Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute

Department of MSME - Government of Tamil Nadu
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About EDII

Established in 2001, the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai is an apex organisation in the field of entrepreneurship education and self-employment promotion in the state of Tamil Nadu.

EDII was constituted by Government of Tamil Nadu as a not-for- profit society and is administered by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Headed by the Director of the Institute, EDII is managed under the superintendence of a Governing Council, appointed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Vision

An aspirational and inclusive entrepreneurship and business innovation culture spread across Tamil Nadu with EDII-TN emerging as the State resource hub in education, training, research & practice in Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Mission

Rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth of MSM enterprises and innovation by youth and adults across Tamil Nadu through effective entrepreneur competency development, partnerships, business network development, advocacy, training, communication, innovation promotion and business facilitation services, leading to job growth and economic development.

Core Values

Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Objectivity, Timeliness, Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Innovation and Quality Consciousness

Goals

The Strategic Plan hopes to achieve by 2021:

  1. Train 50,000 new entrepreneurs & network them
  2. 19 State, 2 Central Universities, Deemed Universities, Government and aided Institutions of higher learning create vibrant hubs for startups and business innovation
  3. Create a vibrant entrepreneurial climate in 1000 colleges, polytechnics, ITIs with functioning IEDCs, E-clubs
  4. Support establishment of 10 world class technology incubators in thrust sectors with focus on manufacturing
  5. Support establishment of Business Incubators in 100 colleges & research institutions.
  6. Encourage, facilitate and support emergence of 5000 technology startups in Tamil Nadu in manufacturing
Objectives
  1. Spread aspirational entrepreneurship & innovation culture in Tamil Nadu
  2. Build entrepreneurial competencies of aspiring youth and entrepreneurs, including those from disadvantaged sections of society
  3. Enhancement of the support ecosystem for entrepreneurs, including technology startups
  4. Reduction in risk of enterprise and innovation failures
  5. Embedding entrepreneurship education in the formal education system
  6. Research, surveys and publications on entrepreneurship and innovation
  7. Vibrant partnerships with all Government and non-Government players in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, including policy advocacy Entrepreneurship

Research Studies

Augmenting research & innovation in the MSME sector is crucial to assess the prevailing ecosystem of MSMEs and to educate the entrepreneurs. EDII-TN furthers the mandate of innovation through Research studies to help policymakers craft the right policy and identify gaps in technopreneur ship and capacity building trainings. With this goal, a series of initiatives were undertaken by EDII-TN. The following studies have been completed/ongoing:

  • MSME Enterprises in Tamil Nadu Report - 2018
  • Determinants of Women Entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu - 2018
  • Women in Tamil Nadu Enterprises - 2019
  • Startup Ecosystem in Tamil Nadu - 2019
  • MSME Enterprises in Tamil Nadu - 2019
  • Study on Motor and Pump Clusters in Coimbatore
  • Study on Sivakasi Fireworks Clusters

Right to Information Act (RTI) 2005

RTI related queries please contact to Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) and Appellate Authority under section 4(1)(b)(xvi)

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) / Assistant Director, Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII) MSME Depoartment, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Ekkattuthangal, Chennai - 600032 Phone: 044-22252081/82/83/84

Appellate Authority

Appellate Authority (AA) / Additional Director, Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII) MSME Depoartment, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Ekkattuthangal, Chennai - 600032 Phone: 044-22252081/82/83/84

District Co-ordinators Recruitments Qualifications and Other Requirements:

Sl. No. Position Qualifications & other Requirements Salary
1 District Coordinator i. Age: Less than 35 Years (relaxation as per norms)
ii. Qualification: Any UG/PG degree (Preferably:Engineering/MSW/Rural Development / Agriculture / Business Administration) with Computer Knowledge.


iii. Experience: A Minimum of 5 years in related fields.


iv. Preferred Skills: Energetic and frequent traveler, Public Relations, Leadership, Communicated Command over English and Regional Language, Trainer Skills, Mentor and Facilitator to promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation through EDII-TN Programmes. Shall be proficient in office Automation & Internet.


v. Application are invited from the respective native District and they will be posted in that same District only.


vi. Typing in the regional language and in English is an added advantage. 		Consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000/- with Fixed Travel Allowance of Rs. 6000/-