The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Lean Campus Startups (Trust) & WEICI India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Manesar, Gurugram, today. The signatories to the MoU were Dr. Lata Suresh, representing IICA, and Mr. Umesh Rathod, representing Lean Campus Startups (Founder).

The collaborative objective of IICA and Lean Campus Startups & WEICI India is to empower both corporate and women entrepreneurs, augmenting their knowledge, skills, and competencies in the effective establishment and management of a diverse workforce. In partnership with IICA, LCS will orchestrate programmes for women entrepreneurs and students. 

 Dr. Lata Suresh emphasised that the collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs, both in the corporate sector and specifically women entrepreneurs. This empowerment would include providing them with resources, training, mentorship, and other support mechanisms. The objective is to enhance various aspects of entrepreneurship, including knowledge about industry trends, skills relevant to effective business management, and competencies required for success in a dynamic business environment.

Mr. Umesh Rathod said that the collaboration seeks to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies needed to establish and manage a workforce that is diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity, skills, and perspectives. In partnership with IICA, Lean Campus Startups & WEICI India will orchestrate programmes specifically tailored for women entrepreneurs and students. These programmes could include workshops, training sessions, networking events, and mentorship opportunities aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and leadership among women.

About IICA

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is an institution established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India as an autonomous body to act as a think-tank and a center of excellence to support the growth of the corporate sector in India through an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach.

About Lean Campus Startups

Lean Campus Startups is a brand of Mission Catalyst, a pioneering trust dedicated to shaping the future of India through transformative initiatives in education, skill development, and entrepreneurship. Established in the year 2014 with a vision to inspire and empower the youth, Mission Catalyst operates pan India, touching lives and fostering positive change with help of Startups, Corporates & Government.

Memorandum of Understanding empowers corporate and women entrepreneurs through training, mentorship and enhanced workforce diversity. A Memorandum of Understanding establishes a formal collaboration between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and Lean Campus Startups & WEICI India to co design and deliver workshops, training sessions, networking events, and mentorship aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship competencies, business management skills, and workforce diversity. The agreement focuses programme delivery for women entrepreneurs and students, with IICA providing institutional backing and sectoral expertise and the partners responsible for outreach and implementation.