Agritech Launch Pad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; An Initiative of Social Innovations @ Venture Center &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Agritech Launch Pad is a mentoring program with the following objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duration of mentoring program: 3 months (4 hours per week) (Program starts on 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;April 2021)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>To initiate exploration of needs and problems in the Agritech via interactions with the experts and field immersions<\/li>\n<li>To explore potential industry\u2010academia\/research partnerships in technology development and advancement in this domain<\/li>\n<li>To foster networks with industry\/academic experts\/ entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<li>To make available a common platform for innovators, enthusiasts and experts pan-India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who can apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduates in sciences, engineering or medicine. Students in their final year can also apply.<\/li>\n<li>Prior work experience or Post-graduation in sciences engineering or medicine would be a plus<\/li>\n<li>Basic hard-skills and orientation for hands-on technology development; Prototype development orientation would be a plus<\/li>\n<li>Commitment and comfort for working on building technology\/ventures focused on Socially relevant themes like Sustainability and Agriculture etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Program structure and format:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interactive mentoring sessions with mentors and domain experts: 20 hours<\/li>\n<li>Talks on the following aspects of entrepreneurship from experts in the startup ecosystem and domain experts: 10 sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Entrepreneurship Essentials; Value Proposition; Business Planning<\/li>\n<li>Basics of IP, FTO<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory processes<\/li>\n<li>Basic tips from financial expert<\/li>\n<li>Funding opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Essential skills and tools to make an entrepreneur<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitating &nbsp;via pointers and connects 10 Field immersion visits (to be done by the mentee) for actual field-based problem identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Call opens: 22 Feb | Closes: 08 Mar 2021&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/agritechlaunchpad\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/agritechlaunchpad&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614186308671000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFMSmpQcxX7CbKJK5Ja9PMK6eoN7Q\">here<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;for the Launch Pad&nbsp;(Call closes: 8 March 2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum 15 seats.&nbsp;<u>Participation is subject to selection by committee.<\/u><\/li>\n<li>Enrollment fees: \u20b9 1000\/- &nbsp;(to be paid only after selection)<\/li>\n<li>For details visit :&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/socialinnovations\/agritechlaunchpad\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/socialinnovations\/agritechlaunchpad\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614186308671000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHYfhWNVFZFBErvprBcLNlvjyMEIA\">https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/socialinnovations\/agritechlaunchpad\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>What are the benefits to the mentees who get selected :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><b>Winner of&nbsp;<\/b>best business case presentation<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Certificate of completion<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Free admission for Kick-start Program of Venture Center worth \u20b9 5000\/- (details:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/ignition.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/ignition.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614186308671000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGBxv5CjfSeHVC-dAO1Xjb9lCovjQ\">https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.<wbr>in\/ignition.php<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00b7<span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mentoring opportunity to apply for funding programs like Social Innovation Immersion Program, Entrepreneur-in-residence Program, Prayas grant, Biotech Ignition Grant etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Access to Venture Center\u2019s services worth \u20b9 50,000\/- (Details of services available here:&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/service_offerings.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/service_offerings.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614186308671000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGA6uz8ZhN48WBUCaM-ovgjsgDZwA\">http:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.<wbr>in\/service_offerings.php<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b>Mentees&nbsp;<\/b>who will pitch on the presentation day<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Certificate of completion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Free admission for Kick-start Program of Venture Center worth&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u20b9 5000\/- (details:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/ignition.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/ignition.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614186308671000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGBxv5CjfSeHVC-dAO1Xjb9lCovjQ\">https:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.<wbr>in\/ignition.php<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Mentoring opportunity to apply for funding programs like Social Innovation Immersion Program, Entrepreneur-in-residence Program, Prayas grant, Biotech Ignition Grant etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Access to the facilities and services at Venture Center as per the service offerings&nbsp; related terms and conditions applicable to individual user. (details available here:&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/service_offerings.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.in\/service_offerings.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614186308671000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGA6uz8ZhN48WBUCaM-ovgjsgDZwA\">http:\/\/www.venturecenter.co.<wbr>in\/service_offerings.php<\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\"><b>Q<span class=\"gmail_default\">ueries:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">For technical queries: Dr Mugdha Lele |&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mod-reset\"><a href=\"mailto:mugdha@venturecenter.co.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mugdha@venturecenter.co.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;| Phone: &nbsp;7410045652<br \/>\nFor registration queries: Ms Lipika Biswas |<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mod-reset\"><a href=\"mailto:eventsdesk@venturecenter.co.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventsdesk@venturecenter.co.<wbr>in<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;|Phone: 020-25865877\/76<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venture Center is happy to call for applications for Agritech Launch Pad &#8211; An Initiative of Social Innovations @ Venture Center &#8211; +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ &nbsp;Agritech Launch Pad is a mentoring program with the following objectives: Duration of mentoring program: 3 months (4 hours per week) (Program starts on 1st&nbsp;April 2021)&nbsp; To initiate exploration of needs and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/agritech-launch-pad-venture-center-pune-call-for-applications-22-feb-8-mar-2021-inbox\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Agritech Launch Pad @ Venture Center, Pune | Call for applications 22 Feb &#8211; 8 Mar 2021 Inbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=946"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":949,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946\/revisions\/949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/funding.venturecenter.co.in\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}