The case study competition. Case study is a process of analyzing a subject of social or industrial relevance and suggesting inputs so as to bring improvements in the various aspects of the topic that were under study. As an example, a case study can be done on the cappuccino that we drink in barista n cafe coffee day. One can survey out the cost effectiveness and the manufacturing details of the coffee made, the ingredients used the cups in which it is served, the coffee machine used and so on. A number of case studies have made an impact on a large scale. Pensez is the annual case study competition held during E-Summit. Pensez 2008 is the annual Case Study Competition organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell. The problem statements are designed to inculcate an innovative strategy of analysing phenomena relating to entrepreneurship in general. It includes Sociological, Industrial and Technological aspects designed to focus on certain trends and issues in entrepreneurial spheres. Pensez 2008 is targeting on the how web-based technologies and marketing strategies are generating revenue for Tech Startups. Each team can have a maximum of 5 members. Selected participants after preliminary examination would be required to give a presentation on their case study during the E-SUMMIT.

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The confluence of minds with a social edge. Social Entrepreneurs are people who recognize a social problem and use entrepreneurial principles to create, organize and manage a venture to result in fortification of the social fabric. They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for a wide-scale change. In the words of Bill Drayton, social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish, they are people who will not rest until they have revolutionized the whole fishing industry. Eclairez 2008-09 is a Social Entrepreneurship Challenge aimed towards those individuals who have the gumption to empower those at the bottom of the pyramid as well as earn profits for themselves while doing so. This competition aims at the amalgamation of students, NGOs, incubators, social entrepreneurs, venture-capitalists and corporations to develop and encourage the spirit of Social entrepreneurship. It is a platform for Social entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative solutions to society's most pressing social problems. The event will span over a year with regular workshops, mentoring sessions and frequent field visits. The participants will get a chance to perk up their business plan with our mentorship board and convert it into a successful social venture. The mentorship board will consist of Social Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists that are ready to join hands to improve society, innovatively. The funding for the start-ups will be provided by Angel Investors. This event also encourages submissions from working professionals and grass root connectors.

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Concipio is the annual b-plan competition organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur. The competition promises to bring about a fruitful transition in the regular placement culture of the institute with the introduction of Entrepreneurial avenues to the students. The competition is aimed to transform the raw ideas that are born in the institute into full fledged business models. Concipio traces its roots back to the year 2005, when it was started under the visionary guidance of Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) and the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur. During the same year, the competition saw the incubation of its first start-up, the P2 Power solutions. Since then, Concipio has adopted the role of shepherding ideas towards the path of entrepreneurial success.

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Envision is a product design competition aimed at catalyzing national innovation for a global impact. Envision 2008 is a product design competition organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur. It caters to those visionaries who have it in them to impact our present, and revolutionize our future. The aim of this competition is to provide an arena where the next generation of block-buster products can be showcased and to provide a platform for the winners to take their idea to the next level. With the assistance of the TePP, feasible products can get upto 30 lacs worth of funding and mentorship. Whether the products are software novelties or hardware designs, this contest offers you not only academic recognition but also helps you make that idea a reality. Only the most ground-breaking and innovative products are then developed further with the help of reputed individuals from academia, industry and organizations such as TEPP, TIETS, DST and venture capitalists.

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Rede will be the first National Parliamentary Debate organised by IIT Kharagpur from 9th - 11th January during E-Summit '09. The format will be the standard 3 on 3 style parliamentary but what will make this debate unique will be the motions and eventually their corresponding definitions. We have endeavoured to focus our motions on mainly economic and business related issues through which, in accordance with our overall aim, will help in promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship among students.

The event will be kicked off by a mock debate on the 9th followed by the preliminary rounds on the 10th. The semi-finals and final will be held on the 11th. It is mandatory for the teams to be present here before the mock debate for the final registration list and adjudicator selections

So get ready to show us what you have.

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Negocio is a web based b-plan competition organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur. The competition promises to bring out new ideas and formulate revolutionary revenue models in the Web Spectra which are yet to be ventured. This competition will validate the fact that the Web 2.0 bubble is far from bursting. The event final will take place during the Entrepreneurship Summit 2009. There is huge opportunity for web based companies in India because of the increasing pace of Internet penetration. Thus we recognize this as the right time to get your web based idea afloat. Do you have it in you to become the next Sabeer Bhatia?

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Send in your entries to manan.shah[AT]ecell-iitkgp.org or ankitnarayan[AT]ecell-iitkgp.org

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