Certificate Training Program: iLeap

Ahmedabad, March 26-27, 2020

Incubation Leadership & Entrepreneurship Advancement Program (iLeap)

A two-day, certificate program in incubation management, startup support, innovation management and startup ecosystem enabling, covering the aspects of incubation, preincubation, and acceleration of startups, innovations and entrepreneurs.

In line with the recent precautions being undertaken to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), iLeap program has been postponed to a later date which will be announced in due course.

iLeap Certificate is ideal for faculty members working with startup, incubation, entrepreneurship and innovation activities in their campuses, CxOs and managers of startup incubators, professionals involved with the startup ecosystem, individuals aspiring to become startup ecosystem enablers.

Program Content

The 2-day certificate program will impart necessary knowledge to its participants, making them equipped to run a business incubator, undertaking preincubation and incubation programs, and managing the stakeholders of the startup ecosystem. The following topics will be extensively covered in the program.

The next batch of iLeap is scheduled for March 26-27, 2020 in Ahmedabad.

  • Startup and Ecosystem Principles
  • Business Incubation Definitions and Principles
  • Business Incubator Models
  • Incubator Administration and Management
  • Incubation, Preincubation and Acceleration Programs
  • Managing the Programs
  • Marketing and Stakeholder Management
  • Mentoring and Finance for Startups
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Case Studies

The program will be delivered by incubation, startup ecosystem and business experts from across India, and the certificate will be issued by the Gujarat University.

Register Today

Register for iLeap using the button below. A fee of ₹8,250 is applicable to register and participate in iLeap. This fee will cover all costs related to the certificate, training, kits, activities and meals for both the days.

In line with the recent precautions being undertaken to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), iLeap program has been postponed to a later date which will be announced in due course.

Register & Pay Online

Participants can register and pay online using all major credit cards, debit cards, netbanking, and UPI. There is no additional charge to pay online.

Register Online & Pay Offline

Participants also have the option to register online, but pay offline using cheque, demand draft payment or bank transfer.

Concessions

Concessions are available for faculty members associated with Gujarat University and SSIP Coordinators associated with institutions in Gujarat. Please contact the program team at [email protected] for more information on such concessions.

The GU Impact

Over the last four years, Gujarat University has facilitated the creation of the leading startup and innovation support system, and processes around it. Gujarat University has been consistently, over the past four years, awarded and recognised to be the best university for startups and innovations. The following impact has been created:

  • 200+ startups supported and more than 120 currently incubated
  • Startups of GUSEC have created over 550 jobs in the last year and over US$1MM in revenue
  • Gujarat University is a host institution to NSTEDB-supported Technology Business Incubator, as well as in the process of establishing an Atal Incubation Centre with support of NITI Aayog
  • More than 1.7 lakh students have been outreached across Gujarat for startup and entrepreneurship training
  • More than 200 colleges have been made part of the startup and innovation ecosystem through Gujarat University
  • More than 400 faculty coordinators across 200+ colleges are part of the Gujarat University startup and innovation ecosystem
  • The University has earmarked over 40,000 sq. ft. of operational space for startup and innovation support

In Ahmedabad

Welcome to the city of Gandhi and Patel! iLeap will be delivered at the lush-green, beautiful campus of Gujarat University located in the heart of the World Heritage City of Ahmedabad during March 26-27, 2020. The University was set up with the vision of Mahatma Gandhi, by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in the year 1949.

The University today is Gujarat’s leading institution of higher learning, ranked as the best in the state for its efforts in research excellence, startup support, and innovation management.

Where to stay in Ahmedabad

The University’s central location provides numerous options to stay in the vicinity of the campus. Following are some suggested options:

  • Collection O 30006 Ambawadi (Link)
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Ahmedabad (Link)
  • Hotel Regenta Central Antarim (Link)
  • Hyatt Ahmedabad (Link)

Guest Houses

For select participants, University (or other institutional) guest house in the vicinity of the campus may be arranged, on a chargeable and first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact our program team at [email protected] for more information.

Contact Us

If you wish to book your slot for iLeap or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our program team at the following coordinates:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +91-79-2630-8576

Our teams would usually reply to emails within 12 working hours. Our telephone lines are operational on all working days between 11 AM and 6 PM.

In line with the recent precautions being undertaken to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), iLeap program has been postponed to a later date which will be announced in due course.