ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL

Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)

About EDC & IIC

At Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering and Technology (NSCET), the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) function collaboratively to promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students and faculty.

These initiatives are aligned with the Government of India’s national missions such as Startup India, Make in India, Digital India, and Atal Innovation Mission. Together, they aim to build a robust ecosystem that encourages ideation, product development, business planning, and startup incubation within the institution.

While the EDC focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial qualities and converting ideas into viable businesses, the IIC is dedicated to cultivating a structured innovation culture through activities like hackathons, design thinking workshops, IPR sessions, and prototype development.

NSCET’s commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation is further strengthened through collaborations with industries, startups, incubators, and government agencies, ensuring our students are well-equipped to be future-ready leaders and change-makers.

🌟 Vision

To build a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship by nurturing future-ready innovators, leaders, and job creators through ethical and impactful practices.

🎯 Mission

To foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity across all disciplines.
To enable hands-on learning and experiential projects that address real-world challenges.
To provide mentorship, technical support, and infrastructure for idea validation and startup growth.
To facilitate collaboration with industry, academia, and government bodies to support entrepreneurial initiatives.
To empower all sections of society, including women and rural youth, through inclusive programs.

🎯 Objectives

Build an entrepreneurial mindset among students through training, events, and experiential learning.
Promote startup development by supporting ideation, prototype building, and business model creation.
Conduct regular activities such as innovation challenges, bootcamps, guest lectures, and My Story sessions.
Facilitate access to funding, incubation, and government startup schemes (e.g., DST, MSME, NIDHI, YUKTI).
Encourage students and faculty to file Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) such as patents and trademarks.
Create strong linkages with industries, NGOs, R&D institutions, and startup mentors.
Celebrate national events like Innovation Day, Startup Week, and Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs.

Document Archives

Click on a year below to view the corresponding IIC Ranking document:

EDC & IIC Team

Role	Name
Coordinator	Mr. P. Surulimani, AP/Mech
Coordinator	Dr. S. R. Krishnamoorthi, ASP/Phy
Coordinator	Mr. V. Sivaganesan, AP/Mech
Member	Mrs.K.Benita Merlin Isabella , AP/CIVIl
Member	Mr. C. Shiva, AP/EEE
Member	Mrs. P. Niranjana, AP/CSE
Member	Mrs. P. Shantha Devi, AP/ECE
Member	Mr. J. Vinoth Kumar, AP/AI&DS
Member	Mr. K. Rajaguru, AP/Phy
Member	Mrs. G. Keerthana, AP/IT

Theni Melapettai Hindu Nadargal Uravinmurai

NADAR SARASWATHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY