College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat

Organized by
Departmental Innovation Council
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
(NBA Accredited)
College of Engineering and Management, Kolaghat

Introduction

The Entrepreneurship Competition serves as a platform to highlight innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial talent. This report provides an overview of the competition, including its objectives, participant, evaluation criteria, and key outcomes.

Description of the event

A talk on entrepreneurship was organized on 14/08/2024 by Mr. Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay to inspire students to pursue entrepreneurship. Then, as part of the event, students were invited to submit a synopsis of their entrepreneurship proposals. Following this, they were asked to present their ideas for evaluation on 12/02/2025.

Participant Name	Topic
Sirsha Karmakar & M. Raja Sadhvika	MASTERCARE
Sudip Ghosh & Souvik Banerjee	Tek Coding
Ankita Saha	TOPSY_TURVY
Rupayan Panja	ADDY_ Startup
Subhankar Bose	ImpactMedia
Puskar Kumar Prasad, Ranit Das & Pulagam Abhimanyu	Electronics Service any Time
Arghya Das and M Hari Kishore	NutriTrack proposal
Chinmoy Goswami	ECO Friendly Subscription Box Business
Aditya Banerjee	Freedom
Saikat Jana	SmartServeTech

Participant Name	Description	Rating (1-5)
1. Idea Clarity	Clear explanation of the business idea, its goals, and vision.
2. Innovation & Creativity	Uniqueness of the idea and its ability to stand out in the market.
3. Problem Identification	Clear identification of the problem the idea solves, and relevance to the target market.
4. Market Understanding	Knowledge of target audience, industry trends, and competition
5. Feasibility & Viability	Practicality of implementation and the potential for success
6. Business Model	Clear explanation of how the business will make money
7. Presentation Skills	Quality of delivery: confidence, clarity, engagement, and professionalism
8. Financial Projections	Realistic financial forecasts, including cost structure and revenue projections.
9. Potential for Growth / Scaling	Ability to scale the idea or adapt to changing market conditions.
10. Social / Environmental Impact	Positive social or environmental impact of the business idea.

Name and Affiliation of Experts:

• Dr. Chinmoy Maity, Assistant Professor, CEMK
• Dr. Alok Ranjan Pal, Assistant Professor, CEMK
• Prof. Soumitra De, Assistant Professor, CEMK

Organizing Members:

• Prof. Lipika Datta (Convenor)
• Dr. Chinmoy Maity
• Dr. Alok Ranjan Pal
• Prof. Soumitra De

Nominated Top Teams Details:

• Sudip Ghosh & Souvik Banerjee
• Ankita Saha
• Arghya Das & M Hari Kishore

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Conclusion

The Entrepreneurship Idea Competition organized by the CSE Department of College of Engineering and Management Kolaghat has successfully provided a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit, and problem-solving skills. This competition not only encouraged creativity but also fostered a sense of collaboration and teamwork among participants. The enthusiasm, dedication, and hard work exhibited by all the teams were truly inspiring, reflecting the bright future of entrepreneurship.

Acknowledgement

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Director of College of Engineering and Management Kolaghat for for providing all types of facilities and resources for organizing this event. A special thank to TPO sir, the faculty members and the judges who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a success. Their unwavering support, guidance, and dedication made this event possible. We also appreciate the active participation of all the students who presented their ideas, as well as the audience for their encouragement and enthusiasm.