Silicon Institute of Technology, Sambalpur (Silicon West) organized a one-day workshop on Entrepreneurship and Innovation on 24 November 2024. The event was a collaborative initiative by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell), aimed at inspiring students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and innovative thinking.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Mihir Hota, Dean, Academics, who urged students to actively engage in the sessions. Dr. Simanchal Bag, Assistant Professor of Economics and Faculty-in-Charge, ED Cell, introduced the objectives of the workshop, while Dr. Sonalika Mishra, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Faculty-in-Charge, IIC, coordinated and compered the event.
Dr. Mahendra Prasad Agasty, Professor of Economics and Faculty-in-Charge of ED Cell at SiliconTech, Bhubaneswar, delivered the keynote address on ‘Career Opportunities in Entrepreneurship and Innovation’. He highlighted the evolving market landscape and discussed how entrepreneurship has become a rewarding career choice for engineering graduates.
The workshop’s core session was conducted by Mr. Deepak Chaudhary, Founder and CEO of Success Leaf, Bhubaneswar. In a dynamic, hands-on session on Problem Solving and Ideation, he guided participants through techniques and thinking strategies essential for identifying problems, generating ideas, and developing efficient technological solutions aligned with market demands. He emphasized cultivating a problem-solving mindset as the foundation of entrepreneurial success.
A total of seventy six students participated in the workshop and pitched their innovative ideas to the resource persons. Key takeaways from the session included the importance of problem identification, idea formulation, innovation, understanding customer demand, and continuous improvement.
Dr. Deepak Sahu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Silicon West attended the session and motivated the participants. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sonalika Mishra, Faculty-in-Charge, IIC.
