Professional Entrepreneurship Program

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This is not a classroom. It’s your startup launchpad.

At EThames Business School, entrepreneurship isn’t just a subject—it’s a journey you live. The Professional entrepreneurship program (PEP) program is a 6–9 month experiential startup development course designed in collaboration with TiE Hyderabad. It helps aspiring founders build, validate, and launch their own ventures—from idea to market—while pursuing their degree.

Guided by top entrepreneurs, investors, and TiE mentors, you’ll gain hands-on experience in ideation, product design, market validation, business modeling, funding, and scaling. Every step of your journey is reviewed by industry experts to ensure your idea becomes investment-ready.

Think. Build. Prove.

Entrepreneurship is about courage, the courage to transform an idea into reality. Through experiential learning in entrepreneurship, this program takes you from concept to customer, blending design thinking, real-world validation, and investor-ready execution. You’ll master every step of the startup lifecycle.

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Why Choose Professional Entrepreneurship Program?

What makes this program stand out is that you don’t just learn about entrepreneurship—you build your own startup while you learn.
Here’s what makes PEP a powerful foundation for every future founder:

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Real venture building

Take an idea from scratch to launch with structured mentorship.

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Practical learning

Apply every concept directly to your startup—no theoretical overload.

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Expert mentors

Learn from leading entrepreneurs and TiE Hyderabad charter members.

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Access to funding

Pitch your idea to investors and secure up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding through EThames Ventures.

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Global exposure

Represent EThames at TiE University’s international startup competitions.

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Career opportunities

Access internships, jobs, and collaborations within Hyderabad’s thriving startup ecosystem.

By the end of the program, you won’t just have a business plan—you’ll have a working venture, a founder’s mindset, and real investor exposure.

PROGRAM Details

Discovery

Discover the entrepreneur in you

Creativity & Innovation

Mindset & Ethics

World of Business and Market’s Technologies

Trends & Gaps

Research & Validation

Development

Build Prototypes

Design Thinking and Use Research

Iterate with Feedback'

Build launch plan

Test the market and prepare for launch

MVP and Pitching

The Learning Experience

This is entrepreneurship, reimagined as an immersive, human experience.

Ideation Labs & Startup Incubation

Transform ideas into prototypes.

Pitch Sessions & Demo Days

Present to investors and TiE mentors.

Business Model Challenges

Compete in TiE University’s global network.

Mentorship Network

Learn directly from founders of 24 Mantra, Neeman’s, Sids Farm, Go North Ventures, and more.

Funding Access

Unlock early-stage capital and join Hyderabad’s thriving startup ecosystem.

By graduation, you won’t just have a degree—you’ll have a living, breathing venture and the mindset to scale it.

Program Highlights

Discover the key features and outcomes of the Professional Entrepreneurship Program.

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                        Program Duration
                        6–9 months (24–36 weeks)
                    

                        Learning Format
                        Hands-on, project-based, team-driven
                    

                        Mentorship
                        TiE Hyderabad Charter Members, Startup Founders, Industry Experts
                    

                        Outcome
                        A validated business model, MVP, and investor-ready pitch deck
                    

                        Funding Access
                        Up to ₹10 lakh through EThames Ventures
                    

                        Collaboration Partner
                        TiE Hyderabad
                    

Mentors & Venture Board

Led by industry veterans and startup leaders

Program Leadership

Mr. Kali Prasad Gadiraju

Chairman, EThames Business School

"Founders don’t just need advice. They need the right people in their corner."

Mr. Subbaraju Pericherla

Senior Advisor

Mentors & Faculty

Murali Bukkapatnam

Chairman, Global Board of Trustees, TiE

Bhanu Prakash Reddy Varla

Partner & Director, Plural Technology Pvt. Ltd

Kishore Indukuri

Founder & CEO, Go North Ventures Founder

Sunil Dodla

Managing Director Of Dodla Dairy

Eligibility & Admission Process

Who Can Apply

Open to EThames students at no additional cost.
External applicants with a passion for entrepreneurship can apply for ₹1,00,000 + taxes.
Final-year students and recent graduates (within 2 years) are eligible.

How to Apply

Submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) expressing your motivation and business idea.
Shortlisted candidates will present their idea to a panel of TiE mentors and EThames faculty.
Selection is based on creativity, conviction, and clarity of vision.

Important Dates

Application Window: January 6, 2026 – January 31, 2026
Selection Announcement: February 16, 2026
Program Commencement: February 28, 2026

Program Outcomes

Turn your vision into reality with tangible results and a market-ready startup journey.

Launch your own startup or MVP within 6–9 months.

Gain real mentorship and funding exposure.

Build a strong founder network across TiE Hyderabad and Indian startup circles.

Present your white paper documenting your entrepreneurial journey.

Graduate with investment opportunities and a market-ready venture.

Start Your Founder’s Journey

If you’ve ever wanted to build something from scratch, this is where it begins.

Join a community of creators, dreamers, and innovators redefining what’s possible.

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