The World Needs Entrepreneurs! They create and run businesses that act as the catalyst for change. These Businesses create jobs, capital investments and strengthen economies time and again.

IFMR Recognizes the power behind this globe driving engine and salutes the Visionary genius. Staying aligned with IFMR’s commitment to instill entrepreneurial spirit in every student, every human-being; The Entrepreneurship Club (TEC) at IFMR is planning to conduct its annual event - The Strides 12.

This Year, TEC and Colloquium @ IFMR, in partnership with TIE have a vision- to scale up Strides 12 in both purpose and scale. We are planning to host a two day event, one which both the students and the corporate can relate to. Events will Encompass a very Stimulating competition for students that will test every aspect of their ability to create and sustain a business in a virally changing environment. The center stage will be taken by a Launch-pad event which will showcase start-up businesses pitching in their product/ businesses to woo Venture Capitalists/Investors. We are hoping to achieve a new milestone this year. Believe us! From this event, every person will have a key takeaway.

 DAY - I  : February 3^rd, 2012 

 VENUE  : GRT GRAND CONVENTION CENTER, T.NAGAR

 DAY - II  : February 4^th, 2012

 VENUE   : IFMR COLLEGE CAMPUS, NUNGAMBAKKAM.