Entrepreneurship is a key element in the industrialization and economic progress of a nation. History is replete with examples of entrepreneurs who have chased their dreams right from their student days and SSN firmly believes that education is never complete without exposing students to this option. The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at SSN Institutions was established with a vision of fostering innovation and promoting entrepreneurial skills among SSN students.

Objectives

To foster innovation and create an entrepreneurial culture in the institution. To provide services including information and guidance to budding entrepreneurs. To promote linkages with Industries and other organizations that is engaged in promoting Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Function

To develop a strong network of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, senior professionals and individuals directly or indirectly associated with entrepreneurship. To educate enterprising students on the essentials of starting a business. To organize Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes. To organize guest lectures by well known entrepreneurs. To develop a resource centre of information about entrepreneurship and its various aspects.

The National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN)

SSN is a member of The National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), founded in 2002, by the Wadhwani Foundation. Co-founded by five of India's premier academic institutions: IIT Bombay; IIM Ahmedabad; SP Jain Institute, Bombay; IBAB, Bangalore and BITS Pilani, NEN focuses on introducing a new paradigm in the entrepreneurship education in India. SSNites join hands with NEN to develop new entrepreneurs, who in turn will hopefully create valuable jobs for India in future.

Technology Business Incubator (TBI)

The Technology Business Incubator at SSN is situated inside the campus. Since it is within the campus, it leverages all the resources that are available within the campus such as access to laboratory, workshops, development and testing centers, computing resources, internet access and above all the human resources. In addition to these resources, SSN also has a network of eminent professionals, academicians, bankers, venture capitalists and businessmen, who can extend support to these ventures.

Business Incubator

The Business Incubator has been developed at SSNCE as an integral part of the college, to foster the idea of entrepreneurship and its integration with the creation of new ideas. This serves a launching pad for enthusiastic entrepreneurs having innovative propositions.

Infrastructural support

Computing facilities with access to internet Common facilities such as phone lines, fax machine, laser printer etc. Newspaper and magazine subscriptions and access to the library facilities with a host of online access. Conference room and secretarial support.

Mentoring

Advice from faculty on technology issues Interaction with successful entrepreneurs Discussions on problem-solving to maintain high motivational levels.

Since our inception, we have organized various events ranging from social entrepreneurship events on campus to business plan contests, which have brought about a surge in entrepreneurial activities on campus.