The Entrepreneurship Cell at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, known as Graphic Era Entrepreneurship Development Cell (GEDC), Dehradun campus is aimed at developing entrepreneurial spirit among the students and business aspirants of the nation. objective
• To organize events such as - Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps, entrepreneurship development programs (EDPs) and faculty development programs
(FDPs), entrepreneurial talks, startup idea pitch, boot camps, startup fairs, entrepreneurship youth camps, guest lectures, seminars, workshops, certificate courses, skill development programs, and conferences etc. in the region for promotion and growth of entrepreneurship and the benefit of students.
• To assist in entrepreneurship curriculum development at various levels including degree/diploma courses of the parent institution and other institutes in the region.
• To provide consultancy support for prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects such as preparing a detailed project report, resource planning, legal aspect of business, market research and development, digital marketing support etc.
• To work jointly with reputed academic institutions, NGOs, Govt. Agencies, state governments, central government and foreign universities for the promotion of entrepreneurship research and development in the region, through MOUs / Collaborations and joint initiatives.
• To act as a Regional Information Centre on business opportunities, processes, technologies, markets, etc. by creating and maintaining relevant databases.
• To promote students for university-based entrepreneurship, initiate entrepreneurship clubs, skill development cells and community-based entrepreneurship.
• To foster better linkages between the Graphic Era, Industries and R&D institutions in the region and other related organisations engaged in promoting Startups and Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) including NGOs and other Voluntary Organisations.
• To register GEDC under the Society Registrations Act, 1860 or the Companies Act, 2013.
• To request Graphic Era Deemed to be University to support GEDC from time to time for project seed funding. Other plans and activities
• To felicitate and encourage entrepreneurs and youth by organizing the best category award ceremony on different themes.
• To offer membership (Paid and Voluntary membership) to the individuals to get benefited from the GEDC activities, initiatives and services.
• To create a network of practitioners, experts and stakeholders involved in the entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem.