The next big step for Edtech Leaders

Founders Growthcamp

by NIIT University
Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship
  •  16-18 November
  •  NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan

Accelerate your journey to become India’s next EdTech Leader

NIIT University
NIIT University

EDTECH GROWTH
PROGRAM FOR
FOUNDERS

(Higher Education and Skilling Startups)

Founders Growthcamp*

November 16-18, 2022

NIIT University

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Edtech Growth Summit

October 13, 2022

Virtual | 2:30 pm onwards

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EDTECH GROWTH PROGRAM OVERVIEW

There is an immense opportunity to shape the future of education in India. There is a need to reimagine the future of higher education and how to build and scale sustainable edtech leaders.

To chart the growth path for the emerging EdTech leaders of India in the higher education and skilling space, the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, NIIT University in consultation with industry experts and top investors has designed a unique program to support promising Edtech start-ups accelerate their growth through knowledge sessions, mentorship by top experts, funding opportunities, and more. If you are an ambitious founder dreaming about revolutionising education then this is the right summit for you.

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Microsoft

THE EVENTS

Founders Growthcamp
November 16-18, 2022 | NIIT University

Key Attractions

  • Masterclasses by leading experts on fundraising, product, business strategy, leveraging technology and other interactive knowledge sessions
  • Demo day to showcase and raise funds from top investors and NIIT group
  • 1-on-1 mentorship by NIIT founders and leadership team
  • Get upto $150K in Azure credits, free access to Microsoft productivity tools and Mentor Network under Microsoft's Founders Hub

Edtech Growth Summit
October 13, 2022 | Virtual

Key Attractions

  • Insightful sessions by best in class expert speakers
  • Networking opportunity with industry experts and peers
  • Opportunity to participate in the Founders Growthcamp at the NIIT University

Founders Growthcamp Theme

From increased customer acquisition costs to challenges pertaining to monetisation, low user engagement, and inadequate infrastructure, new-age edtech startups need to reimagine the functioning to create a significant impact and build sustainable businesses. To map out a growth path for promising early stage and small edtech startup, NIIT University has designed the Founders Growthcamp program in consultation with industry experts and noted investors.

We are inviting select innovative, promising edtech start-up founders to apply for Founders Growthcamp to accelerate their growth through knowledge sessions, mentorship by top experts, funding opportunities, and more.

The event will be hosted at the beautiful lush green campus of NIIT University located at Neemrana, a mere 90 minute drive from Delhi NCR. It will be a very immersive and interactive program for the shortlisted founders

with two days of Masterclasses on strategic topics and 1 Demo Day where each founder will be showcasing their start-up. Founders will get a chance to network with top industry leaders and investors.

It’s a win-win opportunity for founders and investors to be part of a unique edtech ecosystem, being nurtured by the NIIT group, which created the IT skilling industry over the last four decades.

NIIT group, with decades of leadership and experience, has been a pioneer in the space of edtech innovation in India. In its continued commitment to the sector, the group is working towards building a strong ecosystem to empower and support potential edtech players with a sole focus on creating sustainable businesses. New-age edtech startups need resources, guidance and funding support to take their business to the next level.

Why should you attend?

This unique growthcamp designed for upcoming stars of the edtech industry is a one-stop opportunity to learn, grow, network, scale, raise funds, and more.

Power-packed masterclasses by top industry experts on product, business design, fundraising, technology, and cyber security

Demo Day to showcase your start-up to marquee investors and NIIT group for investment consideration

1-to-1 networking opportunity with industry leaders, investors, NIIT leadership team, and faculty

Mentorship program for upto 6 months by NIIT founders and industry leaders

Get upto $150K Azure credits, free access to Microsoft productivity tools, and direct entry to Microsoft Founders Hub

Increased brand awareness and media coverage of your startups

EdTech Growth Summit 2022 Speakers

Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Co-founder of Info Edge which owns Naukri, Shiksha

K Ganesh

Serial Entrepreneur with successful exists like Tutor Vista

Pramath Sinha

Co-founder - Harappa Education Founding Dean of ISB

Ravi Bhushan

Founder of BrightChamps

Rajendra Singh Pawar

Chairman & Co-founder of NIIT Group

Vijay Thadani

Co-founder of NIIT Group

Dr. Chandrasekhar Sripada

Practise Professor at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

Ashwin Damera

Co-founder and CEO Eruditus & Emeritus

Anand Sudarshan

Founder of Sylvant Advisors - an Education focused strategic advisory firm, Board Member - NIIT Ltd.

Ravi Garikipati

Co-founder of Davinta Finserv, Ex-CTO of Flipkart, Board Member - NIIT Ltd.

Sanjeev Aggarwal

Co-founder, The Fundamentum Partnership and Helion Ventures

Siddarth Pai

Founding Partner at 3one4 Capital & Co-Chair Regulatory Affairs Committee at IVCA

Virtual Summit Sessions

October 13, 2022

SESSION TIME SLOT
Keynote Session: The past, present, and future of EdTech Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman & Co-founder - NIIT Group 2:30-3:00 pm
Keynote Session: What do investors look for in an Edtech start-upSanjeev Aggarwal, Co-founder, The Fundamentum Partnership and Helion Ventures 3:00-3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: What could be the playbook for creating India's next edtech leader?
  • Ashwin Damera, Co-founder of Emeritus & Eruditus
  • Chandrasekhar Sripada, Prof. at ISB, Hyderabad
  • Vijay K Thadani, Co-founder of NIIT Group
  • Ravi Garikipati, Co-founder of Davinta Finserv, Ex-CTO of Flipkart. Board Member - NIIT Ltd. (Moderator)
3:30-4:10 pm
Fireside chat: What are the pitfalls which early-stage founders should avoid? Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder - Info Edge 4:10-4:40 pm
Panel Discussion: What's a good approach for funding and scaling a sustainable startup?
  • K Ganesh, Serial Entrepreneur with successful exits like TutorVista
  • Ravi Bhushan, Founder of BrightChamps
  • Siddarth Pai, Founding Partner at 3one4 Capital & Co-Chair Regulatory Affairs Committee at IVCA
  • Anand Sudarshan, Founder of Sylvant Advisors, an Education focused strategic advisory firm. Board Member - NIIT Ltd. (Moderator)
4:40-5:20 pm
Keynote Session: Winning strategies for edtech start-ups Pramath Sinha, Co-founder - Harappa Education, Founding dean of ISB 5:20-5:50 pm
Closing Session: Founders Growthcamp Launch Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman & Co-founder - NIIT Group Rajesh Khanna, Vice Chancellor & President - NIIT University 5:50-6:00 pm
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