Entrepreneurship Development Programme

EDP training programmes are conducted with an aim to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and promote entrepreneurship within the society.

EDII – TN - Adopting a life-cycle oriented training approach (program for every stage), EDII-TN provides a range of training programmes and services for entrepreneurs & innovators in pre sanction and post sanction stages.

Phase-I and phase-II programmes in the pre-sanction stage enable participants to seek fund sanction from financial institutions with a viable business plan. Through phase - III programmes, participants will learn how to launch and manage their business. Phase-IV would support the successful running of their projects.

• First phase (Ideation stage) – During this phase, awareness camps are organized and the participants are given information on how to commence a business, entrepreneurial skills needed and the marketing opportunities including information on various Government schemes.
• Second phase (Business planning phase)–Training on preparation of Business Model and Business Plan (BMBP) is provided for aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Third Phase (Business launch phase) - In this phase the participants are trained how to launch the business, understand markets, statutory business compliances and operations management.
• Fourth Phase (to existing MSMEs)–The entrepreneurs are given training on day to day operations and contemporary topics of interest to MSMEs. The training duration varies from half-day to 3 days depending on the nature of topics covered.

Objectives of this programme:

• To propagate an aspirationalculture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Tamil Nadu.
• To enhance the entrepreneurial competencies of both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.
• To impart business knowledge to individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs, equipping them with the confidence and skills needed to successfully launch their own enterprises.