Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)
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About EDC
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at Bansal Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Bhopal, is a vibrant platform dedicated to promoting and supporting innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students. Established with the objective of fostering a culture of self-reliance and business leadership, EDC encourages students to dream big, start small, and scale fast.
With the belief that young minds can drive the next wave of economic development, the EDC serves as a bridge between ideas and execution. It provides the necessary support in the form of mentoring, resources, industry linkages, and exposure to the startup ecosystem.
EDC Committee
The EDC Committee comprises experienced and dedicated faculty members who lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of entrepreneurial initiatives and activities throughout the institute.
| S. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation |
| 1. | Dr. Anoop Pratap Singh | Chairman |
| 2. | Prof. Swastik Chaturvedi | Convener |
| 3. | Prof. Prachi Parashar | Member |
| 4. | Prof. Aarya Tiwari | Member |
| 5. | Prof. Twinkle Sharma | Member |
| 6. | Prof. Raksha Rawat | Member |
| 7. | Prof. Ankur Taneja | Member |
| 8. | Prof. Ashish Jain | Member |
| 9. | Prof. Harsh Khare | Member |
Objectives
- Encourage students to identify real-world problems and design innovative, viable solutions.
- Support entrepreneurial initiatives from ideation to execution through mentorship and guidance.
- Organize regular workshops, seminars, and competitions focused on startup development.
- Establish partnerships with startup incubators, accelerators, and government schemes.
- Nurture a community of student entrepreneurs who can lead and inspire.
Activities & Achievements
Activities
- Startup Bootcamps & Ideation Workshops
- Guest Lectures by Entrepreneurs & Innovators
- Business Plan Competitions
- Startup Showcases & Pitch Events
- Industry Visits & Internship Opportunities
- Linkages with Incubation Centers and Funding Agencies
Achievements
- Hosting of multiple state-level entrepreneurship workshops and awareness programs.
- Participation of BIST students in reputed national startup challenges and ideation contests.
- Ongoing collaboration with local incubation centers and MSME/Startup India initiatives.
- Launch of student-led startups in domains such as EdTech, IoT, and Sustainable Technology.