Skill Series 1.0 : From Problem Identification to Product Commercialisation
TBA
TBA
SJCE-STEP, Mysuru
Official Cohort Brochure
Full 9-session curriculum & maker lab schedule
All 9 hands-on sessions included • GST inclusive
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Identify Real-World Problems
Discover unmet market needs through Design Thinking, user empathy mapping, and evidence-backed problem statements.
Generate Innovative Ideas
Translate user pain points into creative product ideas through structured brainstorming, feasibility filtering, and conceptual design.
Design & Develop Prototypes
Master prototyping methodologies from rapid low-fidelity mockups to digital CAD engineering and functional builds.
Explore 3D Printing Technologies
Hands-on additive manufacturing, slicing software, infill strategies, material selection, and rapid iteration cycles.
Learn CNC Manufacturing
Understand subtractive precision machining, machine setup, G-code/M-code programming, and workshop safety protocols.
Commercialise Products Successfully
Navigate patent filing & IP protection, quality standards, market entry strategies, and DST NIDHI venture funding.
9-Session Learning Journey
From Problem Identification to Product Commercialisation
This training series includes:
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Requirements
- Enthusiasm for innovation, engineering prototyping, and hands-on skill development.
- A laptop or PC with an active internet connection for online materials and interactive sessions.
- No prior startup incorporation required — suitable for student innovators, founders, and engineers.
Description
A hands-on innovation & product development training series from JSS Mahavidyapeetha and SJCE-STEP. Master the end-to-end journey from problem identification and design thinking to hands-on rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, IP filing, and successful product commercialisation.
What you will learn in this cohort:
- Identify Real-World Problems: Discover unmet needs and formulate high-impact problem statements through Design Thinking, stakeholder interviews, and user observation.
- Generate Innovative Ideas: Translate insights into breakthrough product concepts with structured brainstorming, feasibility filtering, and creative ideation.
- Design & Develop Prototypes: Master prototyping methodologies from early-stage conceptual sketches to functional electro-mechanical models and CAD designs.
- Explore 3D Printing Technologies: Gain hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, slicing software, infill strategies, material selection, and rapid iteration.
- Learn CNC Manufacturing: Understand subtractive precision manufacturing, CNC machine setup, G-code/M-code programming, and workshop safety protocols.
- Commercialise Products Successfully: Navigate patent filing & IP protection, quality standards, market entry strategies, and venture funding through DST NIDHI PRAYAS.
Earn an Official SJCE-STEP Certificate of Competency
Upon successfully completing all 9 sessions and defending your capstone hardware prototype, receive an official digital and physical certificate verified by the SJCE-STEP incubation board.
SJCE-STEP MYSURU
DST, Govt. of India Supported Incubator • Estd. 1985
Skill-Series Professional Certification
Awarded upon verified defense of modular engineering curriculum, peer code review, and production capstone deployment.
ID: STEP-2026-SK-8492
upskill.sjcestep.in/verify
Official Incubation Record
SJCE-STEP Academic Council
Institutional Ecosystem Support & Innovation Partners
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW. TOGETHER.SJCE-STEP
Science & Tech Park
DST NIDHI
Start-to-Scale Support
NIDHI PRAYAS
Prototype Grants
K-tech
Karnataka Innovation
Project Associate (SJCE-STEP)
Project Associate & Incubator Cohort Coordinator
Have questions about the 9-session curriculum, maker lab access, or group registrations? Reach out directly to our incubation desk:
Official JSS Mahavidyapeetha & SJCE-STEP Certification
This training series includes:
Project Associate (SJCE-STEP)
Incubator Cohort Coordinator & Support Desk
9 Sessions • Lab Access • Certificate