Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Cell

The TCET Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation cell is a platform within educational institutions designed to foster entrepreneurial skills and support students in launching their own businesses. It provides resources such as mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to funding. EDICs aim to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging innovation and practical learning, helping students transform ideas into viable ventures. Through various programs, the cell plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges.

Vision

“To cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering students to become visionary leaders and creators of groundbreaking solutions ”

Mission

"To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among students by providing resources, mentorship, and practical experience, enabling them to transform their ideas into viable businesses and become industry leaders."

TCET EDIC Team

Sr. No.	Name	Department
1	Dr. Vinitkumar Dongre	Dean R&D
2	Dr. Hemant Kasturiwale	HOD, E&CS
3	Dr. Sukruti Kaulgud	E&TC
4	Mr. Vinayak Bachal	CIVIL
5	Mr. Aniket Deo	AI&DS
6	Ms. Apeksha Waghmare	IT
7	Ms. Priyanka Deshmukh	ES&H
8	Ms. Seema Nagrani	MECH
9	Ashish Dwivedi	COMP
10	Mrs. Harsha Sanap	E&CS
11	Ms. Usha Gupta	IoT
12	Mr. Siddhesh Mane	MME
13	Ms. Poonam Joshi	CS&E
14	Mrs. Shital Pazare	AIML
15	Dr. Nidhi Tiwari	ES&H

EDIC Initiatives +

Name of Activity	Date	Time	Venue	Description of Event	Objectives of the Event	Learning Outcomes
Coffee With Alumni	10th February 2024	02:00 PM to 05:00 PM	Seminar Hall 1, followed by refreshments in the Canteen Area	The event facilitated interaction between students and alumni entrepreneurs, providing practical business advice and networking opportunities.	• Inspire students through alumni success stories. • Provide a platform for students to engage with successful entrepreneurs. • Offer practical business guidance. • Foster networking opportunities.	• Understanding entrepreneurship challenges and opportunities. • Practical advice on finance, team building, and adaptability. • Importance of innovation, networking, and resilience.
EXPERIENTIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT (E-ESD): PHASE I	14th March 2024	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Seminar Hall	Phase I of the program focused on entrepreneurial skill development, teamwork, and startup collaborations.	• Introduce students to experiential learning in a startup environment. • Equip students with entrepreneurial skills. • Form student teams for future startup collaborations.	• Gained insights into teamwork and collaboration. • Recognized the importance of diverse skills in startup success. • Exposure to entrepreneurial thinking for innovation and problem-solving.
Pathways to Success	19th July 2024	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Online	Industry leaders shared career development insights, motivating students to explore diverse career paths and set achievable goals.	• Inspire students with success stories. • Provide guidance on career planning and personal growth. • Create networking opportunities.	• Steps to set and achieve career goals. • Key skills valued in the job market. • Importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and networking.
World Entrepreneur Day	21st August 2024	10:00 AM	Seminar Hall 1, TCET Building	A day to celebrate entrepreneurship, with speakers sharing their journeys and providing actionable business advice.	• Celebrate entrepreneurship. • Motivate students with real-world success stories. • Provide advice on launching and scaling a business. • Foster networking.	• Entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities. • Essential skills for financial management and growth. • Importance of resilience and adaptability in business success.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition	26th July 2024	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Seminar Hall 4, Thakur College of Engineering & Technology	A platform for students to present and refine innovative business ideas, with feedback from entrepreneurs.	• Encourage innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. • Provide a platform for presenting business ideas. • Offer expert feedback to enhance business models.	• Gained insights into entrepreneurship and innovation. • Learned how to refine and improve business ideas. • Encouraged to develop ideas further.
Business Venture Vault	26th July 2024	3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Study Skill Center, Thakur Business and Management	Event offering insights on launching and sustaining business ventures, with mentoring from business leaders.	• Inspire participants with entrepreneurial journeys. • Offer guidance on financing, scaling ventures. • Create opportunities for networking and mentorship.	• Key stages of starting and managing a business. • Financial strategies, market analysis, and team-building practices. • Importance of adaptability and networking in overcoming business challenges.
Ideathon	31st August 2024	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	5th Floor, Computer Center, TCET Building	A creative event focusing on brainstorming innovative solutions to real-world problems, fostering collaboration and problem-solving.	• Inspire students to brainstorm and present solutions. • Provide a collaborative environment with mentors. • Enhance problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills.	• Approaching problems innovatively. • Techniques for effective idea presentation. • Steps to transform ideas into projects. • Importance of teamwork and feedback in ideation.

Pre-Incubation Centre +

Sr. No.	Faculty Mentor	Team Members	Startup Idea	Department	Venue
1	Mrs. Komal Dhule & Mrs. Trupti Shah	Dheer Shrivastava, Aditya Shrivas, Adarsh Singh, Aryan Singh	Apnadhanda - an ecosystem for Entrepreneur	SE IT-C	414
2	Mr. Vinayak Bachal	Dheeraj Chohan	Agriculture Product (Vertical Farming Saffron Farming using Aerophonics Technique)	BE CIVIL	414
3	Ms. Rajeshwari Jaisinghani	Jay Mangesh Khandekar, Vignesh Alle, Pinank Trivedi	Eklavya Ai	TE MECH and TE E&TC	414
4	Dr. Arcghana Belge & Mr. Pankaj Shelar	Sneh Limbani, Veerabaahu Karthik Nadar	SmartShop Solutions: Revolutionizing Supermarket Crowds with Smart Devices	SE MME	414
5	Dr. Vidyadhari Singh	Ayush Lahoti, Tanmay Godha, Gaurav Madan, Anushka Behere, Reena Verma	Bunchup	BE CSE	414
6	Dr. Sujata Alegavi	Kaustubh Suryakant Deshpande, Krishna Bitthariya, Prineet Jain, Ayaan Ghori, Rahul Yadav	Fusion ED	ST IOT	414
7	Mr. Rahul Neve	Shrikrishna Patil, Tushar Mishra, Shivam Mishra, Ayush More	Effilearn	TE IT	414
8	Mr. Amit Nimbalkar & Mr. Anup Chavan	Chaitanya Mehta, Mishank Jain	e-Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicle	TE MME	119
9	Mr. Sachin Oak & Mr. Jitendra Chavan	Aman Pandey, Vipul Sanil, Chirag Tawde, Dev Mansotra	Surakshak V1 UAV	TE MME and TE IOT	119
10	Mr. Dipesh Tare & Ms. Kashama Shukla	Jay Singh, Sumit Vishwakarma, Aman Yadav, Om Singh, Utsav Singh, Yuvraj Singh	Unmanned Combat Ground Vehicle	TE MME and SE COMP	119

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