INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DEVELOPMENT CENTRE(IEDC)
The IEDC s are set up by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in institutions to develop institutional mechanism to create an entrepreneurial culture in academic institutions to foster growth of innovation and entrepreneurship amongst the faculty and students.
Functions of IEDCs:
To organize Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps, Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes and Skill Development Programmes etc.
To initiate five innovative student projects each year for new innovative product development.
To organize Business Plan & Project Competitions.
To guide and assist prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects such as preparing project reports, obtaining project approvals, loans and facilities from agencies of support system, information on technologies, etc.
To arrange interaction with entrepreneurs and create a mentorship scheme for student entrepreneurs.
To facilitate the creation of entrepreneur's club
To act as a Regional Information Centre on business opportunities, processes, technologies, market, etc. by creating and maintaining relevant databases.
For more details visit: https://startupmission.kerala.gov.in/