Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) is a flagship initiative of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship among students and academic fraternity in educational institutions across the state of Kerala. IEDC was established at De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly (DiST) on 02nd Nov 2021 with the aim of promoting the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the campus. IEDC DiST focuses on the skill development of students by proving them adequate exposure and support in order to convert their innovative ideas into profitable ventures.

To create an innovation culture among innovators by introducing them the state-of-the-art technologies and positioning the institution as a learning and innovation platform by delivering technically competent skilled entrepreneurs.

To create IEDC as an innovation platform and to create future founders by promoting innovation, technology, and business learning among student community.

1. Sustain innovation culture in the campus and support the budding entrepreneur
2. Develop various skills of students and create more employment opportunities
3. Encourage the students to come up with creative or technological solutions for existing social issues
4. Bridge the gap between industry and academia

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