Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, DIU

The Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship was established in 2015 with the vision of creating a sustainable entrepreneurial eco-system in the country driven by the innovation and creativity of local entrepreneurs. Its mission is to create young leaders in the society who will be able to solve the social problems or fulfil the needs and wants of their targeted people. It also aims at providing students a platform to develop relevant entrepreneurial skills through practical assignment and project work and elevating the growth of new ventures through continuous mentoring and funding supported by venture capitals, angel investors, entrepreneurship development fund and other seed funds. The department promotes the culture through values such as entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset, risk-taking, creativity, learning by doing, managing change and leading for results. Program Overview The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship focuses on identifying the behavioral disposition and developing the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are people who identify, develop and exploit new business opportunities. They are a vital ingredient in the process of economic growth of a country. Creating and developing a reservoir of attitudinally appropriate and positive entrepreneurs in a society is very essential for that society. A group of successful entrepreneurs is a competitive advantage for a country in the world economic scenario. The history of economically developed countries very truly supports this view. A career as an entrepreneur can be both challenging and rewarding.