CEDI

Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (CEDI) is an independent company promoted by the National Institute of Technology, Trichy. CEDI was established in 2012, and is currently registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act. CEDI has created a comprehensive Entrepreneurial eco-system at NIT, Trichy. CEDI enables young entrepreneurs to initiate technology start-up companies for commercial exploration of technologies developed by them in the areas of ICT and Electronics.

CEDI is implementing a project Technological Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE) funded by Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt. of India to promote start-up companies in the areas of ICT and Electronics. CEDI cultivates a rare breed of entrepreneurs by incubating, accelerating, mentoring and funding innovative start-ups. CEDI facilitates the Incubatee companies to access NITT’s common Infrastructure facilities, departmental laboratories and other resources of NITT for their product development purposes. Incubatee companies have access to brain power of NITT’s high calibre students through internships.

The Centre provides services designed to help you grow, including:

  • R & D and Incubation Facilities: For eligible applicants we provide access to office equipment, including PCs, laptop access points, phones and standard office furniture.
  • Mentor Network: Our quarterly reviews monitor your progress and ensure you have the right support you need.
  • Networking: Informative sessions designed to connect our community of entrepreneurs. The sessions provide excellent opportunities to promote your business and gain information about start-up resources.
  • Access to NITT Intelligence: Establish relationships and gather inspiration from other businesses, students, alumni, and expert technical faculties from NITT.