Flea Market @ Lords
Igniting Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship on Campus
At Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology (LIET), we believe entrepreneurship begins with small steps, bold ideas, and the courage to share them with the world. To foster this spirit, we proudly present the Lords Flea Market—a vibrant monthly showcase of talent, creativity, and innovation.
This unique initiative is designed to help participants move beyond inertia, gain real-world entrepreneurial exposure, and engage with a diverse audience right here on campus.
Concept
Frequency: Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Timings: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Eligibility: Open to students, faculty, alumni, and staff
Participation: Each registered participant will be allotted a booth/table
Registration Fee: ₹299 per stall (to ensure commitment and cover basic logistics)
What You Can Showcase
Food items, beverages, and homemade delicacies
Handicrafts, artworks, and creative designs
Innovative products, working prototypes, or startup ideas
Software tools, apps, or even unique concepts worth exploring
Objectives
Encourage Entrepreneurship: Provide a low-cost platform to test ideas and get real-time feedback.
Boost Confidence: Help participants overcome hesitation and embrace entrepreneurial spirit.
Promote Innovation: Showcase both tangible and intangible solutions.
Encourage Networking: Create opportunities for collaboration among students, faculty, alumni, and staff.
Create Campus Vibrancy: Bring creativity, fun, and innovation into the heart of LIET.
Benefits
For Students
Hands-on exposure to sales, marketing, and customer interaction
Validate product ideas with peers and faculty
A stepping stone towards building startups
For Faculty & Staff
Showcase creativity, projects, or innovations beyond academics
Inspire students by demonstrating real-world applications
For Alumni
Reconnect with the LIET community
Mentor and collaborate with budding entrepreneurs
For the Institution
Strengthen LIET’s reputation as an entrepreneurial campus
Enhance the startup ecosystem in alignment with Startup India and Atmanirbhar Bharat
Terms & Conditions
Stall Booking and Penalty
Stalls at the Lords Flea Market are offered at a highly subsidized fee of ₹299.
Once a stall is booked, cancellation is not permitted and the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
If a registered participant/team fails to show up on the day of the event or cancels at the last moment, a penalty of ₹2,500 will be charged.
Failure to pay the penalty will result in the amount being adjusted against the participant’s college or examination fees.
Purpose of the Initiative
The Lords Flea Market is a celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity, and passion, not merely a profit-driven activity.
The initiative discourages simple resale of goods for profit.
For example, purchasing cakes from the market for ₹20 and selling them for ₹25 will not be allowed.
On the other hand, teams that create, manufacture, or produce their own goods or services (e.g., baking cakes, crafting items, building prototypes) are highly encouraged to sell at any reasonable price or MRP.
Food and Consumables Policy
Only pre-packed and ready-to-serve food items are permitted for sale.
Cooking or distribution of freshly prepared food at the venue is strictly prohibited for safety and hygiene reasons.
Clean-Up and Waste Management
Each stall owner/team is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in and around their allotted space.
All leftovers, packaging, covers, or waste generated must be cleared and disposed of by the respective team at the end of the event.