The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) launched an 18-month ‘PG certificate in entrepreneurship’ programme to empower aspiring entrepreneurs from the Telugu states. The programme includes 10 months of academic training and 8 months of mentorship, aligning with SIDBI’s ‘Mission Swavalamban’. It aims to drive innovation and economic growth, providing extensive support, training, and funding assistance to 30 selected participants from diverse backgrounds.