Entrepreneurship Cell at SASTRA supports and encourages budding entrepreneurs by providing a platform for students to develop and implement innovative ideas. E-Cell aims to identify potential entrepreneurs, nurture their skills, and inspire them to create impactful solutions for societal challenges. It offers ample opportunities for students to fine-tune their abilities, driving positive change for the betterment of society.
THE CREW
2024 - 2025
CHAIRPERSON
LELITH
VICE CHAIRPERSON
PUNITHA
SSAC & TECH - E HEAD
SYED ARSHAD
STUDENT COORDINATOR
KIRTHIVAAS
EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & OPCON
ARUDDHRAA
FINANCE & TREASURY
ARAVIND
PROMOTIONS & PR
NIRUPAMA
MERCH & LOGISTICS
RAGURAM
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DHARUNESWAR
E-STUDIO HEAD
HARISHVARAN
E-STUDIO HEAD
MUDIT
ARTZ-E HEAD
ANKITHA
2023 - 2024
CHAIRPERSON
PADMANABHAN
VICE CHAIRPERSON
VIRINCHI
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
BHUVAN
STUDENT COORDINATOR
JAMUNA
OPCON
AAKANKSHA
2022 - 2023
CHAIRPERSON
KEVIN
VICE CHAIRPERSON
RAMAKRISHNA
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
HARISH
STUDENT COORDINATOR
SHRUTHI
TEAMS
01
TECH-E
Tech-E, established in 2023, integrates technological innovations into startups and businesses. It focuses on areas like web development, app development, AI, machine learning, and blockchain. Tech-E also develops and maintains tech applications for E-Cell, ensuring easy access to information. Additionally, the team conducts workshops to spread knowledge on utilizing these advancements effectively.
02
PROMOTIONS AND OUTREACH
Our promotions team helps promote various events and programs
being
hosted by E-Cell. We specialize in growing our reputation through various outreach
programs
that help teach the knowledge of entrepreneurship and E-Cell’s activities in budding
minds.
Our team of promoters devises multiple strategies to be used to spread the word about
our
programs and find ways to turn our audience into active community members.
03
E-STUDIO
Established in the early days of E-Cell, SASTRA, eStudio began as the official media cluster, involved in nearly every creative content process within E-Cell. It provides students with opportunities to showcase their talents and work collaboratively on media-focused projects. With sub-clusters in content writing, graphic designing, social media marketing, videography & photography, filmmaking, and video editing, eStudio encourages creativity without limits. Our work spans a wide range of media, from captivating visuals to engaging digital content, offering enriching experiences for both members and audiences.
04
EVENTS
Our events team focuses on designing and conducting informative and engaging events for E-Cell. We explore various ideas and prospects that inspire innovative minds, encouraging participation and skill development in different aspects of entrepreneurship. These events enrich participants' business acumen while fostering creativity through experiential learning, providing both educational and entertaining experiences.
05
START-UP ACCELERATORS
The Start-up Accelerators team is dedicated to nurturing the spirit of building start-ups from the ground up and guiding them through strategic development. Our team specializes in assisting innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs in establishing their ventures and bringing their ideas to life. We also help entrepreneurs identify investors and funding opportunities through programs like Pitch-A-Thon. Additionally, we educate our aspirants about the risks involved in starting a business and support them in navigating the daily challenges that entrepreneurs face.
06
MERCHANDISE AND LOGISTICS
From T-shirts and ID tags to posters and banners, the merchandise team has provided a range of assets essential for conducting and promoting events. To ensure quality and proper assessment, we select the right contractors for manufacturing our merchandise and focus on distributing these items to members of our institution. With the recent merger of the hospitality team, this cluster also facilitates the comfort of our guests attending events, ensuring smooth general event management.
07
MARKETING
Our marketing team primarily focuses on expanding our portfolio through sponsorships and collaborations. This cluster markets ideas and events hosted by E-Cell using various strategies to provide extensive exposure to investors and prospects. From developing MOUs to facilitating deliverables for our sponsors, our marketing team plans and executes these activities through active communication and outreach.
08
ARTZ-E
Art is an expression of what the naked eye perceives, and our Artz team works to enhance and showcase creativity through various forms of artwork. From paintings to craftwork, the Artz-E team covers every aspect, helping E-Cell spread awareness through visual representation. You can witness some of their work around campus, especially during our flagship events.