Summer Founders Program

• What is SFP?
  • SFP, an acronym for Summer Founders Program, is the latest initiative by E-Cell towards promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship in the institute. The first SFP was held in April-June 2006. The program is meant to provide an integrated support system to the students of IIT Bombay who aspire to convert an idea into an enterprise this summers.
• Who can participate?
  • Summer Founders Program is only open for IIT Bombay students. Students from all levels of education and from any department at IIT Bombay can participate in SFP.
• When does it happen?
  • SFP lectures start in April. This is followed by submission of a B-plan. A one month Mentoring is given to the selected teams in May, followed by the final presentation in June first week.
• Why participate?
  • SFP is a great way to utilize your summer holidays by taking your business ideas to the next level. SFP includes mentoring from well known entrepreneurs and faculty. You are also given an opportunity to present your business plan to Venture Capitalists, who may consider funding your plan.