About the Program

About The Program

MSE Business Strategy and Growth Accelerator Program is a 6 weeks program for micro enterprises desirous of transforming business growth to its next level with a structured strategic approach. The program will be delivered in a hybrid format with virtual and physical sessions from Industry experts, case studies of growing companies and workshops to create growth strategies for your own business.

Program Structure (On-campus + Online)

The Program is designed for a cohort of 30 micro enterprises for 7 days over 6 weekends

WEEK-1

WEEK-2

Classroom sessions at IIMB Campus

Day 2: Developing Vision-Mission for Business, Human Resources Impact of Growth, Marketing Strategies for Growth, Digital Strategies for Growth, Human Resources: Strategies for Growth

Day 3: Business Growth: Case Discussion, Business Strategies and Growth Drivers, IT and Operations Strategies for Growth, Financing Growth: Issues and Strategies, Financing Options for Rapid Growth 

WEEK-2

Classroom sessions at IIMB Campus

Day 2: Developing Vision-Mission for Business, Human Resources Impact of Growth, Marketing Strategies for Growth, Digital Strategies for Growth, Human Resources: Strategies for Growth

Day 3: Business Growth: Case Discussion, Business Strategies and Growth Drivers, IT and Operations Strategies for Growth, Financing Growth: Issues and Strategies, Financing Options for Rapid Growth 

WEEK-3

Online Workshop

Day 4: Building a Vision for organisation

Activity-based exercise to build Individual Organisation Vision for growing organisations

WEEK-4

Online Sessions

Day 5: Operationalisation of business strategies

Case Studies of Inspirational business growth in Industry

WEEK-5

Online workshop

Day 6: Building Strategic Growth Roadmap workshop with leadership team

Individual Enterprise Growth Roadmaps preparation

WEEK-6

Online Sessions

Day 7: Individual presentations by participants enterprises on Growth Roadmaps

Validation of growth strategies with experts and Valedictory

Program starts 26th August for 6 weekends till 30th Sept 2023

2 days At IIMB Campus on 1st and 2nd September 2023

5 days – Online on Saturday mornings

Program Methodology

Instructor-led classroom learning

Instructor-led classroom learning

Workshop activity- based learning

Workshop activity- based learning

Virtual interaction- based learning

Virtual interaction- based learning

Case studies from Industry

Case studies from Industry

Program Outcomes for Participants

The program has been designed to develop an advanced understanding of business strategy, growth drivers and get a wholistic perspective to growing businesses. Expected outcomes of the structured program are –

Clear vision for the organization with a strategy to grow its business

Understanding of key business drivers for expansion of product categories, service offerings, pricing,
market positioning, strategies for implementation, business growth monitoring metrics

Strategic growth roadmap for own business that could result in about 100% growth in turnover in 2 years

Program Benefits

Interactive discussions with senior faculty at IIM Bangalore and experienced business leaders from Industry who have led strategic business growth

Access to knowledge bank comprising Case studies, Research Reports, Videos, etc. about strategic business growth

Access to self-paced learning content on how to drive business growth

Add-on one-to-one consultation with Business mentors

Micro enterprise with annual turnover upto INR 5 Cr

Enterprises to be in operations for minimum 3 years with entity registration prior to 2020

Promoter, Partner, Managing Director, Enterprise owner, willing to commit 6 weekends to the program

Educational qualifcation of participant to be minimum graduation or equivalent with atleast 50% marks

Selection Process

Aspirants can submit their application through the link given in the brochure

Aspirants can submit their application through the link given in the brochure

A selection committee comprising of members from IIMB, ISAN & SIDBI will shortlist the participants

A selection committee comprising of members from IIMB, ISAN & SIDBI will shortlist the participants

Growth Progress Review

The success of this accelerator program is in actual growth of businesses. Post completion of the program, participants shall share their progress over 3 years representing growth of their enterprises on critical performance parameters.

Certificate

Certificate will be awarded by IIMB upon successful completion of the Program

Program Fee

The total Program Fees is INR 1,03,000 (+ GST) which is subsidised by over 90% with support from SIDBI
The Program fee includes residential stay and food at IIMB Campus for 2 days of on-campus program days. Travel cost, if any to be borne by the participants
Selected participant micro enterprises would need to pay only INR 8000 (+ GST) directly to IIMB towards program fee

Program Director – Prof. Ganesh N Prabhu

Professor Prabhu’s areas of research and teaching are product innovation, strategy, qualitative research methods and entrepreneurship. He has published in top journals like the Academy of Management Review and Research Policy. Ganesh is a doctorate (1996) of the Indian institute of Management Ahmedabad with specialization in strategy. Professor Prabhu has conducted top management sessions for Honeywell, ITC, Qualcomm, Tata Group, Tessaract and Tetra Pak and has conducted strategy, visioning or innovation workshops for senior executive groups at  Bharat Electronics, Crompton Greaves, ETA Ascon Holding, HAL, Honeywell, Indian Oil, L&T, Quest, Oracle, Union Bank of India. He jointly coordinates executive programs  Strategic Analysis for Competitive Advantage and Creating Successful New Products and has led customized programs for Amul, Cognizant, CA Technologies, Future Group, Trent, Reliance, Seimens, Wipro-GE and Yahoo. He has consulted for National Dairy Development Board and Reviewed major restructuring plans of HMT Machine Tools and HMT Tractors.

About IIMB

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. IIMB has 100+ full-time faculty members. It has been accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), a global school accreditation system run by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) that specializes in higher education institutions of management and business administration. IIMB has been ranked No.2 in the India Rankings 2023 in the Management Education category under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by the MHRD.

International Ranking

IIMB continues to be ranked among the Top-50 schools globally, ft executive education 2023, for a fourth year in succession. IIMB EEP ranks 42nd and is amongst the Top-50 global Executive Education providers as per Financial Times London ranking for Executive Education 2023.

About ISAN

India SME Accelerator Network (ISAN) is an exclusive business accelerator for MSMEs, dedicated to building future ready MSMEs across the country. ISAN provides a structured and methodical approach to dealing with critical business challenges, guided by industry experts in specialised domains through mentoring of business owners, in association with chambers, industry trade associations and apex bodies of SMEs in India

About SIDBI

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), is an apex Financial institution in India that was established on April 2, 1990. SIDBI plays a crucial role in the development, Financing and promotion of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector in India. The primary objective of SIDBI is to provide financial and developmental support to MSMEs across the country. It offers various financial products and services such as direct and indirect financing, venture capital, microfinance, factoring, and technology upgradation schemes. In addition to financing, SIDBI provides developmental assistance to MSMEs by implementing various programs and initiatives. It supports capacity building, skill development, entrepreneurship development, and technology adoption among MSMEs. SIDBI also focuses on promoting sustainable and inclusive growth by encouraging green initiatives and supporting socially responsible enterprises.

Partners

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NOTE: India SME Accelerator Network is the only authorised entity to receive applications for this program being conducted with IIM Bangalore and SIDBI. No other association/ trade body is authorised to seek applications or claim to act on our behalf. Please do not fall for any such claim and/or pay any additional money to anyone for this program.