Sankalp@ABBS

Dream. Dare. Do.

Sankalp@ABBS is the Entrepreneurship and Innovation initiative of ABBS, established to nurture
entrepreneurial thinking, support venture creation, and build strong industry–academia linkages.
Sankalp functions as a structured, faculty-led ecosystem that enables students to transform ideas
into viable, sustainable enterprises.

About Sankalp

Sankalp@ABBS is envisioned as more than an activity-based E-Cell. It is a capability-building platform
designed to align academic learning with real-world entrepreneurial practice. Through structured programs,
mentoring, and experiential learning, Sankalp supports students at various stages of their entrepreneurial
journey — from ideation to early-stage execution.

Vision

Sankalpaḥ (संकल्पः)

To ignite purposeful entrepreneurship by transforming student intentions into innovative and sustainable
ventures, and to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem aligned with national and global challenges.

Mission

Lakṣyaḥ (लक्ष्यः)

To inspire entrepreneurial thinking among students
To support social, technological, and rural entrepreneurship
To bridge academic learning with practical business application
To promote ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven enterprise creation

Governance & Structure

Faculty Chairperson (Mārgadarśakaḥ): Strategic oversight, industry liaison, and resource mobilization
Faculty Co-Coordinator (Sahāyakācāryaḥ): Program execution, mentoring, and daily operations
Student Leadership (Yuvanāyakaḥ): Student engagement and initiative execution
Core Committee (Kendrakārikāḥ): Events, outreach, finance, and communications
Advisory Board (Mantrīmaṇḍalaḥ): Alumni entrepreneurs, industry experts, and ecosystem partners

The Five Pillars of Sankalp

Kalpaśālā (Ideation Lab)

Ideation workshops, design thinking sessions, hackathons, and pitching activities

Bīja-Saṁcayaḥ (Incubation Support)

Early-stage venture support, incubation tie-ups, seed funding guidance, and IP awareness

Kṣamā-Vṛddhiḥ (Capacity Building)

Certification programs, entrepreneurship workshops, simulations, and founder skill development

Saṁvāda-Setuḥ (Networking & Outreach)

Founder talks, startup conclaves, ecosystem collaborations, and institutional partnerships

Nidhi-Saṁyogaḥ (Venture Funding Connect)

Investor pitching forums, angel and VC connect sessions, and funding readiness programs

Implementation Roadmap

Phase I – Prārambhaḥ (0–3 months): Team formation and infrastructure setup
Phase II – Jāgarūkatā (3–6 months): Awareness programs, talks, and ideation events
Phase III – Sakriyatā (6–12 months): Mentoring and student-led startup initiatives
Phase IV – Vikāsaḥ (1–2 years): Incubated ventures, partnerships, and funding access

Inauguration of Sankalp@ABBS

Sankalp@ABBS was formally inaugurated on 8 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in
ABBS’s commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation, and student-led venture creation.

📄 View Inauguration Report (PDF)

Flagship Program: NIT Sikkim Collaboration

From Idea to Enterprise – Entrepreneurship Immersion Program

A five-day structured Entrepreneurship Immersion Program conducted for NIT Sikkim students
from 12th to 17th January 2026.

Program Highlights

Entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity identification
Business modeling and startup decision-making
Interactive discussions and idea evaluation
Confidence building and entrepreneurial orientation

Outcome

Participants gained clarity on transforming ideas into practical ventures and exposure to real-world
entrepreneurial thinking beyond classroom learning.

Participant Testimonials

“The program was well-structured and provided valuable insights into the journey from idea to enterprise,
boosting my entrepreneurial confidence and skills.”

Sakshi Roy

Student, NIT Sikkim

“Very informative and useful sessions. The program helped me understand how to convert ideas into real
enterprises with practical clarity.”

Bivek Khatiwara