Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)
To address the global mismatch in corporate recruitments and foster self-reliance, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at AIET is established. The cell identifies creative talent, encourages out-of-the-box business models, and trains candidates to transition from job seekers to job creators.
Key Objectives
- Promote entrepreneurship as a career path
- Host skill development camps & seminars
- Integrate startup skills into tech courses
- Guide projects during gestation & prototyping
- Link student teams with corporate incubators
- Host interactive sessions with startup founders
EDC Committee Members (Academic Year 2024-25)
| Sl | Member Name | Designation / Sector | Position in EDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Madhumita Parida | Chairperson, AIET | Mentor |
| 2 | Dr. Dillip Kumar Biswal | Principal, AIET | Mentor |
| 3 | Mr. Umakanta Mohapatra | Head, MBA Department | Convener |
| 4 | Mr. Manoj Kumar Rout | Training & Placement Officer | Co-Convener |
| 5 | Dr. Pradyut Kumar Swain | Dean (Academics) | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Pratap Chandra Nayak | Dean (R&D) | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Debabrata Samantray | Asso. Prof., ME Department | Member |
| 8 | Dr. Uttam Kumar Das | Asso. Prof., MBA Department | Member |
| 9 | Ms. Rajalaxmi Pati | Asst. Prof., Civil Department | Member |
| 10 | Mrs. Vidya Mohanty | Asst. Prof., CSE Department | Member |
| 11 | Mr. Ashutosh Behera | Asst. Prof., EE Department | Member |
| 12 | Mr. Abhimanyu Kar | Asst. Prof., ECE Department | Member |
| 13 | Mr. Mukesh Kumar | Asst. Prof., BSH Department | Member |
| 14 | Mr. Pradeep Kumar Biswal | Industry Representative | Member |
| 15 | Mr. Somya Ranjan Swain | Industry Representative | Member |
| 16 | Mr. Ansuman Pattanaik | Start-up Executive | Member |