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Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

Empowering Innovators | Building Future Entrepreneurs

Message of Patron
Prof. Hemant Kothari

Our university is committed to extend beyond academics; we are striving to build innovators and job creators. This cell is the cornerstone of that vision, providing the tools, mentorship and ecosystem to empower students to build ventures that shape the future. I urge students to challenge conventions, take calculated risks and leverage our unwavering support. Let your entrepreneurial journey begin here and let us celebrate your success as you define the next generation of industry & social change.

Message of Chairman
Dr. Anurag Mehta

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell is dedicated to unlock students’ potential. We sincerely design and execute various activities to equip students with future-ready skills, foster an innovative mindset and provide the foundational support to transform their ideas into impactful ventures. We encourage every student to engage with our workshops, networking events and incubation programs. This is a platform to learn, experiment and grow. Let’s build a vibrant ecosystem of creators and leaders together.

Vision

To foster an ecosystem in university that nurtures innovation, skill and risk-taking ability among students and turn them into visionary entrepreneurs, driving innovation and sustainable economic development.

Mission

To ignite and nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation within the student community by providing robust mentoring, industry-aligned skill development, comprehensive incubation support, and strong industry-academia networks to successfully launch and scale ventures and careers.

Objectives

  • Promote entrepreneurship as a career choice among students.
  • Support innovative ideas and provide pre-incubation and incubation facilities.
  • Facilitate access to funding, government schemes and venture capital.
  • Integrate entrepreneurship education into the curriculum.
  • Strengthen women and social entrepreneurship initiatives.

Governance & Structure

  • Patron: PAHER University President
  • Chairman: Nominated Professor
  • Core Departments:
    • Industry Networking Department
    • Training & Capacity Building Department
    • Incubation & Start-Up Support Department
  • Convener: One for each department
  • Members: Faculty representatives
  • Student Representatives: Six students

Details of EDC Members

Name Position in EDC Academic Designation & Institute
Prof. Hemant Kothari Patron President, PAHER University
Dr. Anurag Mehta Chairman Principal & Professor, PIBS
Dr. Ashok Dashora Convener, Industry Networking Director, Vatsalya College of Pharmacy
Dr. Ritu Khanna Convener, Incubation & Start-Up Support Professor, Pacific Institute of Technology
Dr. Mehndi Sharma Convener, Training & Capacity Building Assistant Professor, PIHM

Core Departments & Key Activities

Industry Networking Department
  • Corporate associations & partnerships
  • Mentorship pool creation
  • Industry lecture series & visits
  • Live projects & internship drives
  • Investor connect & advisory council formation
Training & Capacity Building Department
  • Workshops & certification programs
  • Bootcamps, hackathons & competitions
  • Soft skills and leadership training
  • Prototype & MVP development
  • Resource library & train-the-trainer programs
Incubation & Start-Up Support Department
  • Ideation & validation workshops
  • Incubation application & selection
  • Dedicated mentorship & infrastructure
  • Seed funding & government scheme support
  • Legal & IP advisory

Policy Guidelines

  • Academic flexibility for student entrepreneurs
  • Priority to sustainability and social innovation start-ups
  • Compliance with ethical and legal standards