The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Program (ESDP) Division, MSME, announced two targeted and comprehensive development programmes. Interested candidates can apply for either “Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation”, or “6-Day Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs”. The last date to apply for these engaging programs is January 12, 2025. The Advanced E-SDP for New Venture Creation will run from February 3 to 7, while the Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs will be held from February 3 till 8. Both the programmes are free of cost and funded by ESDP, MSME, with no participant fees required. These offline programmes are open to individuals aged 18 years and above possessing a graduation degree. IIM Raipur is welcoming participants from across India with a special focus on those from Chhattisgarh. Graduates from SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PH categories are strongly encouraged to apply. Participants will be finalised based on the ESDP Guidelines. The applications submitted by participants will be reviewed and shortlisted. The shortlisted candidates may be invited for further interaction, if necessary. The results will be declared, and selected participants will receive formal admission confirmation. The Advanced MDP for Business Scale-Up for MSMEs is a comprehensive six-day programme curated to help MSME owners and managers address the challenges of business growth. This development programme equips participants with actionable strategies to expand their operations, build scalable business models, and achieve sustainable growth. Core topics include opportunity identification, entrepreneurial marketing, securing finance, establishing global ventures, and addressing the unique challenges of family businesses. Post-culmination, the programme promises a comprehensible roadmap for upscaling the enterprises and managing the complexities of growth. "Here at IIM Raipur we are dedicated to chip into innovations, sustaining entrepreneurial spirit and empowering MSMEs through tailored programs that propel innovation, resilience, and growth. Through such actions targeting SC/ST communities we aim to nurture a culture of entrepreneurship that not only solidifies our MSMEs but also contributes significantly to India's vision of becoming a global economic powerhouse, Viksit Bharat 2047," said Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur.
