Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), an autonomous and not-for-profit institute, set up in 1983, is promoted by apex financial institutions – the IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and the State Bank of India (SBI), with support from the Government of Gujarat. The Government of Gujarat pledged 23 acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDII campus.
Explore EDII’s beautiful 23 acres from anywhere in the world. Get to know us better by exploring the highlights of our inspiring campus. We offer outstanding study facilities and welcoming social spaces, so you’ll have everything you need to make the most of your institute experience through your entrepreneurial journey.
We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.
Understanding the risks involved in a business and developing the capabilities and traits, to not just overcome them but also muster all resources to float a successful business, are some of the characteristics that define an entrepreneur. EDII is about this and much more. The enterprising spirit is significantly enhanced in students so much so that they develop the conviction to see a business idea blossom into a success story.
“We welcome you into our world of entrepreneurship through this platform.”
– Dr. Sunil Shukla (Director General, EDII)
EDII is a nodal institution as a part of Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat promoted Start-up Policy. It has been granted support through Student Start-up Innovation Policy (SSIP) through Education Department, Government of Gujarat. It is also a part of Institutions’ Innovation Council (IIC) promoted by MHRD Innovation Cell. Students working on their startup ideas would be supported through these policy initiatives of Government of India and Government of Gujarat.
My plans of becoming a successful entrepreneur got materialised at EDII. EDII gave me an opportunity to participate in several conferences and seminars which helped me gain exposure and expand my network.
PGDM-BE 2013-2015
MUVR.in
Director
EDII promised to give me what I was looking for. I was learning how to do business. Faculty were approachable and always ready to help in streamlining our business ideas.
PGDM-BE 2014-2016
Khadi Cult
Founder
EDII faculty acted as excellent mentors and guided me even after I left the campus.
PGDMN 2003-2004
Blind People's Association
Manager
EDII's role has been vital in shaping up the entrepreneur in me. The curriculums entire focus was on business and in those days, family business management was a unique programme.
PGDM-BE 2012-2014
Qualimark Machines
Director
I am thankful to EDII for grooming my mindset and shaping my journey as an entrepreneur. Since the day I stepped in this campus, I made friends with smart minds from all across India and these interactions gifted me new lens to see a world full of opportunities. From having fruitful discussions on real case studies to working on challenging on-field projects and enjoying National level fests, those 2 years at EDII transformed all of us
Read MoreIn the year 1999 , I was at the crossroads to decide whether to go to US for further studies and work there or to renounce the public life. Had admission in hand for Master in International Development and MBA with significant scholarship. But in early 2000 8 met few of my old friends who were working with EDII and they introduced me to this institute. On the advice of one of them I applied to EDI and opted for PGDMN. I got admission and landed on the campus.
Read MoreAs a student of EDII, I learned a lot about the importance of communication and relationships in corporate life.There is no doubt that every professor of the institute is an expert in his own field and a student who makes good-use of their relationships, experience and knowledge can achieve success.
Read MoreEDI and it’s environment inculcated qualities like continuous learning, perseverance, confidence that enabled perseverance, confidence that enabled me to build 2 companies from scratch with no seed capital in areas where no one around never worked.
Read MoreI first set my foot at EDII campus as a student, on a mission to explore the unexplored and challenge myself, find ways to reach my goals and dreams, and something just clicked. It was one of those moments that EDII made me realise, that not to run behind end results of your Startup rather enjoy the process, your end will automatically be significant.
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