** This is eChai Partner Event by CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad. ** 10 Guest Seats available for eChai Members on a first come first serve basis @ ... The UK’s internationally renowned Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) programme is coming to Mumbai. The LIF India: Warm-Up Session is designed to showcase the exceptional talent and experience of local Indian entrepreneurs working locally and internationally. This event aims to introduce the wider public to the UK and India's collaborative LIF programme. The evening will consist of dynamic, hot topic discussions on innovation and entrepreneurship challenges between established local entrepreneurs and special guests, facilitated by the British technology entrepreneur Boyan Benev. They will give you invaluable insights into their entrepreneurship paths so far as your peers. Don't miss the chance to network with this highly motivated and active community of innovation ‘makers’ who will be in the audience, we welcome you to ask questions and discuss burning topics on the fore-front of the Indian start-up ecosystem. If you are an innovation enthusiast, entrepreneur, work in the investment/start-up/accelerator/incubator world, a researcher curious about commercialising your innovation then register your attendance below. This is a great event to meet others just like you! If you don’t identify or associate yourself with any of these labels but are interested in participating in the event, we’d still love to have you join us. The event will be held in English. Please note that registration is mandatory and will close 24h prior the event. About LIF LIF was created and is run by the Royal Academy of Engineering ( https://www.raeng.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do ) and is supported by the UK’s Newton Fund (https://www.newtonfund.ac.uk/) . It works in collaboration with each of the 17 Newton Fund country’s selected partner agency to improve the social and economic development of emerging economies through building skills and capacity on entrepreneurship and commercialisation. Over the five years of its existence, it has supported over 900 innovators successfully attempt to take on some of the most pressing issues humanity faces, from energy sustainability to the diagnostics and treatment of life-altering medical conditions to market. Drawing on its thriving relationship with prestigious 20 in-country partner organisations around the globe, the programme has enabled participants to raise over £60 million in innovation funding and launch more than 80 licensing deals and products to date. The 900+ network of innovators are now part of the LIF alumni community ( https://lif.raeng.org.uk/ ) and step by step are helping each other turn their ideas into products that are changing the world for good. Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIM Ahmedabad helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses. In partnership with their mentors, corporates, development agencies, IIMA community and investors, CIIE cultivates a rare breed of entrepreneurs by incubating, accelerating, mentoring and funding innovative start-ups. CIIE has, over the years, played a multi-dimensional role in the entrepreneurial landscape of India through its incubators, accelerators, seed-investments and publications. Its deep understanding of the evolving gaps, needs, and opportunities in the markets and the entrepreneurial ecosystem has enabled it to design initiatives that have attracted and supported the best entrepreneurs in various sectors. ..... About eChai.Network: eChai.Network is a global startup network that facilitates focused local meetups in 25+ global startup cities and enables cross-border collaborations. Get Your Annual All India eChai Pass for Startup Networking Events in India at Rs. 2000+ GST per year at http://eChai.in/
