MLACW (now mLAC) is an institution of excellence located strategically in the vicinity of national institutes of repute, such as Indian Institute of Science, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Raman Research Institute and Central Power Research Institute.

The entrepreneurial initiative "NAVAYARABHA" at Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (mLAC) is a flagship program designed to foster entrepreneurship among students and promote innovative thinking. The name NAVAYARABHA signifies "new beginnings" and reflects the initiative's commitment to empowering young minds to take bold steps in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Key Features of NAVAYARABHA:

1. Entrepreneurship Development Program

  • Provides workshops, seminars, and training sessions focused on building entrepreneurial skills.
  • Covers essential topics like business planning, financial management, market research, and pitching to investors.

2. Student Start-Up Support

  • Encourages students to ideate, plan, and launch their ventures.
  • Offers incubation support, including workspace, mentorship, and seed funding opportunities.

3. Collaboration with Industry and Mentors

  • Partners with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and alumni to provide guidance and networking opportunities.
  • Regular interactions with mentors to help students refine their ideas and overcome challenges.

4. Interdisciplinary Approach

  • Encourages innovative projects across diverse fields like biotechnology, bioinformatics, commerce, and arts.
  • Focus on sustainability-driven and socially impactful startups.

5. Innovation Competitions

  • Hosts ideation challenges, hackathons, and business plan competitions.
  • Provides winners with grants, scholarships, or support to scale their ideas.

6. Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship

  • Promotes ventures that address environmental and societal challenges.
  • Encourages initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

7. Skill Development Workshops

  • Focuses on areas like leadership, team building, digital marketing, and emerging technologies.
  • Equips students with the tools to adapt to dynamic business environments.

8. Annual Entrepreneurial Fest

  • "NAVAYARABHA UTSAV" brings together budding entrepreneurs to showcase their ventures.
  • Provides a platform for networking with investors, industry leaders, and academia.

9. Alumni Network

  • Leverages successful alumni entrepreneurs as role models and mentors.
  • Facilitates knowledge sharing and funding opportunities through alumni connections.

10. Long-Term Vision

  • Aims to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at mLAC.
  • Strives to position mLAC as a hub for nurturing women entrepreneurs who lead impactful ventures.

Impact of NAVAYARABHA:

  • Empowers students to pursue entrepreneurial dreams with confidence.
  • Contributes to the startup ecosystem by supporting innovative and socially relevant business ideas.
  • Enhances mLAC's reputation as an institution committed to holistic education and empowerment.
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