The Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIIED) at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, in collaboration with The Future Founders Co., successfully organized the India Sustainability Startathon (ISS) 2025 Bootcamp on 10th and 11th July 2025.

This flagship event marked a milestone as one of the first of its kind in South India to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainability among students conducted by Arts and Science College.

The two-day national bootcamp brought together 200 student participants from across India, offering them a platform to ideate, collaborate, and develop scalable solutions addressing key environmental and societal challenges. The program was designed to nurture student-led ventures through ideation workshops, pitch-building sessions, and expert mentoring.

A key highlight of ISS 2025 was the opportunity for participants to compete for ₹2.5 lakh in funding, access to over 50 internships and placement opportunities, and admission into pre-incubation programs. Outstanding teams will be awarded a fully funded opportunity to represent India at the ACI Youth Leadership Summit in Singapore, providing global exposure for their innovations.

The inaugural session featured a Welcome Address by Dr.P.B.Harathi, Principal, who emphasized the colleges commitment to women-led innovation. Dr. N. Yesodha Devi, Secretary, inspired students to become sustainability leaders. Dr. P. Sadhasivam, Director of GRGSMS, highlighted the importance of youth-driven climate entrepreneurship. The Inaugural Address was delivered by Mrs. Akila Elanchezhiyan, Associate Vice President, StartupTN, who encouraged students to create ventures with real-world ecological impact.

Supriya Panchangam (CEO) and Rohan Subash (COO) of The Future Founders Co. presented the program overview and guided participants through the events structure. The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr.N.Priyadharsini, Head, CIIED, who acknowledged the support of mentors, partners, and organizing teams.

Over the two days, participants were mentored and guided by expert teams from The Future Founders Co. and KCW to refine and elevate their ideas or prototypes to the next level. Through one-on-one sessions, pitch drills, and feedback loops, students received targeted support to transform their raw ideas into viable, impact-driven business models.

The ISS 2025 Bootcamp reflects PSGR Krishnammal Colleges unwavering mission to empower students to become future-ready leaders in sustainability through innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurial engagement.