Mentor Mentee Initiative

About the Initiative

The Mentor-Mentee Program facilitates meaningful relationships between experienced professionals and emerging talent to support their professional growth and development. During online meetings, mentors collaborate with mentees to set objectives and address challenges related to technical skills and career progression. The program concludes with a dedicated session at MAPCON 2026, where participants share their experiences and insights.

Objectives & Scope

• Career Development Guidance: Assist mentees in designing academic or industry career pathways, establishing objectives, and overcoming professional obstacles.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Foster a continuous flow of skilled researchers and engineers by facilitating experiential knowledge transfer.
• Entrepreneurial Support: Promote the translation of innovative concepts into startup ventures or impactful research initiatives.
• Scope Restriction: Concentrate exclusively on professional development; personal counseling and employment assistance are outside the program's scope.
• Dual Mentorship Structure: Mentees have the opportunity to be advised concurrently by a technical leader or startup founder and an experienced academic mentor.

Eligible Applicants

Mentees: Postgraduate or Ph.D. students, and early-career professionals/researchers (within 5 years of last degree). Women participants are actively encouraged.

Mentors: Senior academicians or industry professionals with 8+ years of relevant experience. Commitment to guiding on career and technical topics.

How to Apply

Interested participants are requested to fill out the application forms:

Program Timeline