Voices of Kozhikode: Entrepreneurs Connect
- Aug 30, 2025
- 1 min read
“Inspiring Journeys from Kozhikode’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem”
Overview:
The Voices of Kozhikode: Entrepreneurs Connect series, conducted as part of the Udyog Jyothi project, was designed to showcase the journeys of Kozhikode-based entrepreneurs to inspire students and young innovators. Facilitated by DCIP interns under the direction of the District Collector, the initiative aimed to bring real-world entrepreneurial experiences into academic spaces. The District Industries Centre identified the entrepreneurs for the session, and the interns invited them and organized the session in collaboration with colleges registered under the Udyog Jyothi project. The programme focused on promoting resilience, innovation, and industry–academia linkages, motivating youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a career pathway.
Key Highlights:
Activities / Programs:
Entrepreneurial talks delivered by local industry leaders.
Open Q&A sessions with students on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and business realities.
Documentation and social media campaigns coordinated by DCIP interns to amplify outreach.
Outcome:
Exposed students to real-world entrepreneurial stories rooted in Kozhikode’s ecosystem.
Encouraged risk-taking, resilience, and innovation as key values for youth.
Strengthened industry–academia linkages, inspiring students to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Positioned Voices of Kozhikode as a flagship DCIP platform for celebrating and learning from local entrepreneurs.