IIT-Madras re-launches MS in entrepreneurship course

The program aims to help students to find entrepreneurial opportunities in deep technology sectors and assist in establishing start-ups by leveraging an IIT Madras ecosystem

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is re-launching the MS in Entrepreneurship. Students will be able to work with faculty members to commercialize ideas'.

They will be taught how to find entrepreneurial opportunities and officially establish their businesses through an effective mix of classes taught intensive research, expert supervision, and mentoring by highly successful entrepreneurs and other members from the start-up community.

Ashwin Mahalingam who is on the selection committee, stated, "The programme will create entrepreneurs in technology who will "productize" these ideas' and then work on creating business plans around these ideas. In this manner we aim to facilitate the "lab to market" technological transition, help develop entrepreneurs, and ultimately create a greater impact on society."

The program is open to all students in India that have earned their postgraduate or undergraduate degrees. The deadline for applying is November 30th 2021. Candidates interested in applying can do so on research.iitm.ac.in.

The list of subjects/projects that applicants can apply for is available on the course's website. The applicants can select one or more subjects (up to three) that appeal to them. The applicants who meet the requirements will be invited for an interview.