Functions of the ED Cell:
- To organize Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps, Entrepreneurship Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programmes in the region for the benefit of Science and Technology persons
- To develop and introduce curriculum on Entrepreneurship Development at various levels including degree/diploma courses of the parent institution and other institutes in the region
- To conduct research work and survey for identifying entrepreneurial opportunities (particularly in Science and Technology areas and Service sector)
- To guide and assist prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects such as preparing project reports, obtaining project approvals, loans and facilities from agencies of support systems and information on various technologies
- To organize guest lectures, TV & Radio talks, Seminars, etc. for promotion and growth of Science and Technology based entrepreneurship
- To arrange visits to industries for prospective entrepreneurs
- To extend necessary guidance and escort services to the trainees in obtaining approval and execution of their projects
- To act as a Regional Information Centre on business opportunities, processes, technologies, market, etc. by creating and maintaining relevant databases
- To provide testing, calibration, quality assurance, design, tool room, pilot plant and other facilities for Entrepreneurs besides expertise in Intellectual Property rights, Patents search, etc.
- To render advice to sick enterprises and assist the entrepreneurs in rehabilitating them
- To conduct skill development training programmes leading to self/wage employment.