St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) hosted an engaging seminar lecture series on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” on April 16, 2026 at the university campus. The programme was organised by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) in collaboration with the Centre for Incubation, Consultancy & Entrepreneurship (CICE), aiming to nurture entrepreneurial thinking among students.

The keynote lecture was delivered by Dr. Arijit Bhattacharya, a noted serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and TEDx speaker. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Bhattacharya highlighted key aspects of innovation-driven ventures, startup ecosystems, and challenges entrepreneurs face in real-world scenarios.

Dr. Bhattacharya emphasised the importance of sustainable business models and strategic thinking in today’s competitive environment. The session was interactive.

The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Soma Sur, President of IIC. Participants described the session as insightful and motivating.

Dr. Sayani Saha
Professor-in-Charge, CICE