AICTE-approved
programme designed for tech professionals aspiring to become entrepreneurs;
aligned with ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’
Bengaluru,
February 17, 2026 : Entrepreneurship Development Institute of
India (EDII), India’s pioneering institution in entrepreneurship education,
today in Bengaluru announced PGDM in “Entrepreneurship for Tech Startups,
which is an AICTE-approved management programme designed to empower tech
professionals with entrepreneurial learning, mentorship, and venture-building
support to help convert their high-potential ideas into successful startups.
The
newly announced Tech Startups specialization focuses on growing areas like
EdTech, HealthTech, FinTech, AI-based businesses, and digital ventures that
scale. It is designed with a practical bent, aiming to equip aspiring
entrepreneurs with skills that include identifying opportunities, assessing
feasibility, creating a business model, product development, funding readiness,
and go-to-market strategies.
Dr.
Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, said,
“Given the fact that Bengaluru is the hub of technology activity in India, and
that Karnataka is at the heart of the startup boom, we thought that this would
be the right place to launch our specialization in Tech Startups. Young people
today are choosing entrepreneurship as a career option with a purpose, and EDII
is committed to providing a clear pathway for the development of
entrepreneurship that can make a difference to the growth of the nation in the
coming decade or so and fulfill the dream of a developed India by 2047.”
PGDM
Entrepreneurship: Building Entrepreneurs, Not Job Seekers
The
two-year PGDM course in Entrepreneurship, introduced in 1998, is
arguably one of the most focused courses in India, with its sole objective
being entrepreneurship development. The course is approved by the All India
Council of Technical Education, accredited by the National Board of
Accreditation, and has an MBA equivalent status with the Association of Indian
Universities.
Given
that there are more than 2,200 alumni of this program with about 79% of them
becoming active entrepreneurs, EDII follows a milestone-based teaching
approach. This approach assists students in becoming entrepreneurs while they
are still in the course. The students are given organized mentoring, sector
experience in real industries, incubation support via EDII’s Centre for
Advancing and Launching Enterprises (CALEL), and seed grants tied to
milestones.
Students
can currently specialise in New Enterprise Creation, Family Business
Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and now Tech Startups,
making the PGDM a comprehensive platform for diverse entrepreneurial pathways.
The
PGDM in “Entrepreneurship for Tech Startups” is especially relevant for:
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Tech professionals
(software, product, data/AI, engineering, IT services) who want to transition
into entrepreneurship
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Early-stage founders
seeking sharper business fundamentals, execution rigour and mentorship
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Innovation-driven graduates
keen to build digital-first, tech-enabled enterprises
Strong CSR
Presence and Grassroots Entrepreneurship in Karnataka
Ever
since the first regional office was established in Bengaluru in 1997, EDII has
been actively involved in the state beyond its academic pursuits, with
partnerships in the areas of CSR initiatives, as well as with the state
government, focusing on women empowerment, MSME development, entrepreneurship
among the youth, sustainable business initiatives, and livelihood development
in districts like Mandya, Tumakuru, Kolar, and Nelamangala.
EDII
works along with the best corporate partners such as Accenture, HSBC, Standard
Chartered Bank, IDBI Bank, etc., to promote CSR-funded entrepreneurship
programs. This impacts thousands of lives, especially women entrepreneurs,
across the state of Karnataka.
The
newer initiatives like Entrepreneurship Hubba in Bengaluru are an
example of EDII’s grassroots approach. They empower women to earn an income
through home-based businesses or small-scale businesses.
About
EDII:
The
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, is India’s
pioneering national resource organisation dedicated to entrepreneurship
education, training, research, and enterprise creation. Established over four
decades ago, EDII has played a catalytic role in promoting entrepreneurship
across the country through academic programmes, incubation, policy advisory,
and large-scale development interventions.
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us on:
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