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by admin1 January, 2024
VISION OF THE REVERED FOUNDER CHANCELLOR
Students! Teachers! Educationists! Those eager to promote Education! Undigested food brings about illness in the body;...Read Moreby admin27 September, 2025
ISRO Chairman visit to SSSIHL: Ideas and Innovations
During the interaction, Dr. Narayanan commended SSSIHL’s research excellence, highlighting the...Read Moreby admin20 September, 2025
Igniting Purpose: The Vision and Mindset Driving Spark Labs 2.0
The prestigious inaugural ceremony of IIC Spark Labs 2.0 at the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) was held on...Read Moreby admin17 September, 2025
From Raw Idea to Business Pitch: Leveraging the Lean Canvas Strategy by Dangeti Srinivasa Rao
Turning a raw idea into a viable business pitch is one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs. It requires not just...Read Moreby admin13 September, 2025
Beyond the Basics: Crafting a High-Impact Minimal Viable Product (MVP) By Sai Prakash
Every startup begins with an idea. But the difference between a fleeting concept and a sustainable business lies in...Read Moreby admin11 September, 2025
AI Bootcamp @ SSSIHL – Exploring AI, GenAI and Cloud-Native Approaches
The AI Bootcamp at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), organized by the Institution’s Innovation...Read Moreby admin10 September, 2025
Crafting Your Winning Value Proposition: The Blueprint for Business Success by Dr.L Ganesh Kumar
In today’s fast-moving marketplace, building a great product or service is just the starting point. The real challenge lies...Read Moreby admin10 September, 2025
Designing and Defining Value: How Clarity Drives Business Valuation by Dr. Ganesh Kumar
In today’s hypercompetitive world, success doesn’t just depend on having a good idea or a superior product. It depends on how...Read Moreby admin30 August, 2025
Unlocking Profitability: Mastering Customer Segmentation and Market Analysis for Entrepreneurs by Dr. Mahadev
Starting a business is an exciting journey, but to truly thrive, entrepreneurs must master the art of understanding their market...Read Moreby admin30 August, 2025
From Idea to Impact: How Market Research Shapes Startup Journeys by Dr. Mahadev
When starting a new venture, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by uncertainty. But the key to building a successful business lies in...Read Moreby admin23 August, 2025
From Assumption to Reality: Why Design Thinking is the Startup’s Best Friend by Shamanth
In the whirlwind of early-stage ventures, founders often juggle “a hundred moving parts.” But what if there was a structured way...Read Moreby admin20 August, 2025
Will It Sell? Workshop on Problem Validation and Customer Discovery by Sai Sudha Nunna
The entrepreneurial journey is more than just having a brilliant idea. True success requires personal alignment, clarity, and...Read Moreby admin16 August, 2025
🌟 SPARKLAB 2.0 – Launching the Next Wave of Changemakers: 18th August, 2025 – 8.00 PM IST
🌟 SPARKLAB 2.0 The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), SSSIHL, is delighted to announce the launch...Read Moreby admin1 August, 2025
Is Your Business Idea a Breakthrough or a Bust? The “Holy Trinity” of Startup Validation by Dr. Shivakiran
Starting a new venture is exhilarating, but how do you truly know if your brilliant business idea will succeed in the real...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Is Your Business Idea a Breakthrough or a Bust? The “Holy Trinity” of Startup Validation by Dr. Shivakiran
Starting a new venture is exhilarating, but how do you truly know if your brilliant business idea will succeed in the real...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Mastering Your Startup’s Journey: Insights into Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy by Mr. GSR Murthy
For any startup founder, the journey from idea to impact hinges on a crucial element: a robust Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy. As...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Navigating Startup Funding in India: From Grants to Growth by Dr. Shivakiran
Starting a new venture can be exhilarating, but the journey from idea to impact is often paved with funding challenges. One of...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Unlocking Startup Growth: Key Insights and Practical Steps by Ms. Sai Sudha
In a dynamic and highly practical 30-minute session, Sai Sudha Nunna, startup mentor and founder coach, led an insightful...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Navigating the Startup Landscape: Essential Steps for Aspiring Entrepreneurs by Dr. Abhishek Sharma
Starting a business is an exciting journey, often fueled by a world-changing idea or a passion to build a legacy. However,...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Key Performance Indicators: The Science of Measuring Success and Driving Growth by AVR Mahadev
Have you ever wondered how organizations, teams, or even individuals measure their success? How do they move beyond subjective...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
From Idea to Income: How Frappe Powers Startups with Low-Code & Open Source by Hussain Nagaria
Starting a new venture is exhilarating, but the journey from a promising idea to a functioning Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Build and Scale Your Startup Fast with Frappe Cloud, Framework, and ERPNext by Hussain Nagaria
For early-stage startups, transforming an idea into a functioning product—and managing the business around it—can feel...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Beyond the Idea: Mastering Operations for Startup Success by Prof. Somasundaram
Every startup begins with a spark—an idea that promises to solve a real-world problem. But as seasoned entrepreneur and...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Navigating the Financial Landscape: Essential Insights for Startups by Sathya Pramod
For startups, understanding finance is not just about tracking expenses or balancing spreadsheets—it’s about building a...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Beyond the Numbers: Navigating Startup Pricing with Strategy and Soul by AVR Mahadev
When it comes to pricing, startups often default to a purely financial mindset—calculating costs, adding a margin, and arriving...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Startup Journey with the Lean Canvas by Dangeti Srinivas Rao
Turning an idea into a successful startup isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about systematic innovation. A brilliant product...Read Moreby admin27 July, 2025
Customer Lifetime Value vs. Acquisition Cost: The Real Drivers of Business Success by Dr. AVR Mahadev
In a world where businesses constantly chase more customers, we often forget a fundamental truth: it’s not just about how many...Read Moreby admin9 July, 2025
Unveiling SSSRIF Logo: A New Emblem for a New Era
Today marks a momentous milestone in the journey of the Sri Sathya Sai Research and Innovation Foundation...Read Moreby admin8 June, 2025
Demystifying Business Models: A Compass for Clarity in Early-Stage Ventures at SPARKLAB
In the rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem, where ideas are abundant and enthusiasm is high, achieving clarity in...Read Moreby admin8 June, 2025
Beyond the Logo: Crafting a Brand that Builds Trust by L. Ganeshkumar
In the bustling world of startups, where the race to launch products often overshadows foundational questions, a critical...Read Moreby admin8 June, 2025
Designing for Success: A Masterclass in Value Proposition by L. Ganeshkumar
Introduction On May 19th, the SPARKLAB initiative at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) hosted a...Read Moreby admin8 June, 2025
Navigating the Invisible Terrain: Dr. Ram Ramdas on Innovation, Adoption, and the Art of Selling at SPARKLAB
At the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), the SPARKLAB initiative aims to cultivate value-centered,...Read Moreby admin8 June, 2025
From Assumption to Insight: Dr. AVR Mahadev on the Discipline of Market Research at SPARKLAB
In the process of building mission-driven startups, SPARKLAB underscores a foundational principle: entrepreneurial success...Read Moreby admin7 June, 2025
Truth Before Traction: Dr. Shiva Kiran’s Startup Guide to Validating Real Problems
In the fast-moving startup ecosystem, founders are often tempted to rush into building solutions. However, as emphasized at...Read Moreby admin7 June, 2025
Unlocking Innovation Through Design Thinking: Insights from the SPARKLAB Workshop
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Yet true innovation is not...Read Moreby admin7 June, 2025
“From Idea to Impact: The Power of Customer Discovery” – Lessons from SPARKLAB with Mr. GSR Murthy
In the ever-evolving startup ecosystem, the foundation of a successful venture is not the product itself but a deep...Read Moreby admin7 June, 2025
🌟 SPARKLAB 1.0 Inaugural Ceremony: SSSIHL Ushers in a New Era of Purpose-Driven Innovation
Prasanthi Nilayam, May 5, 2025 The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) inaugurated SPARKLAB 1.0, its...Read Moreby admin4 June, 2025
Millets meet Mission – SSSIHL Alumna Leads SSSRIF’s First Incubated Start-up
On 28 May 2025, the Sri Sathya Sai Research and Innovation Forum (SSSRIF) celebrated a significant milestone by...Read Moreby admin3 May, 2025
🌟 SPARKLAB 1.0 Inaugural Ceremony | May 5, 6:00 PM IST
We warmly welcome you to the Inaugural Ceremony of #Sparklab – 2025 Cohort One, a unique initiative by the Institution’s...Read Moreby admin2 May, 2025
🌟 SPARKLAB 1.0 – Mentors Meetup: Igniting the Spirit of Innovation
On a spirited evening, 30th April 2025, 9PM, filled with purpose and passion, mentors and trainers of SPARKLAB 2025 came...Read Moreby admin23 April, 2025
One-Day Hands-on Workshop : Attracting Investments for Research and Innovation
25th April 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), SSSIHL, is organizing a...Read Moreby admin23 April, 2025
Cardiovascular Disease : Clogged Arteries could be Debilitating and Fatal
Uday Saxena | PhD (The author has spent the last 25 years researching cardiovascular and metabolic disease therapies. He was...Read Moreby admin23 April, 2025
Democratising Healthcare with Innovative Solutions in India
Dr Anand Govindaluri | Founding Director & CEO Govin Capital, Singapore The healthcare market globally is a massive and...Read Moreby admin28 March, 2025
Innovations for Sustainable and Resilient Societal-Scale Infrastructure Systems
Saurabh AminProfessor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Infrastructure systems are essentially physical structures...Read Moreby admin28 March, 2025
Viksit Bharat, Innovation and Sustainable Development
Bharat DahiyaDirector, Research Centre for Sustainable Development and Innovation, School of Global Studies,Thammasat...Read Moreby admin15 January, 2025
SSSIHL Celebrates National Start-up Day 2025 – A Report
Introduction The Institution’s Innovation Council, SSSIHL hosted the National Startup Day celebration event on 15 January...Read Moreby admin21 March, 2024
Lessons from India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Journey
NS RamnathBusiness Journalist, Author & Alumnus of SSSIHLIndia’s journey in harnessing digital technology to tackle...Read Moreby admin16 January, 2024