Startup & Business Development Program

🚀 Startup & Business Development Program Structure

1. Understanding Startups & Entrepreneurship (Week 1-2)

✅ What is a Startup? Difference Between a Startup & Traditional Business

✅ Identifying Market Gaps & Business Opportunities

✅ Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

✅ Idea Validation & Market Research

2. Business Planning & Strategy (Week 3-4)

✅ Creating a Business Model & Value Proposition

✅ Writing an Effective Business Plan

✅ Defining Business Goals & Revenue Models

✅ Competitor Analysis & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

3. Product Development & MVP (Week 5-6)

✅ Understanding the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

✅ Agile Methodology for Product Development

✅ Building & Testing a Prototype

✅ Gathering Customer Feedback for Product Improvement

4. Sales, Branding & Marketing (Week 7-8)

✅ Digital Marketing Strategies (SEO, Social Media, Paid Ads)

✅ Sales & Customer Acquisition Strategies

✅ Business Branding & Positioning

✅ Networking & Building Strategic Partnerships

5. Business Finance & Fundraising (Week 9-10)

✅ Basics of Business Finance & Accounting

✅ Bootstrapping vs. External Funding

✅ Understanding Investments (Angel Investors, Venture Capital)

✅ Creating a Winning Pitch Deck for Investors

6. Scaling, Growth & Sustainability (Week 11-12)

✅ Hiring & Managing Teams Effectively

✅ Expanding into New Markets & Scaling Operations

✅ Risk Management & Legal Aspects of Business

✅ Exit Strategies – Mergers, Acquisitions & IPOs

📝 Learning Methods & Assessments

📌 Case Studies of Successful Startups

📌 Live Business Simulations & Market Research Activities

📌 Pitching to Investors & Business Mentorship

📌 Hands-on Business Project (Build & Launch a Startup Idea)

📌 Competitions, Networking Events & Certifications

📅 Program Duration & Mode

🎓 Duration: 3 Months (Flexible based on learner needs)

💻 Mode: Offline (Workshops/Seminars) & Online (Live Interactive Classes)