SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
SPJIMR's Start Your Business programme is a four-month hybrid course for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups, run from Andheri West, Mumbai.
SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai at a glance
| Part of | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan |
|---|---|
| Established | 1981 |
| Address | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Campus, Munshi Nagar, Dadabhai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai – 400058 |
| Programmes | 4 standing programmes |
| Fees | 1 of 3 programmes that state a policy are free |
| Official website | www.spjimr.org/syb |
| info@spjimr.org |
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Which SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai programme fits you
4 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Your Business (SYB) programme | Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups | — | 4 months | Hybrid | Paid |
| Sashakt | Micro-entrepreneurs aged 25-30 from low-income backgrounds | — | 4 months | — | Free |
| EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship | Undergraduates and recent graduates | — | 2 months | Hybrid | Paid |
| Start-up Sprint | Undergraduates and fresh graduates from any discipline | — | 5 days | In person | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai, separate from the funding calls above.
SPJIMR lists four entrepreneurship programmes. SYB is the main course; the others are shorter or aimed at different founders.
Start Your Business (SYB) programme
ProgrammeA four-month hybrid programme that takes aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups from idea to a presented business plan.
Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups
- 4 months
- Hybrid
- Paid
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Start Your Business is a four-month hybrid programme for people who want to start a business or have an early-stage start-up. Sessions run over nine weekends, and participants present a business plan to a panel of investors, faculty and mentors at the end.
What you get
- Expert-led sessions on sales and marketing, digital marketing, funding and valuation, pitching, operations and go-to-market strategy.
- A mentor assigned to each participant, with up to four half-hour sessions to prepare the business plan.
- Three iterative business plan presentations, then a full business plan presentation.
- SPJIMR Executive Alumni Status and membership of the SYB entrepreneur-alumni network on completion.
- Access to incubation facilities at the Sardar Patel Technology Business Incubator (SP-TBI) after the programme, subject to SP-TBI's terms.
Who can apply
- Preferably a graduate of a recognised university.
- Someone with an entrepreneurial streak who is starting a business or an early-stage start-up.
- Comfortable with English.
How selection works: applicants apply online and pay a non-refundable application processing fee. The admissions team then holds an interaction to assess suitability.
How to apply: apply online through the admissions page, or write to syb@spjimr.org. SYB Batch 40 starts on 12 December 2026.
Sashakt
ProgrammeFree Hindi-medium training in finance, marketing, operations and leadership for micro-entrepreneurs.
Best for: Micro-entrepreneurs aged 25-30 from low-income backgrounds
- 4 months
- Free
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Sashakt is a free, hands-on training programme for entrepreneurs from low-income backgrounds who run micro-enterprises. It is taught in Hindi and covers finance, marketing, business operations and leadership, with mentorship from SPJIMR faculty and the alumni network.
Who can apply: entrepreneurs aged 25-30 who run micro-enterprises. Participants are selected largely from SPJIMR's Abhyudaya programme or through its networks.
Next batch: Batch 4 starts in August 2027 and runs for four months.
A two-month hybrid certificate in entrepreneurship for undergraduates and recent graduates.
Best for: Undergraduates and recent graduates
- 2 months
- Hybrid
- Paid
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EnPower is a two-month hybrid certificate programme from SPJIMR's Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship. It builds an entrepreneurial mindset, business ideas and pitching skills through projects and collaborative learning.
Who can apply: undergraduate students, recent graduates, and students who have completed Class 12 and are enrolled in an undergraduate programme.
Schedule: sessions run twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Batch 8 begins on 19 December 2026. The programme is paid; register on the programme page.
Start-up Sprint
ProgrammeA five-day on-campus introduction to entrepreneurship for bright undergraduates and fresh graduates.
Best for: Undergraduates and fresh graduates from any discipline
- 5 days
- In person
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Start-up Sprint is a five-day, on-campus programme for bright undergraduates and fresh graduates from any discipline who have an entrepreneurial streak. Sessions cover business planning, finance and marketing, and the programme ends with an entrepreneurship challenge.
Enquire through the programme page for current intakes.
Incubation tracks
The routes into SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai, and what each one includes.
SYB is a business-plan course with post-programme access to the SP-TBI incubator, not a resident incubation track.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Your Business (SYB) programmeFour months, hybrid. The pages describe nine weekends of sessions and also refer to a presentation at the end of the 13th weekend. Post-programme incubation access at SP-TBI is subject to its terms. | Pre-incubation | — | business plan development, mentoring, expert-led sessions, business plan presentation, SPJIMR Executive Alumni Status |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Incubation facilities (SP-TBI)
Access via Sardar Patel Technology Business Incubator (SP-TBI)
Access after the SYB programme, subject to SP-TBI's terms.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Business advisory
A mentor is assigned to each SYB participant, and mentoring sessions run on weekdays.
How to apply to SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai
Choosing the right programme
- Start Your Business (SYB): for graduates with a business idea or an early-stage start-up who can commit to nine weekends over four months.
- EnPower: for undergraduates and recent graduates who want a short certificate.
- Sashakt: for micro-entrepreneurs aged 25-30 who want free training in Hindi.
- Start-up Sprint: for undergraduates and fresh graduates who want a short on-campus introduction.
How applications work
- SYB: apply online and pay the non-refundable application processing fee. The admissions team then holds an interaction after scrutiny.
- Write to syb@spjimr.org or use the admissions page for SYB questions.
What reviewers look for
- An entrepreneurial streak and a clear reason for joining.
- For SYB, a start-up idea you can take through three presentations.
- Be ready for the first four weekends of SYB, which are intensive.
About SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) runs entrepreneurship programmes from its Andheri West campus in Mumbai. The best-known is Start Your Business, a four-month hybrid course for people starting a business and for early-stage start-ups.
How programmes work
The institute runs four entrepreneurship programmes listed on its site: Start Your Business (SYB), Sashakt, EnPower and Start-up Sprint. SYB is the core course. It combines expert sessions, mentoring and a business plan that participants present to a panel of investors, faculty and mentors. Sashakt is free and taught in Hindi for micro-entrepreneurs. EnPower is a two-month certificate for undergraduates and recent graduates. Start-up Sprint is a five-day on-campus programme.
Who can apply
SYB is for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups, preferably with an undergraduate degree from a recognised university. EnPower is for students and recent graduates. Sashakt is for entrepreneurs aged 25-30 who run micro-enterprises. Start-up Sprint is for undergraduates and fresh graduates from any discipline.
Facilities
SYB participants get access to incubation facilities at the Sardar Patel Technology Business Incubator (SP-TBI) after the programme. SP-TBI is located within the Bhavan's campus in Andheri. Access is subject to SP-TBI's own terms.
Who runs it
SPJIMR was established in 1981 by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a non-profit educational institution. Its entrepreneurship work sits in the Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship (CFBE).
Locations
The Mumbai campus is at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Campus, Munshi Nagar, Dadabhai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai 400058.
Scale
The site states that the FT MiM 2026 ranking places the institute at number 26 globally and number 2 in India. The site does not state how many startups or entrepreneurs the programmes have supported, so no count is given here.
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Frequently asked questions about SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai
What is SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai?
SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai is an academic institution based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
What does SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai do?
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) runs entrepreneurship programmes from its Andheri West campus in Mumbai. The best-known is Start Your Business, a four-month hybrid course for people starting a business and for early-stage start-ups.
Where is SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai located?
SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai is located at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Campus, Munshi Nagar, Dadabhai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai – 400058.
What programs does SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai run?
SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai runs Start Your Business (SYB) programme, Sashakt, EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship and Start-up Sprint.
Do SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai programmes charge a fee?
Most do not. Sashakt is free to join, while Start Your Business (SYB) programme and EnPower Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship charge a fee.
What facilities does SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai offer?
Incubatees also get access to Incubation facilities (SP-TBI) through its host institution.
How do I apply to SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai?
- Start Your Business (SYB): for graduates with a business idea or an early-stage start-up who can commit to nine weekends over four months. - EnPower: for undergraduates and recent graduates who want a short certificate. - Sashakt: for micro-entrepreneurs aged 25-30 who want free training in Hindi. - Start-up Sprint: for undergraduates and fresh graduates who want a short on-campus introduction.
When was SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai founded?
SP Jain Institute of Management Research Center, Mumbai was founded in 1981. It is an academic institution.
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