Catalyst Center at St Joseph's Institute of Management, (SJIM) Bangalore
Welcome to the Catalyst Center at St Joseph's Institute of Management! Our goal is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students and the wider community. We provide resources, support, and mentorship to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful ventures.

The Catalyst Centre in SJIM is registered under MoE's Innovation Cell - Institution's Innovation Council
IIC ID: IC202216896
St Josephs Institute of Management (S-18645)

Be an innovator and we make you an entrepreneur!

Vision
Increase the success rate of startups in India, positively impacting the economy with more wealth creation for stakeholders.

Mission
Provide end to end support to innovative products and productized services to achieve positive disruption in the markets & society.

Objectives:
1. Promote and provide facilities for new startups at SJIM
2. Encourage in-house students to come up with ideas and projects for a start-up
3. Enable startups who have been incubated outside to participate in SJIM catalyst centre for the benefit of students
4. The Centre contributes to rankings and accreditations of the institution
5. Promote internship and placement opportunities through these incubated entities and other industry-connect
6. Learning development programs through the Catalyst Centre

About Us
The Catalyst Center is a collaborative space where students, faculty, and industry experts come together to explore new ideas and create innovative solutions. We offer a range of programs and services, including:
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders
• Workshops and training sessions on entrepreneurship, business planning, and financial management
• Access to funding and investment opportunities
• Networking events with potential investors, customers, and partners
• Coworking spaces and office facilities

Our Programs
We offer several programs to support entrepreneurship and innovation:

Pre-Incubation Program
Our pre-incubation program is designed for early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs. The program provides guidance and support to develop a proof of concept, validate the business idea and create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Incubation Program
Our incubation program is designed for startups that have developed an MVP and are ready to scale up their business. The program offers extensive support in various areas such as access to resources, mentorship, and guidance, as well as networking opportunities.

Acceleration Program
Our acceleration program is designed for startups that have already established a solid foundation and are now looking to rapidly grow their business. The program provides support in areas such as marketing, strategy, HR and operations to help startups achieve sustainable growth.

Our Team
Our team consists of experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, teaching faculty at SJIM and professionals who are passionate about supporting and nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs. We are committed to providing the best possible support and resources to help our startups succeed.

Our faculty mentors and advisors at SJIM
Dr. Nirmala Joseph, Dept of Finance
Dr. J Peter Leo Deepak, Dept of Finance
Prof. Abraham I Karimpanal, Dept of Marketing

External Members as advisors and mentors
Mr Siddarth A Shah (SJCBA/SJIM Alumnus, LinkedIn Corporation)
Ms Tanya Girdhar John (SJCBA/SJIM Alumna, IDX Next)
Mr Dennis Wilfred (SJCBA/SJIM Alumnus, Equinix India)
Mr Laeeq Ali (SJCBA/SJIM Alumnus, origamicreative.com)

Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about our catalyst/incubation center or have any questions about our programs, please get in touch with us at:

Fr Olvin Veigas, SJ
Director, SJIM Catalyst Center
Email: olvinveigas@sjim.edu.in
Phone: +91 94 830 744 75

Mr Amar Bhattacharya
Head & Program Coordinator, SJIM Catalyst Center
Email: catalyst@sjim.edu.in
Phone: +91 955 05 84 655

St Joseph's Institute of Management, (SJIM)
28/1, Primrose Road, Off MG Road, Bengaluru - 560 025, Karnataka, India

Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!