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Innovators Network bringing Bangalore entrepreneurs together

Innovators Network bringing Bangalore entrepreneurs together

An industry-wide Innovators Network was launched to connect the entrepreneurs of the city at a recently concluded Innovation Workshop at IIM Bangalore.

The Innovators Network envisages fulfilling the longstanding need of entrepreneurs and innovators who wanted a platform for frequent interaction and seek guidance from successful role models in innovation space in industry.

The network will be supported by Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) IIM Bangalore, IIT Delhi Alumni Association - Bangalore Chapter, Proteans Software Solutions, Erehwon Innovation Consulting and alumni of IITs and IIMs all of whom have given their commitment to work for the innovation cause in the Garden City.

More : dailyindia.com

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