Future Tycoons

ABOUT US

Under the visionary leadership of Deputy Commissioner Ms. Sakshi Sawhney, District Amritsar is launching Future Tycoons Program (FTP) as the district’s first- ever entrepreneurship search and mentorship platform for young adults, new entrepreneurs, women, persons with disability, and ventures dealing with sustainable tourism in the district.

At FTP, every idea counts. The platform is FREE for all! Participants can access mentorship from industry experts and embark on an experiential entrepreneurship journey like no other.

The Future tycoon program candidates will go through Five Levels of fun-filled and interactive rounds. At each step of the way, participants refine their problem statements, ideas, solution architectures, and venture models

After the first 2 rounds, the finalists will work on their ideas in 7-days program, pitch them to our esteemed panel of jury and in the Grand Finale, Showcase our Final Awardees. It is the pinnacle of innovation for innovators, unlocking the potential of aspiring pioneer minds with a platform that celebrates their breakthrough ideas.

WHAT IS FUTURE TYCOONS ?

Future Tycoon is a platform designed to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential skills, knowledge, and mentorship. The program includes interactive workshops led by industry experts, offer guidance from professionals & opportunities to pitch business ideas to a distinguished jury for funding. The journey culminates in a grand finale, where outstanding startups will be celebrated with prizes and awards. Future Tycoon empowers participants to turn their ideas into successful ventures and prepares them to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Open Category: All Amritsar residents, irrespective of age, are welcome to Apply.

Women Category: Exclusively for women entrepreneurs in Amritsar.

PwD Category: For Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in Amritsar

Sustainable Tourism: For entrepreneurs working on innovative and eco-friendly solutions to promote tourism in Amritsar.

Launch and Start of Registration

26th January, 2025 

Launching Event

End of Registration

16th February, 2025

Circulated Google Form, QR Code, Offline registration at DBEE, DIC

Pre – Screening of Applications

17th – 25th February, 2025

By PHDCII/ DBEE/ GNDU/ DIC/ IIM

Inviting PPT’s from Shortlisted Candidates

26th February, 2025

Guidance for preparation by pre – Screening Members

2 Days workshops on navigating the startup Ecosystem in India: From Idea to Execution

14th -16th March, 2025

By Partner Institutions, Incubators, and Industry  

Jury Scrutiny/ Selection for Finale

17th -25th March, 2025

Different Jury Panels

Grand Finale

26th March, 2025

Award Ceremony

Dr. Pratap Kumar Pati

Head of Department Biotechnology , Coordinator of “GNDU-Incubation Center”

Dr. Mrigender Singh Bedi

Assistant director, Business incubation Center, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Kapurthala

Dawinder Singh Sehdav

Businessman, Social worker, Member of state advisory Board on Disabilities, under RPWD 2016

Amit Madaan

Co-Founder & CEO-A Square Media Chairman International Board of startup & Entrepreneurship state Co-Chair , Startup & Entrepreneurship, PHDCCI, Punjab

Himani Arora

Fashion Designer