Empowering Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

The Entrepreneur Development Cell at Jain College of Engineering fosters innovation, creativity, and business acumen among students to create the next generation of successful entrepreneurs.

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About EDC JCE

Learn about our mission, vision, and the impact we're creating in the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneur Development Cell (EDC) at Jain College of Engineering is a student-run organization dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit among students. We provide a platform for students to develop their business ideas, connect with mentors, and gain practical experience in entrepreneurship.

Our initiatives include workshops, speaker sessions, business plan competitions, and incubation support for promising startups. We collaborate with industry experts, alumni entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists to provide students with real-world insights.

Since our inception, we've helped launch over 50 student startups and have created a vibrant community of innovators and problem-solvers.

About EDC

Our Services

We offer comprehensive support for aspiring entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey

Idea Validation

We help you test and validate your business ideas through market research and expert feedback before you invest time and resources.

Mentorship

Connect with experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and faculty members who can guide you through your entrepreneurial journey.

Workshops

Regular workshops on business planning, marketing, finance, legal aspects, and other essential entrepreneurial skills.

Competitions

Participate in business plan competitions and hackathons to test your ideas, win prizes, and get funding opportunities.

Networking

Access to a network of investors, alumni entrepreneurs, and like-minded peers to collaborate and grow together.

Incubation

Selected startups get access to our incubation center with workspace, resources, and seed funding opportunities.

Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals driving the entrepreneurial movement at JCE

Team Member

Dr. J. Shivakumar

Principal & Director

Team Member

Dr. Vaibhav Veeragoudar

Faculty Coordinator

Team Member

Ms. Nidhi Gashi

Overall Coordinator

Team Member

Ms. Nidhi Desai

Manager, Events & Operations

Team Member

Mr. Akshaykumar Nashipudi

Manager, Media & Technology

Team Member

Mr. Ameya Kulkarni

Manager, Finance & Documentation

Team Member

Ms. Sapana Patil

Manager, Marketing & Public Relations

Team Member

Mr. Harish Huded

Manager, Corporate Relations

Upcoming Events

Join our exciting programs designed to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit

Startup Bootcamp
June 15, 2025

Startup Bootcamp

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM JCE Auditorium

A day-long intensive workshop covering ideation, validation, business modeling, and pitching skills for early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Investor Connect
July 5, 2025

Investor Connect

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM JCE Incubation Center

An exclusive networking event where student startups get to pitch their ideas to angel investors and venture capitalists.

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Hackpreneur
August 20-22, 2025

Hackpreneur 2025

48 Hours JCE Innovation Lab

Our flagship hackathon where tech meets business. Build innovative solutions to real-world problems and win seed funding.

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Get In Touch

Have questions or want to collaborate? Reach out to us!

Contact Information

Address

Entrepreneur Development Cell
Jain College of Engineering
Belagavi - 590014, Karnataka

Email

jce.edcell@gmail.com
jceecellbgm@gmail.com

Phone

+91 9972200334
+91 9353126564

Working Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM