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Overview
The global innovation and entrepreneurship landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace. India's vibrant startup ecosystem, coupled with the rise of corporate intrapreneurship and technology-driven ventures, demands a new breed of leaders, individuals equipped with the mindset, frameworks, and capabilities to translate ideas into market-ready ventures.
The e-Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE), IIT Bombay, is meticulously designed to meet this demand. This rigorous 36-credit diploma, delivered in a flexible format, empowers aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, corporate intrapreneurs, and R&D professionals to master the entire venture creation lifecycle. From opportunity identification and design thinking to entrepreneurial finance and leadership, the curriculum blends academic rigour with practical, application-driven learning. Join a vibrant cohort of innovators and gain the prestigious IIT Bombay credential that sets you apart.
Learning Outcomes
Identify and Validate Opportunities through structured discovery and design thinking.
Develop and Prototype Solutions using practical design and innovation methodologies.
Apply Entrepreneurial Finance to understand funding, valuation and venture sustainability.
Build Go-to-Market Strategies for launching and growing ventures.
Lead High-Performance Teams and develop essential entrepreneurial leadership capabilities.
Create Scalable Ventures with sustainable business models and growth strategies.
Key Differentiators
Pedagogy Methodology
The diploma will adopt a practice-oriented and application-driven approach, combining:
Concepts and frameworks on innovation & entrepreneurship
Hands-on individual and group projects
Real-world case-based learning
Simulation-led decision-making
Industry tools and databases
Experiential fieldwork
Entrepreneurial pitch sessions
IIT Bombay e-Alumni Status - Benefits
Upon successful completion of the ePGD, participants will be eligible to receive IIT Bombay e-Alumni status.
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Access to the IIT Bombay alumni community
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Networking opportunities with fellow alumni
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Invitations to selected alumni events and engagements
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An IIT Bombay email ID, issued upon award of the diploma
Disclaimer: e-Alumni status, associated benefits, and the enrolment
process are governed by IIT Bombay and are subject to the institute's prevailing
policies and discretion.
Know the Facilitators
Prof. Trupti Mishra
Head, DSSE | Professor, SJM School of Management | Convener, ePGD Committee
Prof. Anuradha Narasimhan
Professor of Practice & Former Head, DSSE | Member, ePGD Committee
Prof. Nishant Sharma
Professor-in-Charge, SINE | Ramakrishna Bajaj Chair Professor | Professor, IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
Prof. Sankalp Pratap
Associate Professor, DSSE | Member, ePGD Committee
Prof. Ramesh Kuruva
Assistant Professor, DSSE
Prof. Umakant Jayaram
Adjunct Professor, DSSE
Prof. Devdip Purkayastha
Adjunct Professor of Practice, DSSE
Prof. Ramesh Mangaleswaran
Honorary Adjunct Professor of Practice, DSSE
Prof. Rajesh Gopinathan
Honorary Adjunct Professor of Practice, DSSE
Curriculum
Credits: 6
- Opportunity Identification
- Customer Discovery
- Branding & Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Basics of Communication
- Opportunities Landscape
- New Product Development
- Sales & Distribution / Go to Market
- Unit Economics
- Investor Pitching
- Customer Value Proposition
- Intellectual Property
- Business Models & Business Model Canvas
- Incubation Ecosystem
Credits: 6
- Business Landscape
- Capital, Debt, and Equity
- Startup Financing Sources
- Accounting and Cash Flow
- Funding Negotiations
- Role of Finance
- Product Pricing
- Balance Sheet
- Financial Risk
- Valuation and Business Sustainability
- Financial Assets and Liabilities
- Break-even Analysis
- Financial Ratios
- Venture Capital
- From Startup to Scale-up
Credits: 6
Design Thinking for User-centred Innovation
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Design Thinking Process: Five Stages
- Design Thinking as a problem-solving tool for solving wicked problems across different sectors
- Tools and Techniques for Design Thinking process
- Roots of Design Thinking in Human Centric Design Process
- Design Thinking case studies in Indian companies/ organisations
Empathise with Users
- Understanding the user and context of use
- Interviewing (Stories, Anecdotes)
- User research to access unmet and unarticulated needs of users
- Observational Research
- Types of user research. From user-centric to users as partners
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
Defining a Problem
- Analysis of user data to gain deeper insights
- Empathy map
- Insights to design ideas and action
- Persona
- Affinity analysis
Creative Ideation
- Divergence and Convergence
- Sketching, Visualisation
- Collaborative ideation
- Storytelling
- Creative ideation techniques
Prototyping
- Ideas to presentable concepts
- Quick and Dirty Prototyping
- Storyboards
- Developing mock-ups models, and prototypes
Testing Ideas
- Checking back with users' needs and aspirations
- Usability and ergonomic testing
- Presenting and communicating design
- Presenting Prototypes, testing prototypes, obtaining feedback to refine products
Credits: 6
- Technology Ventures
- Startup Venture Resources
- Go-to-Market Strategy for Startups
- Startup Capital
- Startup Incorporation
- Startup Ecosystem
- Reality Check I: Problem Validation
- Financial Projections
- Business Model Development
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Incubators and Technology Parks
- Reality Check II: Solution Validation
- Startup Team
- Proposal Pitching
- Business Growth and Scaling
Credits: 6
- Customer Problem Discovery
- Customer Value Proposition
- Customer Testing and Validation
- Branding and Advertising
- Unit Economics
- Sales Force Strategy and Structure
- After-sales Service
- Investor Value Proposition
- Customer Persona Development
- Customer-centric Solution Design
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- B2B Sales and Distribution
- Sales Force Capability and Training
- Customer Loyalty and Advocacy
- Market Segmentation and Market Sizing
- Prototyping and New Product Development
- Business Model Development
- Pricing Strategy and Architecture
- B2C Sales and Distribution
- Sales Force Automation (CRM and AI)
- Sales Forecasting and Financial Forecasting
Credits: 6
- Basics of Strategic Thinking
- Operating Strategy: Capabilities and Systems
- Leadership Qualities
- Choosing Where to Play
- Financial Model: Growth, Profitability, Cash Flow, and Business Viability
- Personal Leadership
- Positioning, Differentiation, and Right to Win
- Role of Leadership in Strategy
Credits: 6
Foundations of Climate Change and Sustainability
Technology and Innovation in the Climate Domain
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Transportation and Logistics
- Carbon Capture and Storage
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Climate Entrepreneurship Landscape
Opportunity Identification and Problem Definition
Designing Sustainable Solutions
Customer, Competitor, and Stakeholder Analysis
Crafting the Customer Value Proposition
Business Models for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Finance and Funding for Climate Ventures
Scaling Ventures and Measuring Impact
Credits: 6
- Ethnography as a Research Methodology for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Participant and Non-participant Observation
- Conducting Ethnographic Interviews
- Stakeholder Identification
- Data Coding: Open Coding
- Gaining Access to the Field
- Capturing Data through Field Notes
- Data Storage and Organization
- Dimensions of Data: Economic, Sociological, Psychological, and Historical
- Data Coding: Axial Coding
- Ethics of Ethnographic Inquiry
- Thick Description of Cultures
- Shadowing Key Stakeholders
- Netnography
Note:
The list of modules provided is subject to change and may be updated or revised at the discretion of the professors or instructors.
Key Insights
Fees Structure
Particulars
Amount
Application Fee
INR 2,500/- + GST
Total Fee
(including application fee)
INR 4,50,000/- + GST
Instalment Pattern
Instalment
Amount
Remarks
Instalment I
Term 1 courses total amount
Within 30 days of the start of the sessions
Instalment II
Term 2 courses total amount
Within 30 days of the start of the sessions
Instalment III
Term 3 courses total amount
Within 30 days of the start of the sessions
Certification
- Upon successful completion of the ePGD, learners will be awarded the Diploma from IIT Bombay.
Who Should Attend?
The e-Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is open to graduates from recognised universities. No prior work experience is required.
Eligibility Criteria
The e-Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is designed for students as well as working professionals. The diploma can be completed over a flexible duration of 1 to 3 years.
- Candidates having an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university. The diploma is open to:
- Engineering/Science/Business graduates who plan to start entrepreneurial ventures
- Startup founders and entrepreneurs who want to address gaps in their knowledge and skillsets
- Corporate intrapreneurs working within organisations
- Researchers in industrial or public sector R&D labs interested in developing commercially viable products
- Managers in innovation and incubation centres seeking structured learning in entrepreneurship
- No prior work experience is required.
- Selection Process: Admission is based on a screening process that evaluates the applicant’s academic background, statement of purpose, and overall suitability for the diploma.
Assessment per Course
- An end-term examination is mandatory, along with project presentations.
- Projects will follow a stage-gate model to measure innovation and venture creation.
- Class participation will be assessed through activities and engagement.
- In-class performance, including simulations, will be evaluated.
- Assignments and quizzes will form part of the assessment.
- Case evaluations will also be included.
Attendance Criteria
- A minimum attendance of 80% is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the ePGD in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
The Diploma offers a flexible completion timeline of 12 to 36 months. Participants can complete the required 36 credits at a pace that suits their academic or professional commitments.
The Diploma is open to candidates who hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university. It is suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, corporate intrapreneurs, R&D professionals, innovation managers and recent graduates. No prior work experience is required.
The Diploma follows a blended learning format, comprising live online classes along with mandatory campus immersion sessions at IIT Bombay every term. Campus immersions include examinations, project presentations and selected lab- and field-based learning experiences.
Participants develop practical knowledge across the venture creation lifecycle, including opportunity identification, design thinking, customer discovery, business model development, entrepreneurial finance, marketing, technology venture formation, leadership and scaling innovative ventures.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete all Diploma requirements will be awarded an e-Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Entrepreneurship by IIT Bombay.
Yes. The curriculum emphasises hands-on learning through live projects, venture development exercises, prototype creation, pitch presentations, industry case studies and engagement with incubators, mentors, investors and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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