ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL

Functions:

• To organize Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps, Entrepreneurship Development Programs, and Skill Development Programs.

• To organize National-wide e-summit.

• To initiate Innovative Products for Smart India Hackathon, MSME, J-Hub, and Kavach.

• To guide and assist potential entrepreneurs in the process of setting up, growing, and managing the new venture.

• To arrange guest lectures with successful entrepreneurs.

• To organize Idea Presentations, Business Plan Competitions, Product Exhibitions, and Product Launch.

• To provide technological & logistical assistance and awareness on monetary fund sources to the prospective entrepreneurs.

• To organize SDPs and FDPs on e-skill development.

• Responsible for establishing industry-institute interaction.

• Getting financial support from industry, research organizations, and Govt. agencies for R&D Projects.

• Marketing the consultancy services offered by the department.

• Arranging internships.

• Involves industrial experts to be on the college Governing Council, Academic Council, BOS, Department Development Committees, Training and Placement Committee, etc.

• Fructifying the tie-ups into MOUs with industry for the purpose of training, placements, internships, and utilizing the services for entrepreneurship development programs.

Responsibilities of Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC):

• Encourage students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and nurture their innovative ideas.

• Organize workshops, seminars, and guest lectures on entrepreneurship, business management, and startup strategies.

• Conduct skill development programs and hands-on training to enhance entrepreneurial competencies.

• Arrange interaction sessions with successful entrepreneurs to share experiences and best practices.

• Build partnerships with incubation centers, financial institutions, and government organizations to support startups.

• Guide students in securing seed funding, grants, and venture capital from government and private sources.

Frequency of Meeting: Twice in a year.