"The accreditation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centers (IEDCs) signifies a commitment to excellence and quality assurance in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups within higher education institutions."
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centers (IEDCs) play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education and economic growth. These centers serve as vital hubs within educational institutions, cultivating a dynamic ecosystem where innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit thrive. Recognizing the critical importance of IEDCs in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset, the accreditation of IEDCs has emerged as a transformative initiative.
Accreditation of IEDCs is a systematic process aimed at assessing, validating, and recognizing the effectiveness of these centers within higher education institutions. It acknowledges the significant impact IEDCs have on students, faculty, and the broader community, as well as their contribution to regional and national economic development.
This accreditation process evaluates various facets of IEDCs, including their leadership, infrastructure, programs, and outcomes. It sets specific criteria and standards that IEDCs must meet to demonstrate their commitment to excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship education. Accreditation is not just a recognition of past achievements but also a roadmap for continuous improvement and enhancement of the IEDC ecosystem.
Last date for data submission 25 September 2023
Period of consideration - 01 April 2019 - 31 March 2021
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) is one of the flagship programmes of KSUM that has been recognized that Implementation of IEDC Programmes has laid out the robust foundation for Kerala Startup Ecosystem. Now we are a strength of 280+ Institutions that evolved over the years in its own unique way and we are glad to inform you about the Accreditation of IEDCs in Colleges - Kerala Ranking Framework from the Period 1st April 2019 - 31th March 2021.
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