The ISR Cell and Presidency School of Commerce, in association with Awake (Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka), successfully conducted a Five-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “AI-Driven Entrepreneurship & Innovation” from 29 May to 3 June 2026.

 

The FDP was designed to equip faculty members with contemporary knowledge and practical insights into Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation, and entrepreneurship through hands-on exposure to AI-enabled tools and emerging entrepreneurial practices.

 

The programme featured eminent resource persons Mr Chethan Mane and Mr Suhruth Ujjni from Awake, who delivered engaging sessions on AI awareness, idea validation, market research, digital branding, design thinking, start-up ecosystems, incubation support, funding opportunities, and social entrepreneurship. The sessions provided participants with valuable perspectives on leveraging AI to drive innovation and entrepreneurial success.

 

The FDP witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members across various disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and the practical application of AI tools. The programme significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of AI-driven innovation and strengthened their ability to mentor students in entrepreneurship, start-ups, and innovation-focused initiatives.

 

The successful conduct of the FDP reflects Presidency University’s commitment to fostering innovation-led education, entrepreneurial thinking, and research excellence.

The programme was led by Ms Vanitha, Manager, ISR Cell, under the guidance of Dr Padmavathi, Dean, School of Commerce, and the Heads of the School of Commerce, Dr Poornima Karthikeyan and Dr Saba Inamdar. The initiative was coordinated by PRAGYA E-Cell Faculty Coordinators Dr Vijayasree and Dr Meenakshi, along with organising committee members Dr Mariyappan, Dr Dhanasekhar, Dr Alen Joshy, Dr Nasa Dhanraj, and Dr Shalu Shukla.