Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute

Established in 2001, the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai is an apex organisation in the field of entrepreneurship education and self-employment promotion in the state of Tamil Nadu. EDII was constituted by Government of Tamil Nadu as a not-for-profit society and is administered by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Headed by the Addl. Chief Secretary who is also the Director of the Institute, EDII is managed under the superintendence of a Governing Council, appointed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Vision: Recognising developments across the world and India on entrepreneurship and innovation, taking into account best practices across the world, Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategy for EDII are detailed below: An aspirational and inclusive entrepreneurship and business innovation culture spread across Tamil Nadu with EDII emerging as the State resource hub in education, training, research & practice in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Mission: Rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth of MSM enterprises and innovation by youth and adults across Tamil Nadu through effective entrepreneur competency development, partnerships, business network development, advocacy, training, communication, innovation promotion and business facilitation services, leading to job growth and economic development. Objectives: 1. Spread aspirational entrepreneurship & innovation culture in Tamil Nadu 2. Build entrepreneurial competencies of aspiring youth and entrepreneurs, including those from disadvantaged sections of society 3. Enhancement of the support ecosystem for entrepreneurs, including technology startups 4. Reduction in risk of enterprise and innovation failures 5. Embedding entrepreneurship education in the formal education system 6. Research, surveys and publications on entrepreneurship and innovation 7. Vibrant partnerships with all Government and non-Government players in the entrepreneurship and innovation