IIT Bombay – Continuing Education Programme (CEP) Building the Entrepreneurial Institution

About Organization

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is one of India’s premier institutions for science, technology, and innovation. Through its Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Bombay provides advanced professional development opportunities for educators, researchers, and industry leaders. The Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSEE) at IIT Bombay is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and innovation across disciplines.

About Course

The course “Building the Entrepreneurial Institution” is a collaborative initiative between IIT Bombay and the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES), Sweden. It addresses the growing need for educational institutions to adapt rapidly to new disciplines, funding realities, and evolving expectations from students and industry. Over one intensive day, participants will explore how an entrepreneurial mindset transforms institutional strategy and execution. The programme emphasizes practical frameworks, leadership models, and actionable strategies to build a culture of innovation within academic institutions.

Recruitment Overview Table

Educational institutions worldwide face unprecedented pressure to evolve. This programme helps institutional leaders understand how entrepreneurial thinking can drive strategic transformation. Participants will gain insights into the Swedish entrepreneurship ecosystem, explore leadership frameworks, and learn how to translate global best practices into actionable decisions for their own campuses. The course focuses on building institutional capability for innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing sustainable ecosystems for entrepreneurship.

Course Outline

• The Swedish model of entrepreneurship education – how six Stockholm universities built a shared entrepreneurship school • The entrepreneurial mindset in practice – policies, habits, and frameworks that enable innovation • Strategy that adapts to changing realities – evolving institutional approaches in dynamic environments • Funding and learning through doing – practical approaches to entrepreneurship education • Academic leadership – building institutional capability for innovation across departments • Creating institutional ecosystems – integrating innovation into curriculum, research, and community engagement

Target Audience

This programme is designed for institutional leaders and senior administrators who can drive change within their organizations: • Directors, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Associate Deans • Heads of Departments, Schools, and Institutions • Senior faculty leading entrepreneurship programmes or innovation centres • Policy designers and administrators shaping institutional evolution

Faculty and Coordination

Course Director: Prof. Ramesh Kuruva (Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship) IIT Bombay Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Kartik Pappu Guest Faculty: Alberto Feliu (FabLab, Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship)

Learning Environment

The programme will be conducted inside IIT Bombay’s Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship building—a six-storey, 115,000 sq. ft. facility purpose-built for innovation. Participants will experience makespaces, tinkering labs, design studios, micro-factories, and coworking spaces where students, faculty, and founders collaborate. This immersive environment demonstrates how physical spaces can drive experimentation and creativity.

Selection Process

• Registration via IIT Bombay CEP portal • Confirmation based on seat availability and payment completion • Certificates issued upon successful participation

Important Dates

• Course Dates: September 8–9, 2026 • Registration Deadline: As per IIT Bombay CEP portal schedule

How to Apply

Applicants must register online via IIT Bombay’s Continuing Education Programme portal: https://portal.iitb.ac.in/ceqipapp/courseDetails.jsp?c_id=6893

Who Can Apply

Academic leaders, senior faculty, and administrators from universities, colleges, and research institutions, as well as professionals from industry and government involved in innovation and entrepreneurship policy.

Why Apply

This programme offers a unique opportunity to learn from global experts and apply entrepreneurial frameworks to institutional leadership. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to foster innovation, strengthen academic-industry collaboration, and build sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems within their institutions.

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