IIM Kozhikode has announced the opening of admissions for the seventh batch of its Professional Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, an eight-month online course tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals. The programme focuses on developing essential skills for venture creation, covering both traditional and emerging entrepreneurship models, including social entrepreneurship aspects like microfinance and crowdfunding. Participants will benefit from IIM Kozhikode LIVE, the institute’s business incubator, which provides mentoring and exposure to innovation-led thinking. The curriculum consists of ten modules, including Accounting and Finance, Entrepreneurial Marketing, and Corporate Entrepreneurship, designed to enhance business acumen and practical skills. Participants will engage in simulations to apply their learning in real-world scenarios, culminating in a Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode for those who meet the requirements. This initiative reflects the growing importance of entrepreneurship in India, where the start-up ecosystem has seen significant growth, contributing nearly USD 140 billion to the economy in FY23, with projections reaching USD 1 trillion by 2030.