Entrepreneurship Awareness Program — Workshop Report

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University (SBBSU) • UIET

26–29 August 2025

• Day 1 — Inaugural & Motivation
• Day 2 — Startup Ecosystem & Design Thinking
• Day 3 — Qualities, Innovation & Finance
• Day 4 — Tech Trends in Business
• Closing Ceremony
• Committees
• Conclusion

Day 1: Inaugural Ceremony and Motivational Sessions

Date: 26th August 2025

The workshop commenced with a divine Shabad by Er. Navpreet Singh (Workshop, ME) followed by a traditional lamp lighting ceremony symbolizing the light of knowledge and innovation.

• Welcome Address: Prof. (Dr.) Dharmjit Singh Parmar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SBBS University.
• Program Overview: Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Dhir, Dean Academics.
• Speaker Introduction: Dr. Smriti Thakur, Department of English.

Session I: Mr. Charan Kamal, a visionary entrepreneur and transformative speaker, delivered a powerful session on career motivation and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Session II: Sardar Harjinder Singh Cheema, Managing Director, Cheema Boilers, emphasized the need for entrepreneurs in India and shared insights on qualities of an entrepreneur.

Day 2: Startup Ecosystem and Design Thinking

Date: 27th August 2025

Session I: Mr. Lovepreet Negi, Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Department of Commerce, explained the concept of startups using real-time case studies.

Session II: Mr. Gurminder Singh, Managing Director, Coder roots (Mohali), introduced Design Thinking and discussed its phases in detail.

Day 3: Entrepreneurial Qualities, Innovation and Finance

Date: 28th August 2025

Session I: Mr. Manjit Singh Nijjar, International Ambassador (UK), highlighted essential entrepreneurial qualities and the role of AI in business ecosystems.

Session II: Mr. Paramjit Singh Sachdeva, Managing Director, Sachdeva Stocks Pvt. Ltd., Hoshiarpur, lectured on investment, trading, and financial management.

Session III: Mr. Pradeep Verma, Principal Director, Central Institute of Hand Tools, spoke on student entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity.

Day 4: Technological Trends in Business

Date: 29th August 2025

Combined Session: Mr. Sarabjit (AVP – Partnerships, Trans Neuron Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) along with Mr. Vishnu, delivered a session on AI, Machine Learning, and Business Analytics in today’s business world.

Closing Ceremony

Date: 29th August 2025

The concluding session featured a vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Kaur, Convenor & Organizing Secretary, Head of CSE Dept., and Dean UIET.

Organizing Committees

Anchoring & Stage Conduct Committee

• Dr. Smriti Thakur
• Er. Hitakshi
• Er. Harish Sharma
• Mr. Gurpreet Singh

Invitation Committee

• Dr. Jagteshwar Singh
• Dr. Gurmanik Kaur
• Er. Jeevanjot Singh
• Er. Akashdeep Singh

Reception and Certificate, Memento Distribution Committee

• Er. Ramanpreet Kaur
• Er. Kirandeep
• Er. Tajinder Kaur
• Er. Harmeet Kaur
• Er. Neelam
• Er. Gurjeet Kaur

Refreshment Committee

• Mr. Navdeep Singh
• Mr. Manpreet Singh Kalra
• Mr. Gurpreet Singh
• Mr. Roop Singh
• Mr. Pawan Kumar and Team

Purchase Committee

• Mr. R. S. Dhami
• Mr. Harminder Singh

Finance Committee

• Dr. Mahendra Kumar
• Mr. Paramjit Singh

Social Media & Website

• Er. Akashdeep Singh
• Er. Gurminder Singh
• Er. Sandeep Kumar
• Ms. Rajwinder Kaur
• Ms. Gurpreet Kaur

Photography

• Mr. Harish Sharma
• Mr. Gurpreet Singh
• Mr. Sukhwinder Singh and Team

Discipline Committee

• Dr. Sandeep Kumar
• Er. Kuldeep Singh
• Er. Manpreet Singh
• Er. Gurpreet Singh
• Er. Gundeep Singh
• Er. Anuradha
• Ms. Upasna
• Mr. Karanpreet Singh

Conclusion

The five-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program was a great success, igniting the spirit of innovation and self-reliance among engineering students. With motivational talks, case studies, and entrepreneurial insights, the workshop laid a strong foundation for future entrepreneurs and leaders.