Current company Entrepreneurship Development Institute Of India
Education Administration Programs · 472 employees · Founded 1983 · India
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, is globally a leading institute in entrepreneurship education, research, and training. Established in 1983, with the support of IDBI Bank Ltd, IFCI Ltd, ICICI Ltd, SBI, and the Government of Gujarat, EDII is a pioneer in fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and nurturing startups, MSMEs, and innovators across India and beyond. Ranked as the #1 institution in ARIIA 2021 (Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements) across all categories, EDII leads the way in entrepreneurship development programs (EDPs), post-graduate diplomas (PGDM in Entrepreneurship), and Fellow Programme in entrepreneurship. Recognized by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, EDII empowers aspiring and established entrepreneurs through skill development, mentorship, and incubation support via its Technology Business Incubator, CrAdLE – Centre for Advancing and Launching Enterprises focusing on agribusiness, renewable energy, and healthcare startups. Since 2012, EDII has spearheaded the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) India Report, providing critical insights into entrepreneurial trends, challenges, and opportunities. With a strong global footprint, EDII has established Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) in Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Rwanda, and Uzbekistan with the support from Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India. The Institute also undertook the task of institution building by setting up entrepreneurship development centres in several states of the country including the newly set up states/UTs of Goa, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Ladakh, Puducherry etc. Join EDII to transform ideas into enterprises and shape the next generation of job creators, not job seekers. Follow us for updates on startup incubation (CrAdLE), capacity building, skill development, policy advocacy, and entrepreneurial success stories driving Viksit Bharat.