The Department of Commerce, Chandigarh Business School of Administration, organized a session on “Prototype Validation and Converting Innovation into Start-Up.” The session was conducted with the objective of nurturing entrepreneurial thinking among students by providing them insights into the journey from ideation to creating a successful start-up. The resource person for the session was Mr. Raman Goyal, Chief Manager, Bank of India, Chandigarh, who has extensive experience in supporting MSMEs, start-ups, and innovation-driven enterprises. His in-depth knowledge of financial ecosystems and start-up support mechanisms added great value to the session. He explained the importance of testing the feasibility and functionality of a prototype, using real-world case studies and banking sector examples. A total of 90 students from B.Com (Hons.) participated in the session. The session received positive feedback from attendees, with many appreciating the real-world examples provided by the speaker. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A where students raised practical concerns about market entry, funding challenges, and risk management. The session ended with the felicitation of the guest and a vote of thanks by Dr. Seema Saini, HOD, Department of Commerce.
