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Updated: June 26, 2025 08:35
Campus Pulse: In a bold move to institutionalize entrepreneurship, Mumbai University has launched three dynamic masterclass programmes—SHABARI 1.0, VASUNDHARA 1.0, and SPARK 1.0—under its MU IDEAS Foundation Incubation Centre. These initiatives aim to transform student curiosity into structured innovation, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and access to real-world startup ecosystems.
Programme Highlights: What’s on Offer
SHABARI 1.0 – Structured Handholding for Early-Stage Startups
A 12-week bootcamp designed for students with raw startup ideas
Focus areas include startup design, business planning, regulatory literacy, and pitch readiness
Includes expert-led sessions, founder toolkits, and one-on-one mentoring
Successful participants may enter formal pre-incubation at MU IDEAS
VASUNDHARA 1.0 – Inclusive Innovation for Marginalized Communities
Tailored for students from Scheduled Castes and Vanvasi (tribal) backgrounds
Encourages social entrepreneurship in sectors like education, health, sustainability, and livelihoods
Offers hybrid learning, mentorship, and access to government schemes and CSR networks
Aims to democratize innovation by nurturing grassroots changemakers
SPARK 1.0 – Startup Literacy for All
A foundational masterclass series open to all university students
Covers startup basics: legal frameworks, financial planning, ethics, and business modeling
Delivered through hybrid sessions by industry experts
Designed to build entrepreneurial confidence and readiness across disciplines
Vision Drivers: Why This Matters
The programmes reflect Mumbai University’s commitment to turning student potential into scalable ventures
They address gaps in startup education by offering structured handholding and inclusive outreach
The initiative is rooted in feedback from students who expressed a need for practical, accessible entrepreneurship training
Application Details and Timeline
All three programmes will run between June and September 2025
Interested students can apply via the MU IDEAS portal or through their college’s innovation cell
Each programme is cohort-based, ensuring personalized guidance and peer learning
Sources: Indian Express, Free Press Journal, MSN India, MU IDEAS Foundation Incubation Centre
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