In alignment with the UGC Quality Mandate and the National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP), the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at NGM College serves as a launchpad for student-led ventures. It bridges the gap between creative ideas and commercial success.

💡 e) Research & Innovation: Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

Introduction

The EDC at NGM College is dedicated to cultivating an “Entrepreneurial Mindset” among students. We aim to transform job-seekers into job-creators by providing the necessary mentorship, networking opportunities, and technical support to build sustainable business models.

Description

The cell functions as a multi-disciplinary hub where students from Arts, Science, and Commerce streams collaborate. It is supported by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE), and follows a structured pipeline from ideation to incubation.

🚀 Core Activities & Support System

1. Ideation & Hackathons

  • Idea Contests: Annual “Start-up Pitch” competitions where students present business plans to a panel of industry experts.

  • Problem-Solving Workshops: Design Thinking sessions to help students identify social and industrial challenges that require innovative solutions.

2. Mentorship & Training

  • Executive Interactions: Regular “CEO Talks” and fireside chats with successful alumni entrepreneurs.

  • Skill Bootcamps: Specialized training in Digital Marketing, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and Financial Planning.

3. Incubation Support

  • Infrastructure: Access to the college’s high-tech labs and a dedicated co-working space for registered student startups.

  • Seed Funding Guidance: Assistance in applying for government grants (like Startup India) and connecting with Angel Investors.

🏛️ Institutional Innovation Council (IIC)

NGM College has established a formal IIC as per the norms of the MoE’s Innovation Cell.

  • IIC Rating: The college consistently strives for a high star rating through quarterly activities including Innovation Day celebrations and IPR awareness sessions.

  • Innovation Repository: Maintaining a database of student projects that have the potential for patenting or commercialization.

📊 Impact & Achievements

Metric Details
Registered Startups [Number] Student-led ventures currently active.
Patents Filed [Number] Patents/Copyrights facilitated through the IPR Cell.
Industry MoUs [Number] Partnerships with local industries for technical mentorship.

✅ Getting Involved

Students interested in launching their own venture or joining the innovation movement can visit the EDC Hub located in the [Name of Building/Block].

  • Coordinator:

  • Email: edc@ngmc.org