About Entrepreneurship Development Cell
To create an entrepreneurial environment, to foster growth of entrepreneurship development and self-employment; Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) has established in Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering Management Akurdi Pune; having requisite expertise and infrastructure.
The objective of promoting entrepreneurship among the youth is to nurture a passion for self-employment. This will open gates for creation of new knowledge-based innovative hi-tech ventures, industries and new breed of techno-entrepreneurs and more avenues of employment opportunities thus turning job seekers into job creators and in the process, leading the nation towards industrial excellence and self-reliance. The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of this college aims towards achieving the above.
"The education system should highlight the importance of entrepreneurship and prepare the students right from school and college education to get oriented towards setting up of enterprises which will provide them creativity, freedom and ability to generate wealth."
- Dr. APJ.Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
Vision & Mission of Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Vision
Foster and nurture next generation of Entrepreneurs with leadership qualities using innovative and ethical business practices to make global impact.
Mission
Evolve and spread out the entrepreneurial culture within the institute and practice through various activities for creating competent entrepreneurs.