IIC – SSSIHL SPARKLAB 2.0
An initiative of the Institute’s Innovation Council
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Participant Guide
Igniting Ideas. Shaping Innovators.
Welcome to Spark Lab – Where Ideas Begin to Move
Dear Innovator,
Sai Ram !!
Congratulations again on being selected to join Spark Lab, the Institute’s Innovation Council (IIC) flagship startup training program at SSSIHL.
Over the next 8 weeks, you will work with industry experts, mentors, and peers to refine your ideas, build strong foundations, and move closer to making real-world impact. Your commitment, discipline, and drive will define your journey here.
We are excited to walk this path with you.
Innovation Must Serve Society
“Service to society is the highest form of education.”
— Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
At Spark Lab, innovation is not an end in itself. It is a means to uplift society. Your startup ideas must solve real problems, serve real needs, and inspire meaningful change. Let purpose anchor your ambition.
SPARKLAB 2.0, 2025: WELCOME KIT
Requirements
- https://forms.gle/C1QoDDhrgKHNzgMr7
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 27 Lessons
- 8 Weeks
- WEEK 1: PROBLEM VALIDATION & IDEATIONPlease fill out the session feedback for each session after you have attended the session, for each week. We will work on making your experience better !!4
- WEEK 2: MARKET RESEARCH & CUSTOMER SEGMENTATION3
- 2.229 August 2025, Friday: Market Research Methodologies90 Minutes
- 2.330 August 2025, Saturday: Customer Segmentation Workshop (Session 1: Crossing the Chasm – While selling the wheel)90 Minutes
- 2.430 August 2025, Saturday: Competitive Analysis Frameworks (Session 2: Crossing the Chasm – While selling the wheel)60 Minutes
- WEEK 3: VALUE PROPOSITION & SOLUTION DESIGN3
- WEEK 4: BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN3
- WEEK 5: GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY3
- WEEK 6: FINANCIAL PLANNING & METRICS4
- Week 7: OPERATIONS PLANNING & PITCH DECK & INVESTMENT STRATEGY4
- Week 8 (3 days) : FINAL ASSESSMENT , INVESTOR EVENT & CLOSURE - IN PERSON EVENT3
- 8.121 October 2025, Tuesday :Q&A on Pitching (Online)60 Minutes
- 8.224 October 2025, Friday: Meet the mentors (In person at Prasanthi Nilayam) – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm IST7 Hours
- 8.325 October 2025, Saturday: “Pitching (In person at Prasanthi Nilayam) & Graduation/Validictory ceremony (In person at Prasanthi Nilayam)” – Whole Day1 Day
Course Material
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