MUMBAI, India — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) invites applications for Batch 38 of its Start Your Business (SYB) programme. Designed specifically for aspiring and early stage first-generation entrepreneurs, SYB offers a unique opportunity to gain the strategic knowledge, practical tools, and mentoring support required to transform a business idea into a sustainable venture.
An initiative of the Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship (CFBE) at SPJIMR, the programme has built a strong legacy of enabling over 650+ participants to navigate the early stages of entrepreneurship. With a carefully structured four-month hybrid format (over nine weekends and business plan presentation in the 13th weekend), the programme blends academic rigour with real-world insights, equipping participants with a deep understanding of business planning, marketing, finance, operations, legal aspects, and leadership.
Prof. Tulsi Jayakumar, Executive Director, CFBE and Chairperson, Post Graduate Programme in Family Managed Business (PGPFMB), said: “The Start Your Business programme is not just about learning the theory of entrepreneurship—it is about testing, refining, and building real ventures in real time. Through a dynamic blend of foundational knowledge and hands-on venture creation, SYB transforms aspiration into action and equips participants with the mindset, tools, and support to launch with confidence.”
The Start Your Business programme is known for its hands-on approach, including sessions with experienced entrepreneurs, one-on-one mentoring, and a business plan presentation before investors and experts. Participants also gain access to SPJIMR’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, opening doors to potential partnerships, funding opportunities, and alumni networks.
SYB Batch 36 alumni and young entrepreneur Arpita Mandal shared: “The SYB programme helped me realise that the true value doesn’t lie in the idea alone, but in addressing a real, meaningful problem. It provided me with invaluable mentorship and direction on how to thoughtfully approach and launch my start-up venture.”
Batch 38 is scheduled to begin from November 15, with limited seats available to ensure a personalised learning experience. To learn more about the SYB programme, visit: https://www.spjimr.org/start-
Applicants should have preferably completed an undergraduate programme from a certified or recognised university, possess an entrepreneurial streak with a desire to start their own business or scale an early-stage start-up, and be comfortable with English as the medium of instruction.
