STRATI’s Digital Economy and Start-Ups programs are designed to foster entrepreneurial leadership, innovation capacity, and sustainable business models in a rapidly evolving digital world.
The courses integrate practical digital tools, start-up incubation strategies, and sustainability principles to help participants create future-ready ventures that balance profit, people, and the planet.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational and Awareness Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of the Digital Economy | 1 Week | Online | Understand the key drivers, trends, and challenges in the digital economy | Digital literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Government & start-ups |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation Basics | 1 Week | Online | Learn the essentials of entrepreneurship and business creation | Entrepreneurial mindset | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | MSMEs & innovation hubs |
| Start-Up Ecosystem and Policy Landscape | 1 Week | Online | Explore national and global start-up support frameworks | Policy awareness | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Start-up policy & governance |
| Digital Marketing and Brand Building | 1 Week | Online | Learn digital branding, SEO, and social media marketing strategies | Marketing skills | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Digital business |
| Sustainability in Start-Ups | 1 Week | Online | Explore how start-ups can align with SDGs and ESG goals | Sustainability awareness | Reflection paper | ₹2,500 / $30 | Green entrepreneurship |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Technical Skill Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Digital Business Models and Innovation | 2 Weeks | Online | Design innovative business models for the digital age | Business model design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Digital entrepreneurship |
| Start-Up Finance and Investment Readiness | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn how to attract investors and manage financial planning | Financial literacy | Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | Venture capital & finance |
| Technology for Start-Up Growth | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand emerging technologies—AI, IoT, blockchain—for start-up scaling | Tech innovation | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Tech & innovation sectors |
| Social and Impact Entrepreneurship | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop socially responsible and sustainable business solutions | Impact design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGO & CSR sectors |
| Government Schemes and Start-Up Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Study government incentives and start-up policies in India and abroad | Policy knowledge | Quiz | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public policy & entrepreneurship |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Skill Development Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Building and Scaling Digital Start-Ups | 1 Month | Online | Learn how to develop, launch, and scale digital businesses | Business operations | Capstone project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Start-up management |
| Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship | 1 Month | Online | Integrate digital technologies into entrepreneurial ventures | Transformation strategy | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | SMEs & corporates |
| Innovation Management and Design Thinking | 1 Month | Online | Apply creative problem-solving and innovation frameworks | Design thinking | Workshop project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Product development |
| E-Commerce and Digital Platforms | 1 Month | Online | Learn how to set up and manage online commerce systems | Platform design | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Retail & services |
| Sustainable Start-Up Development | 1 Month | Online | Integrate circular economy and ESG principles into business plans | Sustainable strategy | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Green start-ups |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Strategic Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Digital Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Management | 3 Months | Online | Master the process of ideation, business design, and scaling | Start-up management | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Incubation & start-up sectors |
| Policy Frameworks for Digital Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Understand national and global innovation policy ecosystems | Policy analysis | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & policy |
| Smart Innovation and Technology Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Build technology-driven and sustainable innovation strategies | Strategic planning | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | Tech & consulting firms |
| Financing Innovation and Venture Capital | 3 Months | Online | Explore investor ecosystems and innovation funding models | Financial acumen | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Start-ups & VC firms |
| Sustainable Digital Enterprise Management | 3 Months | Online | Learn to manage start-ups integrating sustainability and circularity | ESG operations | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Green business & sustainability |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Professional Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management | 6 Months | Online | Master digital start-up management, innovation systems, and scaling | Entrepreneurship | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Start-up incubators |
| Diploma in Sustainable Business and Impact Ventures | 6 Months | Online | Create and manage socially responsible and eco-focused enterprises | Impact innovation | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | ESG & impact sectors |
| Diploma in Fintech and Digital Business Models | 6 Months | Online | Learn digital finance, payments, and innovative business ecosystems | Fintech skills | Project | ₹28,000 / $325 | Banking & fintech |
| Diploma in Innovation Policy and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems | 6 Months | Online | Analyze national innovation ecosystems and support structures | Policy and strategy | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Think tanks & academia |
| Diploma in Start-Up Strategy and Venture Development | 6 Months | Online | Build investor-ready, scalable start-ups with sustainability focus | Strategic leadership | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Venture capital, start-ups |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified programs aligned with UNCTAD, WIPO, World Bank, and SDGs (8, 9, 12, 13)
- Focus on digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, and sustainability
- Hands-on learning with business plan development
- Mentorship from entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation policy leaders
- Access to STRATI’s Digital Innovation and Start-Up Network (DISN)
- Opportunity for incubation, research collaboration, and start-up acceleration
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships