The Indian School of Business (ISB) has announced the launch of a new programme, I-Venture Immersive (ivi), led by I-Venture @ ISB, at the Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi. ivi is a world-class entrepreneurship programme designed for first-time entrepreneurs, where vision meets venture in an experiential, intense, transformative, 6-month, full-time, on-campus experience at ISB Hyderabad.
The mission is to equip first-time entrepreneurs with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. ivi is more than an incubator, more than a school. This is a safe place for entrepreneurs to test their ideas and build a viable venture. This is not an MBA programme. Students don’t need to take a CAT or GMAT exam or even need a college degree. All they need is passion to excel and solve a problem with commitment and innovation. A cohort of 50 students across disciplines, functions, and age and gender enters the programme, every 6 months.
The programme delves into a curriculum that, of course, covers the basics—accounting, finance, marketing, negotiations, supply chain, AI, and Data Analysis—but will go way beyond the basics with real-world case studies taught by experienced practitioners.
“We believe that entrepreneurship is not just about starting a venture; it’s about embracing a mindset of innovation and resilience,” said Prof Bhagwan Chowdhry, Faculty Director, I-Venture @ ISB. “ivi is not an ordinary programme; it’s a journey where vision meets venture, and passion meets purpose.”
Admissions will open from May 2024. The programme fee is INR 8 lakhs, which includes on-campus stay. Scholarships are available, and funding of up to INR 40 lakhs will be given to teams who qualify after 6 months. ivi welcomes individuals from all walks of life to join on this transformative journey of innovation and entrepreneurship.
For more information about I-Venture Immersive and how to apply, visit i-venture.org/ivi or contact ivi@isb.edu.
