To foster innovation, design thinking and entrepreneurial capabilities among students from India, EDII hosted the 3rd edition of bootcamp on ‘Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship’ (IDE) during April 6 to 10, 2026. The bootcamp was organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), and implemented in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, with support from the SBI Foundation as the Organisation Partner.
The bootcamp witnessed participation from over 165 students representing higher education institutions across 14 states. The bootcamp was designed to nurture resilience, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, and empowered participants to develop impactful solutions and contribute meaningfully to business, technology and society. The camp was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Mitesh Vadher, Centre In-Charge & Innovation Fellow, Ahmedabad Innovation Centre, Innovation Cell, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India; Dr. Kavya Saini, Master Trainer, Wadhwani Foundation; Dr. Sheenu Jain, Master Trainer, Wadhwani Foundation; Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII and Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, Director, Dept. of Entrepreneurship Education, EDII.
Entrepreneurship is mindset and a life skill. In the last decade or so, this discipline has grown significantly, with increasing student interest. The bootcamp further encouraged students and faculty to explore new approaches to problem-solving.