Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell)
The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of Apex University, Jaipur is a dynamic platform dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and startup culture among students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The E-Cell serves as a catalyst for transforming ideas into viable ventures by providing mentorship, resources, industry exposure, and institutional support.
Aligned with the vision of Apex University and in collaboration with AICTE, Innovation Councils, industry partners, and startup ecosystems, the E-Cell aims to empower young innovators to become job creators rather than job seekers.
Objectives
Encourage startup creation and innovation-driven research
Provide mentorship, training, and capacity-building programs
Facilitate industry interaction, funding awareness, and incubation support
Organize boot camps, hackathons, workshops, and pitch sessions
Support IPR, patents, product development, and commercialization
Promote rural, herbal, wellness, and sustainable enterprises
Key Activities
- Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs (EAPs)
- Startup Boot Camps and Ideation Workshops
- Hackathons and Innovation Challenges
- Business Plan and Pitch Competitions
- Mentorship by Industry Experts and Startup Founders
- IPR Support, Patent Filing, and Technology Transfer
Focus Areas
- Technology and AI-Driven Startups
- Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Innovation
- Herbal, Wellness, and Micro-Enterprise Development
- Women-Led and Social Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable and Green Technologies
ED Cell Collaborations
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell actively collaborates with:
- AICTE and AICTE Innovation Councils (IIC)
- Incubation Centers and Startup Accelerators
- Industry Experts and Corporate Partners
- Government Startup Schemes
- Financial Institutions and Angel Investor Networks
Benefits to Students & Researchers
- Hands-on entrepreneurial exposure
- Opportunities to work on real-world startup challenges
- Access to mentoring and expert guidance
- Support for funding, incubation, and commercialization
- Skill development in leadership, innovation, and business strategy