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BUILDING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL
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Years of
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Pioneering Achievements

Celebrating EDII's Legacy of Entrepreneurship Excellence

40 Years of Impact: Celebrating EDII's Legacy of Entrepreneurship Excellence

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INSPIRE. TRAIN. MENTOR. NETWORK.

PILLARS THAT HELP DRIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXCELLENCE

INSIGHTS

RESULTS OVER LAST 4 YEARS...

7 Regional Offices I PAN India Programmes

667426 +

Total Beneficiaries

88784 +

Enterprises Promoted

1363 +

Faculty Trained

1049 +

International Trainees

106576 +

Women Trained

15019 +

Trainees under Educational Programmes

111934 +

Artisans Trained

"Gujarat was the first state to realize the importance of entrepreneurship. A need was felt for a national entrepreneurship development organization to promote the concept of entrepreneurship across the country and EDII was established in 1983 as a national resource organization in entrepreneurship education, research and training"
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Shri Narendra Modi
Honourable Prime Minister of India and Former Chief Minister of Gujarat
As Chief Guest at Silver Jubilee Celebration Function September 26, 2009 as the then Chief Minister of Gujarat
"The universities and schools should become facilitators for creating entrepreneurs through the support of the banking and marketing system. This will enhance the value of education and create motivation for students. I am glad to know that EDII will now also strive to promote social enterprises and technologies targeted at problems of the needy. My greetings to the institute."
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Hon’ble Late Dr. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
At EDII on June 20, 2015
" Knowledge is the crux of all achievements. You all are fortunate to have this opportunity of gaining in-depth knowledge on entrepreneurship. Go ahead and plan for success. Knowledge and passion can overcome all hindrances "
 
 
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Shri Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat
At the valedictory function of Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme on
January 22, 2019
"Goa is one of the first four states to implement the Startup Policy 2017. The state is focussed on harnessing entrepreneurial potential and nurturing entrepreneurial aspirations to ensure growth. This association with EDII will greatly strengthen the entrepreneurship landscape in Goa."
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Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Goa
At the inauguration of EDII - Goa Centre for Entrepreneurship Development on 
March 12, 2024
Gujarat was the first state to realize the importance of entrepreneurship. A need was felt for a national entrepreneurship development organization to promote to concept of entrepreneurship across the country and EDI was established in 1983 as a national resources organization in entrepreneurship education, research and training-
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Shri Narendra Modi
Honourable Prime Minister ot India and Former Chief Minister of Gujarat
At Silver Jubilee Celebration Function, 26th September 2009 as the then Chief Minister of Gujarat
The univertisities and schools should become a facilitator for creating entreprenerus through support of the banking and marketing system. This will enhance value to education and create motivation for students. I am glad to know that EDII will now also strive to promote social entreprises and technologies targeted at problems of the needy. My greeting to the institute.
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Hon’ble Late Dr. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
At EDII on June 20, 2015
"Knowledge is the crux of all achievements. You all are fortunate to have this opportunity of gaining in-depth knowledge on entrepreneurship. Go ahead and plan for success. Knowledge and passion can overcome all hindrances- "
 
 
 
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Shri Bhupendra Patel
Chief Minister of Gujarat
At the valedictory function of Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme for existing & budding SC-ST entrepreneurs on Jan 22, 2019 as the then Chairman of Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA)

EXPERIENCE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE AT THE CITADEL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PROGRAMMES

UPCOMING EVENTS
Call for papers for a special issue of the JoE

31 - August 2026

📍 Ahmedabad, India

 📇 joe@ediindia.org

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Case Connect on Entrepreneurship

March - October 2026

📍 Ahmedabad, India

 📇 satyajit@ediindia.org

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SBI- Digital Business Loans

Ongoing Programme

📍 Ahmedabad, India

 📇 Visit

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Business Clinic Programme

Ongoing

📍 Ahmedabad, India

📇 bcp@ediindia.org

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PGDM - Entrepreneurship

2026-2028

📍 Ahmedabad, India

📇pgp@ediindia.org

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PGDM - IEV

2026-2028

📍 Ahmedabad, India

📇pgp@ediindia.org

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PGDM - Online

2026-2028

📍 Ahmedabad, India

📇pgp@ediindia.org

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Fellow Programme in Management

2025-2027

📍 Ahmedabad, India

 📇fpm@ediindia.org

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Dr. V.G. Patel Memorial Award 2026

Apply Before : 31 July 2026

📍 Ahmedabad, India

 📇vgpaward@ediindia.org

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Call for papers for a special issue on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems through a Diaspora Lens: Social, Cultural, Political, and Psychological Influences on Entrepreneurship
2025-2027 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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2nd CASE CONNECT ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2026
2025-2027 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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Fellow Programme in Management
2025-2027 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Online
2025-2027 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development
2025-2027 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Entrepreneurship (PGDM-E)
2025-2027 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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Business Clinic Programme
Ongoing 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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State Bank of India (SBI) to offer 'Digital Business Loans' to entrepreneurs trained by the EDII for small and medium enterprises
Ongoing Programme 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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Nomination Open for Dr. V.G. Patel Memorial Award 2026
May 31, 2025 📍 Ahmedabad, India
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APPRECIATION

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture 1992
CoE- Recognized as Centre of Excellence by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India 2021
Enterprising Ladakh, a flagship programme of the Department of Higher Education, UT Administration of Ladakh and implemented by EDII, gets honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award for promoting entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
EDII has been positioned in the 11-50 band by Ministry of Education (NIRF)
Awarded the INDIA CSR Award (Winner) for ‘Project UDYAMEE'
Tata Communication Impact Partner 2021-2022
Saksham 2022 for creating a social impact
Best Practice Presentation Award at Partnering for Change Event 2022 by HCL Foundation
Ranked No. 1 under General (Non-Technical) Category by ARIIA-2021, MoE, Gol
AICTE Lilavati Award 2020 on Women Empowerment
Times Network - IFC Strategy Award
Mercury Pearl Anniversary 2016-2017: Silver Winner
AICTE Award for supporting Start-ups 2017
USASBE Outstanding Entrepreneurship Program Abroad Award
ADFIAP Development Award
Honoured at the Education Excellence Conclave 2025 by ZEE News (MP & Chhattisgarh)
Hastkala Setu Yojana awarded for Excellence Promotion and GI tagging of Handicrafts

LEADERSHIP

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Key Initiatives

Conceptualized Entrepreneurship Development Programme Model, popularly known today as EDII-EDP model. Today, the model is being implemented by Entrepreneurship Development (ED) organizations and institutes across India and outside.

Helped set up twelve state-level Entrepreneurship Development Institutions in the country to strengthen entrepreneurship.

Launched the first ever Open Learning Programme in Entrepreneurship so that working executives could learn the technicalities of setting up business, at their own pace and time.

Pioneered creation of research and intellectual capital in Entrepreneurship with the launch of 4-year, AICTE approved Fellow Programme in Entrepreneurship (Doctoral Level).

Leads the world's largest study in Entrepreneurship, 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor', India chapter, since 2012.

Launched the first ever International Biennial Conference in Entrepreneurship in 1994.

Brought out the exclusive first ever ‘Journal of Entrepreneurship’, published by the Sage Publishers.

Trains over 2,50,000 potential entrepreneurs and reaches to nearly 30,000 MSMEs, annually, PAN India.

Formulates National Policies for various Central and State Government Ministries and Departments.

Pioneers inclusive entrepreneurship development by designing and implementing programmes for minorities and the marginalized sections of society.

Designed and Implemented special training module to rejuvenate the handicraft and handloom legacy of India.

Conducted the first ever entrepreneurship oriented Summer Camp for youths and children, thus ‘catching them young’ and empowering them with ‘winning’ skills.

Introduced industrial and artisanal cluster development model, leading to formulation of cluster development scheme.

Offers the largest ever village entrepreneurship programme in the country, the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme.

For the first time ever, designed and implemented a unique programme for 29 Basawis (temple maids) of Andhra Pradesh.

Institutionalized entrepreneurship at University level across various states and institutions of eminence.

Developed and revised curriculum on entrepreneurship for national regulatory bodies and state boards.

Designed and offered an entrepreneurship orientation programme for civil servants.

Initiated a series of Intrapreneurship Development Programmes for corporates.

Designed and implemented a unique crises resilience model for reviving the earthquake struck Kuchchh and adjoining regions.

Curated region-based skill and entrepreneurship development models to strengthen entrepreneurship among the youths, in particular, in the lesser developed regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, North East India and the like.

Designed and launched innovative, outcome-based entrepreneurship development models to strengthen science and technology entrepreneurship in the country

Set up Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Rwanda.

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REGIONAL OFFICES
CENTRAL REGION: BHOPAL
ADDRESS: 1ST FLOOR, 50 NEW MLA COLONY, BEHIND CANARA BANK, NEAR DEPOT CHOURAHA, BHADBHADA ROAD, BHOPAL-462003,MADHYA PRADESH

PHONE: +91-755-4260015/24244015

EMAIL: SCROB@EDIINDIA.ORG
EASTERN REGION: BHUBANESWAR
ADDRESS: Unit No.202, 2nd Floor, Tower-1, NBCC Imperial Commercial Complex, Press Chaka, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Pin-751017

PHONE: +91-9348217493

EMAIL: EDIERO@EDIINIDA.ORG, EROL@EDIINDIA.ORG
NCR DELHI
ADDRESS: 303, AKASHDEEP BUILDING, 3RD FLOOR, BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 001

PHONE: +91-011-40115698

EMAIL: NCRO@EDIINDIA.ORG
NORTH-EASTERN REGION: GUWAHATI
ADDRESS: 1ST FLOOR, ABHIGUNA RESIDENCY, (OPP. RADISON BLU HOTEL) GOTANAGAR, GUWAHATI – 781011

PHONE: +91-361-3100236

EMAIL: NEROG@EDIINDIA.ORG
NORTHERN REGION: LUCKNOW
ADDRESS: 7, MEERABAI MARG, DADY VILLA, HAZRAT GANJ, LUCKNOW – 226 001,UTTAR PRADESH

PHONE: +91-522-2209415

EMAIL: NROL@EDIINDIA.ORG
SOUTHERN REGION: BENGALURU
ADDRESS: SANTA MONICA, 2/2C, 1ST FLOOR, HAYES ROAD, SHANTHALA NAGAR, RICHMOND TOWN, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA 560025

PHONE: +91-80-23119360/9361

EMAIL: SROB@EDIINDIA.ORG
WESTERN REGION: VAPI
ADDRESS: First Floor, Noble Central Complex, Beside Shubham-2, Daman Road, Chala, Vapi, Dist Valsad, Gujarat 396191, India

PHONE: +91-9924441365

EMAIL: WROV@EDIINDIA.ORG

REGIONAL CENTRES

CHHATTISGARH:

RAIPUR
ADDRESS: 105, FIRST FLOOR, SHREEJI K HEIGHTS, KALPATARU COLONY, AMLIDIH, RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH 492006

PHONE: +91 7714550211

EMAIL: cgedc@ediindia.org

GOA:

Panaji
ADDRESS: 5TH FLOOR, EDC COMPLEX, DR. A.B. ROAD, PANAJI, GOA 403001

PHONE: +918322224518

EMAIL: GOA@EDIINDIA.ORG

LADAKH:

LEH
ADDRESS: Incubation Centre Leh, Opposite Central Bank of India, Near Leh Gate, Leh UT-Ladakh -194101

PHONE: +91 1982 454393 / 8707728907

EMAIL: enterprisingladakh@ediindia.org
Puducherry
ADDRESS: District Industries Centre, Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605009
Ph: 9843399155
Email: ramp.puducherry@ediindia.org

UTTARAKHAND:

DEHRADUN
ADDRESS: DOON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (NR. MAIN GATE), DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND 248001

PHONE: 01352974961

EMAIL: DUY-UTTARAKHAND@EDIINDIA.ORG
HYDERABAD
ADDRESS: 6-3-1247, Flat No. 403, Metro Residency, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana

Hastkala Setu Yojana awarded for Excellence Promotion and GI tagging of Handicrafts

Honoured at the Education Excellence Conclave 2025 by ZEE News (MP & Chhattisgarh)

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
1992