BHAU's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell, COEP TECH

🌟 B-Plan 2024 at Pune Startup Fest ‘25 – Where Ideas Ignite! 🌟 On October 17th, 2024, Bhau’s Innovation & Entrepreneurial Cell at COEP Technological University hosted the highly anticipated B-Plan competition, bringing together 20 ambitious teams ready to showcase their entrepreneurial brilliance. 🚀 📈 The Challenge: Participants presented business plans balancing innovation, feasibility, and scalability while reflecting market potential and team capability. Each team delivered impactful 10-minute presentations, followed by rigorous Q&A sessions judged by two esteemed industry leaders: Alhad Deshpande (Alhad D.): CEO at ParsBEM Consultants Pvt. Ltd., a leader in innovative consulting solutions for sustainability and business excellence. Sanket Dharia (Sanket Dharia): Managing Director at ParsBEM Consultants Pvt. Ltd., driving innovation and excellence in consultancy services. 💰 The Prize Pool: The event featured a prize pool of ₹10,000, rewarding the brightest and boldest ideas! The top teams from the B-Plan competition will advance to Spectra, a premier event held during Pune Startup Fest '25. Spectra will be a platform for the brightest startups to refine their business plans, pitch to investors, and prepare for future entrepreneurial opportunities. 🏆 Winning Teams: 1️⃣ Clover (ATHARVA SATAV, OM PATIL, Aditya Ranjan)– AI-powered money management app, helping users take control of their finances. 2️⃣ Careflux (Nisha Sharma, Parth Patle, Sonal Lodha, Anuja Gaikwad)– Customized food solutions for your pet dog, ensuring their health and well-being with personalized nutrition. 3️⃣ Akriti (Anjali Pandey)– A sustainable solution to turning temple waste into compost, addressing environmental issues while promoting sustainability. 🎯 Teams Shortlisted for Spectra (besides the winners): 1️⃣ Rishva 2️⃣ Eco Egnite 💡 From innovative solutions to market challenges to robust financial and execution plans, the teams displayed a remarkable ability to think strategically and creatively. This event reaffirms that the future of innovation is in capable hands. 👏 A big shoutout to all the participants, judges, and organizers for making B-Plan 2024 a phenomenal success! Let’s continue to innovate, inspire, and ignite change. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #PuneStartupFest #COEPTechnologicalUniversity #StartupEcosystem

On 8th November, Bhau’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell at COEP Technological University proudly hosted an E-cell meetup that welcomed 15+ entrepreneurship cells from colleges. This event fostered a dynamic environment for networking, idea exchange, and collaboration, helping participants connect and share their unique visions for advancing the entrepreneurial landscape. 🤝 Each E-cell was given 5-10 minutes to present their goals and initiatives, allowing everyone to gain insights into each other’s missions and inspire one another. This engaging setup created a foundation for meaningful collaborations and a stronger, united E-cell community in Pune. 🎉 The meetup also featured exciting activities to encourage bonding and teamwork among attendees. One of the highlights was "Bizwatch", a fun branding challenge where participants identified brands based on taglines or logos. This activity allowed everyone to unwind, connect, and build camaraderie in a lively and interactive way. It was a pleasure to host everyone Entrepreneurship-Cell, VJTI; Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cell, IISER Pune; E-Cell Yukta; ED Cell PUMBA; E-Cell SKNCOE, Pune; ED-Cell, BMCC; PICT Entrepreneurship Development Cell; E-Cell SGGSIE&T, Nanded; ECell GHRCEM; CRiEYA Pre-Incubation and Incubation Hub; ED Cell & IIC; Entrepreneurship Cell, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University; Entrepreneurship Development Cell, VIT Pune; ; CELL ECell SCOE Pune and we look forward to seeing the partnerships and innovations inspired by this event! 🚀

On October 4th, 2023, BHAU's I&E Cell and Pune Startup Fest'25, hosted an enlightening session titled "Munafa Mindset," featuring Mr. Manish Chauhan sir, founder of jagoinvestor.com. A strong financial base is vital for both personal success 📈 and entrepreneurship. This event aimed to empower students and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential financial literacy and strategies for wealth creation. It began with a warm welcome from the organizers, emphasizing the importance of building a strong financial foundation in entrepreneurship. 🤝 Mr. Chauhan shared eight foundational principles for financial security, including the need to focus on increasing income, avoiding unnecessary debt, and understanding the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) concept. He stressed the importance of saving before spending and investing early for long-term growth.The session also included an engaging Q&A segment, allowing attendees to discuss their financial challenges and gain practical insights.💡 The event concluded with Mr. Chauhan highlighting the significance of careful financial planning for achieving personal and professional success. Participants left inspired and equipped to take control of their financial futures.

🚀 Ad-Venture 2024 at Pune Startup Fest '25! 🎉 On October 17th, 2024, Bhau’s Innovation & Entrepreneurial Cell at COEP Technological University hosted Ad-Venture, a thrilling event where sharp marketing skills and strategic thinking took the centre stage.💡 A huge thanks to our esteemed judge, Mr. Shashank Verma Sir , for lending expertise and insight, making the event even more impactful! 🌟 For the final round, 15 teams faced a unique challenge: market an everyday commodity—the fanny pack . The theme was Coldplay 🎶💥, inspiring teams to showcase boundless creativity through innovative ad campaigns! As the teams battled it out, it was clear that creativity knew no bounds! From nostalgic appeals to futuristic pitches, the event felt like Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" on loop. 🎶✨ 🏆 The results were nothing short of impressive! 1st : ROCKSTARS 2nd : JINGLE  3rd : BECH DENGE 2.0 💰 The event featured a ₹10,000 prize pool, and all teams demonstrated exceptional marketing flair and strategic thinking, proving their potential to navigate today’s fast-paced business landscape. The event truly encapsulated Coldplay's blend of innovation and resonance—bright, bold, and unforgettable.🌠   Promoting the skills of Marketing and the Youth who will join, BIEC and PSF congratulates all the teams for their remarkable performances!👏🎓

Beyond the Blackboard: A Session with Neha Agrawal BHAU's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell and Pune Startup Fest' 25 proudly presented "Beyond the Blackboard," featuring renowned educator Neha Agrawal, known for her channel "Mathematically Inclined," which boasts over 1.5 million subscribers 🌟. This session offered a unique opportunity to explore her journey and insights into the world of mathematics education 📚. Neha Agrawal has revolutionized math education for CBSE, ISC, and JEE students. Her courses and innovative shortcuts are invaluable resources for learners aiming to excel in these exams 🎯. During the session, Neha shared her experiences and challenges in starting her YouTube journey at a time when the landscape was far from certain. One of her key messages was, “If you don’t evolve, you dissolve,” highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s fast-paced environment. She also discussed the balance between pursuing one’s passion and achieving financial stability, advising students to view their passions as side hustles until they gain a secure footing 💡. When asked to describe her relationship with mathematics in three words, Neha responded with “Love, Love, and Love,” emphasizing her deep passion for the subject . She encouraged attendees to embrace challenges, stating, "Challenges aate rahenge but hum magic barsaate rahenge" ✨🪄. The session was not just an educational experience but also an inspiring reminder of the power of passion and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. Neha Agrawal’s journey inspires aspiring educators and students, showcasing that with dedication, anything is achievable 💪.

Beyond the Blackboard: A Session with Neha Agrawal BHAU's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell and Pune Startup Fest' 25 proudly presented "Beyond the Blackboard," featuring renowned educator Neha Agrawal, known for her channel "Mathematically Inclined," which boasts over 1.5 million subscribers 🌟. This session offered a unique opportunity to explore her journey and insights into the world of mathematics education 📚. Neha Agrawal has revolutionized math education for CBSE, ISC, and JEE students. Her courses and innovative shortcuts are invaluable resources for learners aiming to excel in these exams 🎯. During the session, Neha shared her experiences and challenges in starting her YouTube journey at a time when the landscape was far from certain. One of her key messages was, “If you don’t evolve, you dissolve,” highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s fast-paced environment. She also discussed the balance between pursuing one’s passion and achieving financial stability, advising students to view their passions as side hustles until they gain a secure footing 💡. When asked to describe her relationship with mathematics in three words, Neha responded with “Love, Love, and Love,” emphasizing her deep passion for the subject . She encouraged attendees to embrace challenges, stating, "Challenges aate rahenge but hum magic barsaate rahenge" ✨🪄. The session was not just an educational experience but also an inspiring reminder of the power of passion and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. Neha Agrawal’s journey inspires aspiring educators and students, showcasing that with dedication, anything is achievable 💪.

At COEP Technological University, Bhau’s Innovation & Entrepreneurial Cell conducted Munafa event on October 6th, 2024 as a part of Pune Startup Fest’25. In the fast-paced world of business, innovation and financial acumen go hand in hand. 15 teams were challenged to do just that—turn basic commodities into profit within just 5 hours. The challenge? ⏳ Each team had to think on their feet, applying strategic financial skills and entrepreneurial instincts to maximize their returns using only their initial commodity. The result? 📈 An impressive display of resourcefulness, creativity, and rapid problem-solving, highlighting the potential of today’s young entrepreneurs. The event featured a prize pool of ₹7,000, and the winning teams did not disappoint. SAAVS took first place, raising a remarkable profit, followed by ISOBUTENE in second place and PARADISE in third. In total, all the teams raised upto ₹18000 profit in the whole activity. From leveraging creative services to executing well-planned negotiations, participants demonstrated the kind of flair that drives the future of business. At BIEC, we are committed to fostering entrepreneurial spirit, providing platforms for students to put theory into practice and develop real-world skills. Munafa was a testament to how far entrepreneurial thinking can go with the right mindset and a little pressure!✨🏆

Congratulations to Quantian Technologies team! 🎉 I met Chetan Almelkar for the first time at Pune StartUp Fest hosted by BHAU's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell, COEP TECH and COEP Technological University. Both Chetan and Kaushal Mahajan are amazing entrepreneurs with great experience in the ecosystem. As a company raises funding, it is important to know that founders have an accountability towards their investors and that is why I wish the Quantian team not only 'Congratulations' but also 'Best of luck!' I would like to thank investors Kalpesh and Mihir for putting your faith in Quantain and for trusting Bolstart's evaluation.

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Calling all Entrepreneurs! 🔉 Are you prepared for the ultimate pitch battle?✨ Secure your spot to Transform Your Startup's Future! Your Chance Awaits at Pune StartUp Fest's "Pitcher's Valley!" ✨ Last year, INR 5 crore ignited innovation! Who'll earn the spotlight this year? Brace yourselves for the ultimate entrepreneurial face-off. TiE Pune