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ivi

For: Aspiring entrepreneurs
Duration: 6 months
Location: ISB, Hyderabad campus

I-Venture Immersive (ivi) is a world-class entrepreneurship programme designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, that offers an experiential, intense, transformative, 6-month, full-time, on-campus experience at Hyderabad.

As India's entrepreneurial landscape flourishes, there is an anticipation of a surge of entrepreneurs, women and men, young and old, from big and small cities, starting up, creating jobs, and contributing to the economy. But starting up comes with its share of challenges and risks. That's where this programme steps in.

In India (FT Global MBA Ranking 2024)

#20

In the PitchBook Annual University Rankings 2023

In entrepreneurship in Asia Pacific Region - Bloomberg's annual ranking of B-Schools

700 +

Alumni-entrepreneurs

Unicorns

400 ⁺

Startups supported by I-Venture @ ISB

ivi Structure

Phase 1 (6 months)

Hands-on immersive learning + team building

Phase 2

On completion of the first phase, selected ventures get funding up to ₹40 lakhs + building support

ivi Pillars

ISB global alumni and faculty

World-class ISB campus experience

Real-life case studies

Curriculum beyond basics

Network and community

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Who Is It For

Aspiring entrepreneurs from any discipline and function who are passionate about starting their own venture but don't know where to begin, or those who already have an idea but have gotten stuck at some point. It can include:

Recent Graduates
Working Professionals
Family Business Owners
Enterprising Women
Armed Forces Personnel

How to Apply

Our admissions window is open from May to September, with two rounds of intake. The application and selection process will involve the candidate uploading 3 videos:

A 2-minute video that explains “why I am a potential candidate”
A 5-minute video pitch that demonstrates problem-solving skills
A 1-minute video pitch that elaborates on “why I need a scholarship and how much?” (Optional)

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ivi Advantage

Life-long Community

Forge connections with ISB alumni, venture capitalists, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, fostering a vibrant and supportive community that endures beyond the programme.

Collaborative Environment

Our ecosystem thrives on collaboration, fostering an environment where innovation flourishes, synergy is cultivated, and creative sparks ignite, propelling aspiring entrepreneurs in their journey

Holistic Support System

Learn from entrepreneurs, industry experts, ISB alumni who accompany you throughout your journey ensuring an enriching experience from entry to exit

Learn by Doing

Experience a distinctive blend of theoretical and practical learning, both in and out of the classroom, enabling the seamless conversion of knowledge, aspiration, and insight into action.

Support for Venture Building

Gain access to tailored toolkits designed to facilitate every aspect of startup creation, from ideation to execution. Selected teams also secure funding of up to INR 40 lakh to fuel their entrepreneurial journey.

ivi Curriculum

The programme delves into a curriculum that, of course, covers the basics - accounting, finance, marketing, negotiations, supply chain, AI, and Data Analysis - but will go way beyond the basics with real-world case studies taught by experienced practitioners.

The programme engages ISB’s global eminent alumni, who are top VCs, experienced founders, and faculty, to curate a powerful learning path for the students, igniting the thrill of building a viable venture from the ground up, where their aspirations, knowledge, and insights are put into action.