The School of Computer Studies, through the Techno Tuner Club and Srujan-EDIC, hosted an inspiring session titled “From Idea to Impact: Startup Orientation Excellence.” The expert speaker for the event was Mr. Swapnil Mali, Assistant General Manager at COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Leadership. 

The session focused on empowering students with early-stage entrepreneurial awareness and guiding them on how to convert innovative ideas into scalable startups. Mr. Mali broke down the entire startup journey, from ideation to execution, sharing practical insights, real-world examples, and guidance on incubator-based mentorship opportunities available at Bhau Institute. 

Key Highlights 

• Introduction to the startup ecosystem and innovation pipeline. 

• Step-by-step walkthrough of the transition from idea to execution. 

• Importance of incubation, mentorship, and structured support. 

• Real startup stories that inspired students to think creatively. 

• Interaction with first-year students from BCA, MCA, and B.Sc. (Actuarial Science). 

Outcomes 

• Students gained a clear understanding of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. 

• Encouraged to develop innovative thinking and explore startup possibilities. 

• Awareness created about incubation support and opportunities through COEP’s Bhau Institute. 

Target Audience 

• First-year students of BCA, MCA, and B.Sc. (Actuarial Science). 

Organizing Team 

• Prof. Pravin Kumar – Head, Techno Tuner Club 

• Dr. Richa Purohit – In-Charge Principal, SCS 

• Dr. G.Y. Shitole – Advisor, SBUP 

• Faculty coordinators and members of Techno Tuner Club