IDEATION SESSION BY MR. SAKTHIVEL, REGIONAL LEAD, MADURAI:
Date: 23 July 2025
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Partners / Guests: StartupTN (Government of Tamil Nadu)
Resource Person: Mr. Sakthivel, Regional Lead – Madurai, StartupTN
Objective of the Session
To create awareness among students about government-supported startup opportunities, funding schemes, and structured mentoring support available through StartupTN.
Participants / Audience
150 students from Thiagarajar School of Management.
Key Outcomes & Achievements
Participants gained awareness of government funding opportunities such as TANSEED, mentoring support through MentorTN, and direct procurement opportunities for startups. The session encouraged entrepreneurial thinking and startup formation among students.
Institutional Impact
Strengthened TSOM–IA’s linkage with StartupTN and positioned the institution as an active node within the regional startup ecosystem.
Date: 26 July 2025
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Partners / Guests: Google Developer Community – Madurai
Resource Persons: Mr. Karthik Derasari (Google Developer Expert), Mr. Senthilkumar Murugesan (Founder & CEO, SaveMom)
Objective of the Session
To provide hands-on exposure to advanced AI development tools and introduce students to emerging AI career pathways.
Participants / Audience
130 participants (70 internal students and 60 external participants).
Key Outcomes & Achievements
Participants received practical exposure to Agent Builder, Gemini, and Vertex AI platforms. The session increased student interest in AI-based careers and strengthened TSOM–IA’s association with the Google Developer ecosystem.
Institutional Impact
Enhanced technical skill orientation among students and reinforced TSOM–IA’s positioning in AI and emerging technology domains.
Date: 13 September 2025
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Partners / Guests: Google Developer Community
Resource Persons: Google Developer Experts (Firebase) and Code Vipassana Lead
Objective of the Session
To introduce students to Firebase and AI development tools and lay the foundation for the flagship PenmAI initiative.
Participants / Audience
109 students from multiple colleges.
Key Outcomes & Achievements
Participants received hands-on training on Firebase and Gemini CLI. The workshop established a strong base for prototype app development and fostered a culture of AI-driven innovation among students.
Institutional Impact
Positioned TSOM–IA as a preparatory hub for large-scale AI skill development initiatives.
Date: 26 September 2025
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Partners / Guests: TSOM, MRCAS, Google Developers, StartupTN
Objective of the Session
To empower women students and professionals with AI skills and promote inclusive participation in emerging technology domains.
Participants / Audience
2,055 physical participants with over 2,500 total enrolments.
Key Outcomes & Achievements
The workshop achieved an India-scale milestone in a Tier-2 city. Over 120 mentors trained by TSM supported participants. Google provided USD 5 worth of cloud credits to all app submissions. A large database of women innovators was created for future engagement.
Institutional Impact
Established TSOM–IA as a leader in women-centric technology and innovation initiatives at the regional and national level.
Date: 29 September 2025
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Partners / Guests: Auraa Aerospace, ISRO Officials, Madurai Corporation, Indian Bank
Objective of the Session
To inaugurate Auraa Aerospace and promote aerospace and drone technology awareness in the region.
Participants / Audience
700+ participants including students, professionals, and the general public.
Key Outcomes & Achievements
Madurai’s first Aerospace and Space Festival was conducted, generating significant public and media attention. Live drone demonstrations showcased applications in agriculture, defence, and logistics.
Institutional Impact
Significantly enhanced TSOM–IA’s visibility and credibility in aerospace and advanced technology innovation.
Date: 19 December 2025
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Resource Person: Mr. Balasubramanian (Alumnus – 2004 Batch, TSM)
Objective of the Session
To create awareness on intellectual property rights and their importance for startups and innovators.
Participants / Audience
80+ students, faculty members, and startup representatives.
Key Outcomes & Achievements
Participants gained practical understanding of trademarks, patents, and brand protection through corporate examples. The session strengthened innovation and IP awareness within the startup community.
Institutional Impact
Reinforced TSOM–IA’s focus on responsible innovation and intellectual asset management.
Date: 31 January 2026
Organised by: TSOM–Incubation Association
Partners / Guests: GDG Madurai, GDG Cloud Madurai
Resource Persons: Dr. Nachiketas Nandakumar, Ms. Sindhu Manivannan, Mr. Senthilkumar Murugesan
Objective of the Session
To introduce Artificial Intelligence concepts and applications to students, professionals, and startup enthusiasts.
Participants / Audience
150 Participants – Students, faculty members, professionals, and startup community members.
Key Outcomes & Achievements
Participants developed practical understanding of AI concepts including prompt engineering, modern AI tools, and real-world applications. The session enhanced readiness to explore AI-driven use cases.
Institutional Impact
Strengthened TSOM–IA’s positioning in emerging technologies, innovation, and digital transformation.
Date: 24 April 2025
Organised by: StartupTN – Madurai
Objective of the Program
To provide strategic clarity on the structure, governance, and operational roadmap of Pre-Incubation Centres across Tamil Nadu.
Participants
TSOM–IA Incubation Manager
Key Outcomes & Learnings
The program enhanced understanding of PIC frameworks, best practices, and policy alignment. It enabled TSOM–IA to benchmark its pre-incubation model with state-level expectations.
Institutional Impact
Supported structured planning and alignment of TSOM–IA’s pre-incubation activities with StartupTN guidelines.
Date: 04 July 2025
Venue: Coimbatore
Organised by: NGI–Technology Business Incubator
Objective of the Program
To facilitate knowledge exchange on incubation best practices and ecosystem collaboration.
Participants
TSOM–IA Incubation Manager
Key Outcomes & Learnings
The conclave provided exposure to incubation governance models, mentor engagement strategies, and institutional branding approaches.
Institutional Impact
Strengthened TSOM–IA’s ecosystem connections and contributed to refining incubation operations.
Date: 29 August 2025
Organised by: StartupTN, Government of Tamil Nadu
Objective
To showcase innovative startups and enable interaction with ecosystem stakeholders and institutions.
Participants
TSOM–IA Incubation Manager
Startups Showcased
LeoMed Health Care Pvt. Ltd. (Healthcare), Gorakkar Poojas Pvt. Ltd. (Traditional Products), Arola Bamboo Products (Sustainable Products), Madurai Meenakshi Sungudi Sarees (Handloom), Tomgo Agro Machines Pvt. Ltd. (Agri & Industrial Machinery).
Outcome
The event provided startups with visibility, feedback, and ecosystem exposure while offering institutional insights into diverse, innovation-driven business models.
Institutional Impact
Enhanced exposure to grassroots entrepreneurship and strengthened incubation and mentoring perspectives.
Date: 09 & 10 October 2025
Venue: Coimbatore
Objective of the Program
To gain insights into emerging startup trends, government initiatives, and national-level startup ecosystem developments.
Participants
TSOM–IA Manager & TSM Students (Incubation Club members)
Key Outcomes & Learnings
The summit facilitated interaction with startups, investors, incubators, and policymakers, enabling TSOM–IA to identify collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Institutional Impact
Enhanced institutional visibility and ecosystem integration at the state level.
Date: 13 November 2025
Venue: StartupTN Hub, Madurai
Objective of the Program
To strengthen operational capabilities in incubation management and startup support processes.
Participants
TSOM–IA Incubation Manager
Key Outcomes & Learnings
The workshop provided practical insights into incubation workflows, mentoring frameworks, and ecosystem engagement strategies.
Institutional Impact
Improved incubation process efficiency and mentoring effectiveness at TSOM–IA.
Venue: Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi
Objective of the Program
To showcase innovation initiatives and engage with national-level institutional innovation ecosystems.
Participants
TSOM–IA Incubation Manager & Prof. Dr. Manjula (TSB)
Key Outcomes & Achievements
TSOM–IA received a Certificate of Excellence at the IIC Poster Expo. The meet resulted in collaboration interest from institutions in Kerala for MoUs and joint incubation initiatives.
Institutional Impact
Enhanced national-level visibility and opened avenues for inter-institutional collaborations and co-incubation programs.
Date: 03–05 December 2025
Venue: Ooty
Objective of the Program
To gain in-depth understanding of incubation centre operations, governance frameworks, and best practices.
Participants
TSOM–IA Incubation Manager
Key Outcomes & Learnings
The program strengthened knowledge of incubation management, CSR engagement, and institutional processes. It facilitated progress toward MoUs with BIS and StartupTN.
Institutional Impact
Strengthened operational maturity and funding-readiness of TSOM–IA.
Date: 08 & 09 January 2026
Organised by: Blue Ocean Awards – National Innovation Platform
Objective of the Program
To evaluate startups using structured innovation assessment frameworks based on Blue Ocean Strategy principles.
Participants
Early-stage and growth-stage startups from across India.
Role of TSOM–IA Manager : Jury Member – Startup Evaluation.
Key Outcomes & Learnings
TSOM–IA gained exposure to diverse startup models and national-level startup evaluation practices, strengthening understanding of innovation assessment and screening criteria.
Institutional Impact
Enhanced TSOM–IA’s credibility and engagement in national-level startup evaluation and innovation ecosystems.
Date: 13th January 2026
Organised by: Startup TN, Madurai
Objective of the Program
To promote cultural awareness, community bonding, and appreciation of traditional values among students and stakeholders through the celebration of the Pongal festival.
Participants
TSOM IA Incubation Manager
Key Outcomes & Learnings
Participants gained awareness of the cultural significance of Pongal and its relevance to agrarian traditions, sustainability, and community values. The program encouraged social cohesion and inclusive participation.
Institutional Impact
Strengthened campus culture, student engagement, and value-based learning, contributing to holistic student development alongside academic and entrepreneurial initiatives.
SANCTION LETTER
PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE (Catalyst Conclave 1.0) – AT NEHRU GROUPS OF INSTITUTES- COIMBATORE
IIC PARTICIPATION CERITIFICATE – KOCHI -Ms. SUBHA
IIC PARTICIPATION CERITIFICATE – KOCHI – Dr. MANJULA
