The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) at Lady Shri Ram College fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering students to become innovative leaders. Bridging academia and industry, E-Cell offers opportunities to develop skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking through speaker sessions, competitions, workshops, and projects. It promotes practical learning by connecting students with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, while training programs provide insights into marketing, operations, research, and social entrepreneurship. Through experiential learning, students tackle real-world challenges, enhancing their business acumen, resilience, and adaptability.
E-Cell also builds a collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem, facilitating networking through initiatives like Founders’ Forum. By supporting ambitious young women, E-Cell contributes to a culture of innovation and leadership.
The year 2025-26 marked a significant milestone for the Entrepreneurship Cell, as it celebrated a decade of fostering innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit. Over the past ten years, the Cell has evolved into a dynamic platform that nurtures ideas and enables students to engage meaningfully with the start-up ecosystem. This landmark year was commemorated through high impact initiatives, along with efforts to reconnect with alumni and senior members who have been integral to its journey. One of the flagship initiatives was Founders’ Forum 2.0 hosted on 25 September 2025, a curated roundtable that brought together 12+ multi-million dollar and Shark Tank-featured founders from ventures such as Aristavault, Outmatch, Nef’s Finds, and Dohful. The forum enabled insightful cross-sector dialogue, allowing participants to engage directly with experienced entrepreneurs and gain valuable industry perspectives.
Building on this momentum, Shark Tank Pitching Wars, which happened on 26 September 2025 emerged as a Extra Curricular Activities marquee competition, attracting 1000+ registrations and 46.6K+ impressions. The event culminated in a competitive final round, where 9 national level teams pitched their ideas before a panel of 4 industry experts and a live audience, showcasing innovation, strategy, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Beyond events, the Cell placed a strong emphasis on creating high-value knowledge resources. It developed a comprehensive Start-up Guide and an Industry Primer across 12 sectors, designed to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights for students stepping into the start-up ecosystem. The Cell undertook three live consulting and marketing projects across diverse sectors, including Ginger Games (gaming), Fitsol (climate tech), and Frozen Fun (F&B retail). These projects enabled members to collaborate with early-stage ventures, delivering targeted growth strategies while gaining hands-on experience.
Pioneering a new chapter in its journey, the Cell ideated its first ever in-house start-up, DealDock. Through 200+ on ground interactions, the initiative onboarded 150+ vendors and rolled out a pilot with 14 partners, reflecting a hands-on approach to building solutions from the ground up.
The Cell also curated Season 2 of Voices of Influence (5 February 2026), featuring Navan Jaiswal (Founder, Ekam Studios; Ex-Founder, Circle Pe). The session offered candid insights into entrepreneurship, scaling, and brand-building, fostering deeper engagement within the student community.
Staff Advisors : Jyotsna Arora, Vanshika Jain
