3. Introduction
Autonomous and not-for-profit institute
Set up in 1983
Sponsored by the IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank
of India (SBI).
Set up twelve state-level exclusive entrepreneurship development centres
and institutes.
Runs a range of educational programs including 2 year Post Graduate
Diploma in Management program for first generation entrepreneurs, agri
business, family business inheritors.
4. Vision
To become an acclaimed international resource centre facilitating all
facets of entrepreneurship.
5. Mission
Augment supply of new entrepreneurs.
Enterprise creation and employment generation.
Increase competitiveness of Indian SMEs.
Act as repository of knowledge in the area of women entrepreneurship.
Create a group of trained social entrepreneurs.
7. Functions
Promoting micro enterprises at rural areas.
Participating in institutional building efforts.
Inculcating spirit of ‘Entrepreneurship’ in youth.
Developing new knowledge and insights on entrepreneurship theory.
Improving managerial capabilities.
Collaborating with other organizations.