IIC – SSSIHL SPARKLAB 1.0 — Cohort One
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 1.0, 2025: WELCOME KIT
Requirements
- https://forms.gle/C1QoDDhrgKHNzgMr7
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- 8 Weeks
Expand all sectionsCollapse all sections
- 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 !!5
- WEEK 2: MARKET RESEARCH & CUSTOMER SEGMENTATION4
- 2.112 May 2025, Monday: Learning and Experience Sharing – 6:00 to 6:30 pm IST30 Minutes
- 2.212 May 2025, Monday: Market Research Methodologies – 6:30 to 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- 2.314 May 2025, Wednesday: Session 1: Crossing the Chasm – 6:30 to 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- 2.416 May 2025, Friday: Session 2: Crossing the Chasm – 6:30 to 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- WEEK 3: VALUE PROPOSITION & SOLUTION DESIGN6
- 3.119 May 2025, Monday: Learning and Experience Sharing – 6:00 to 6:30 pm IST30 Minutes
- 3.219 May 2025, Monday: Designing/ Defining Value Proposition – 6:30 to 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 3.321 May 2025, Wednesday: Brand Identity – 6:30 to 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 3.421 May 2025, Wednesday: Lean / Business Model Canvas Workout / Peak View – 7:30 to 8:00 pm IST30 Minutes
- 3.523 May 2025, Friday: Solution Concept/design Workshop – 6:30 to 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- 3.624 May 2025, Saturday: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) : Technology frameworks and approaches – 6:30 to 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- WEEK 4: BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN4
- 4.126 May 2025, Monday: Learning and Experience Sharing: 6:00 to 6:30 pm IST30 Minutes
- 4.226 May 2025, Monday: Business Model Canvas Workshop – 6:30 to 8:30 pm IST90 Minutes
- 4.328 May 2025, Wednesday: Pricing Strategy Development – 6:30 to 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 4.430 May 2025, Friday: Business Model Validation – 6:30 to 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- WEEK 5: GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY4
- 5.12 Jun 2025, Monday: Learning and Experience Sharing – 6:00 – 6:30 pm IST30 Minutes
- 5.22 Jun 2025, Monday: Go-to-Market Strategy Framework – 6:30 – 8:30 pm IST120 Minutes
- 5.34 Jun 2025, Wednesday: Marketing Strategy Workshop – 6:30 – 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- 5.46 Jun 2025, Friday: Sales Process Development – 6:30 – 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- WEEK 6: FINANCIAL PLANNING & METRICS5
- 6.19 Jun 2025, Monday: Learning and Experience Sharing – 6:00 – 6:30 pm IST30 Minutes
- 6.29 Jun 2025, Monday: Grants & early stage funding – 6:30 – 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 6.311 Jun 2025, Wednesday: Startup Financial Modeling – 6:30 – 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- 6.413 Jun 2025, Friday: Unit Economics Workshop – 6:30 – 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 6.514 Jun 2025, Saturday: Metrics & KPI Development – 6:30 – 8:00 pm IST90 Minutes
- Week 7: OPERATIONS PLANNING & PITCH DECK & INVESTMENT STRATEGY5
- 7.116 Jun 2025, Monday: Learning and Experience Sharing – 6:00 – 6:30 pm IST30 Minutes
- 7.216 Jun 2025, Monday: Operations Planning Workshop – 6:30 – 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 7.318 Jun 2025, Wednesday: Legal & Compliance Fundamentals – 6:30 – 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 7.420 Jun 2025, Friday: Pitch Deck Development Workshop – 6:30 – 8:30 pm IST120 Minutes
- 7.521 Jun 2025, Saturday: Investment Strategy Planning – 6:30 – 7:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- Week 8 (3 days) : FINAL ASSESSMENT , INVESTOR EVENT & CLOSURE - IN PERSON EVENT3
- 8.123 Jun 2025, Monday :Q&A on Pitching (Online) – 6:30 – 8:30 pm IST60 Minutes
- 8.227 Jun 2025, Friday: Meet the mentors (In person at Prasanthi Nilayam) – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm IST7 Hours
- 8.328 Jun 2025, Saturday: “Pitching (In person at Prasanthi Nilayam) & Graduation/Validictory ceremony (In person at Prasanthi Nilayam)” – Whole Day1 Day
Course Material
| Name | Type | Size | Download |
|---|
Instructor
