The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) inaugurated its new Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) which aims to foster entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in the region.
The EDC was sponsored by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati to serve not only the students and faculty of the University and affiliated colleges but also the broader community of East Khasi Hill region.
The centre aims to be a beacon of innovation, encouraging students and faculty to take risks, think creatively, and transform their ideas into viable enterprises. By providing a supportive environment, the EDC will help unlock the potential of many aspiring entrepreneurs, contributing to the economic and social well-being of the region, a press release said.
Speaking at the inauguration, NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla highlighted the transformative potential of entrepreneurship and discussed how the EDC would serve as a catalyst for nurturing innovative ideas, providing essential support and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs within the university and the local community. The VC also underlined the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and industry to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
