Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Committee Head:

CELL COMPOSITION

The formation of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell is legitimately announced by the committee coordinator through an order in writing, with the consent of all the HODs of various departments after the approval by the Principal

Sl.No	NAME	DESIGNATION	DEPARTMENT	Position
1	Dr.S.ANANDAKUMAR	PRINCIPAL	–	Chairman
2	PROF. T. LAWRENCE	PROFESSOR	MBA	Advisor& Consultant
3	Dr. E. HEMAVATHI	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	MBA	Coordinator
4	Dr.G.DEENADAYALAN	PROFESSOR	MECH	Member
5	Dr.T.THILAGASHANTHI	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	CIVIL	Member
6	Mrs.S.M AJITHA	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	IT	Member
7	Mr.P.SHAKILA	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	CSE	Member
8	Mr.K.P.V.PINKEY ROSHAN	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	ECE	Member
9	Mr.R.ANAND KUMAR	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	EEE	Member
10	Mr.NETHAJI	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	EIE	Member
11	Ms.D.PREETHIMA	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	ARCH	Member
12	Mr.D.GOPISELVAN	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	MBA	Member
13	Ms.A.PADMAVATHI	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	MCA	Member

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

SL.NO.	NAME OF THE STUDENT MEMBERS	YEAR	DEPARTMENT	POSITION
1	Varathasivam.R	IV	B.Arch	Member
2	Shanmuganathan.Y	IV	Civil	Member
3	Bharathi.M	IV	CSE	Member
4	Hemalatha.S	IV	EEE	Member
5	Dhanalakshmi.S	IV	E&I	Member
6	Sivaranjani.S	III	IT	Member
7	Darshan Kumar.M	IV	Mech	Member
8	Thendral.M	III	ECE	Member
9	Vaishnavi.V	II	MBA	Member
10	Karthikeyan.S	II	MCA	Member

Functions of the Committee

To raise awareness about entrepreneurship and its importance among students.
To cultivate aspiring entrepreneurs among students who have a strong desire to become entrepreneurs.
To spark interest in entrepreneurship and encourage students by providing assistance and guidance to become successful entrepreneurs.
To serve as a networking hub for aspiring entrepreneurs, playing a role in team building through mentorship. Providing early-stage direction and necessary exposure is crucial in transforming technical ideas and projects into viable business plans.
To conduct various awareness programs, such as seminars, workshops, and interactions with successful entrepreneurs, aimed at making the student community more enthusiastic about developing their entrepreneurial skills.
To develop and maintain cordial and healthy relationships with all supporting institutions and organizations that promotes entrepreneurship development.
To engage with alumni of Meenakshi College of Engineering for the long-term growth of the ED Cell.
To interact with governmental agencies such as NSIC, MSME, and other entrepreneurship-oriented NGOs to obtain their input for the development of the cell.
To prepare students to be self-employed rather than seeking paid employment.
To motivate students to contribute to national economic growth and social development by becoming successful entrepreneurs.

About the Committee

The ED Cell of our Meenakshi College of Engineering is professionally accomplished by a blend of faculty and students. The coordinators from different disciplines are entrusted with the responsibilities of conducting awareness programs, entrepreneurship-oriented events, and activities, thus disseminating information to the students in the college. The ED Cell consists of Advisor, Coordinator and faculty members, students from different departments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Committee Coordinator

To prepare a schedule for conducting entrepreneurship programs for each academic year.
To organize lectures, workshops and seminars by inviting successful entrepreneurs and officials from government agencies, NGOs, banking sectors and industries. These events aim to share entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and available financial facilities with prospective entrepreneurs, creating awareness and enhancing business acumen among students.
To maintain good relationships with alumni who have become entrepreneurs after completing their studies, using their knowledge and experience to inspire current students.
To invite speakers from financial and venture capital institutions to provide information on schemes and assistance available for promoting new ventures.
To arrange skill development programs related to entrepreneurship development.
To promote women entrepreneurship, encouraging women to compete in the industry and enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

Committee Members

To identify students with entrepreneurial ideas and innovative potential.
To motivate interested students to attend training programs in the ED Cell and encourage them to form small groups within each department to present about successful entrepreneurs.
To identify successful entrepreneurs from each department of our College, obtain their contact information, and report it to the coordinator.
To work with the coordinator to organize programs and ensure their smooth execution.
To select a student representative from each class in every department to coordinate the activities of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell.

Student Members

Regularly attend ED programs.
Coordinate with other aspiring entrepreneurs.
Participate in group discussions organized by the ED Cell.
Interact with resource persons invited to ED programs.
Seek assistance and guidance from the coordinator, advisor, and committee members.
Develop and present prospective entrepreneurial proposals.

Facilities Of Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Infrastructure:

Innovation Labs: Spaces equipped with tools and technologies such as prototyping equipment for hands-on experimentation and development.
Co-working Spaces: Open workspaces with high-speed internet, meeting rooms and collaboration areas to encourage teamwork and brainstorming.

Educational Programs:

Workshops and Seminars: Regular sessions on topics like funding, scaling and leadership by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs
Mentorship Programs: Access to experienced mentors who can provide guidance, advice and support to budding entrepreneurs.

Support Services:

Business Development Services: Market research, business model validation and market strategy support.
Networking Opportunities: Platforms for students to connect with industry professionals, alumni and other entrepreneurs.

Collaborations and Partnerships:

Industry Partnerships: Collaborations with companies for internships, project sponsorships and real-world problem-solving.

Community and Culture:

Alumni Networks: Active involvement of successful alumni to mentor and offering internships and entrepreneurship related activities.

Sl. No	Name of the Workshop/Seminar/Conference	Resource Person Details	Number of Participants	Date From – To
1	Seminar on Sustainable Business Practices in Entrepreneurship	Mrs. Amelia Betsy C, ISS - Deputy Director, MSME-DFO, Chennai	113	28.11.2024
2	Entrepreneurial Mindset: Developing the Skill and Attitude for Success	Mr. M.U. Balaji, District Coordinator, Chennai Region – South Chennai, Chengalpattu District TN – EDII	79	15.11.2024
3	Seminar on Opportunities for Entrepreneurs	Mr. S. Balaji, Assistant Professor, KCG College of Tech, Chennai	49	12.02.2024
4	Seminar on Start-up Financing and Investment	Mr. Lathifs, Founder, LNSKILLS	114	28.02.2024
5	Entrepreneurial Competence Skill, Strategies and Growth for Future Leaders	Mr. Purushothoman Ranganathan, CEO Frisbee Robotic Pvt Ltd	120	20.05.2024
6	The Entrepreneurial Personality: Traits, Challenges and Success to Our Students	Mr. Arunchandru, Assistant Manager, Exim Kinfa Science and Technology	120	15.03.2024
7	Seminar on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Harnessing Creativity and Innovation for Business Success"	Dr. R.M. Sivaama Sundari, Assistant Professor, SASTRA Deemed University, Chennai	118	23.03.2023
8	Seminar on "A Startup Chances of Entrepreneurship Development in Instrumentation Companies"	Dr. T.K. Sivaramakrishnan, Former Trainer in Rane Engine Valves Ltd, Chennai	35	14.02.2023
9	Seminar on Personal Principles and Convictions Influence the Formation of a Mindset Toward Entrepreneurship	Dr. M.A. Krishanpriya, Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Saveetha College of Liberal Arts and Science, SIMATS, Saveetha University	110	02.12.2022
10	Seminar on "The Future of Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship: Trends and Predictions"	Mr. D. Elavendhan B.E, Proprietor, AVP Industries, Hosur	50	06.09.2022
11	Seminar on "Emerging Opportunities in the Electrical Engineering Sector: Entrepreneurial Perspective"	Dr. K. Krishnakumar, Associate Professor, Saveetha College of Engineering	50	08.08.2022
12	Seminar on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Data Mining Services	Ms. Shobana, Tech Mentor, NIIT Limited	117	28.03.2022
13	Seminar on Entrepreneurship is a Feasible Long-Term Solution to Unemployment	Dr. M.V. Nagarajan, Vice Principal, St. Thomas College of Arts and Science	68	06.12.2021
14	Workshop on "Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Electrical Engineering Education"	Dr. S. Saranya, Professor, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute	37	10.11.2021 & 11.11.2021
15	Seminar on Women Entrepreneurship in Architecture	Ar. S.K. Anuradha	50	25.10.2021
16	Online Seminar on Entrepreneurial Leadership	Mr. Rakesh Elamaran, Founder, ROOTECTAK, Chennai	110	06.09.2021
17	Seminar on Unleashing Entrepreneurship in India: Opportunities and Challenges in Electronics	Mr. S. Nagarajan, Assistant Professor, Anand Institute of Higher Technology	80	17.08.2020 & 18.08.2020
18	Online Seminar "Social Entrepreneurship"	Dr. T.K. Sivaramakrishnan, Former Trainer in Rane Engine Valves Ltd, Chennai	47	14.08.2020
19	Seminar on "Fostering Entrepreneurship in Mechanical Engineering"	Mr. G. Suresh Kumar, Senior Design Engineer, Lasersen & Turbo Ltd., Chennai	65	05.06.2020
20	Workshop on "Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Exploring Opportunities and Mindsets"	Mr. Raj Tilak, CEO, Quarks Automation and Robotics	71	12.02.2020
21	Seminar on Entrepreneurship for Cyber Punk/Cyber Security	Mrs. V. Sindhu, Academic Mentor, Livewire Technologies	96	25.07.2019 & 26.07.2019
22	Seminar on "Social Networking and Its Role in Media Entrepreneurship"	Dr. Kotteswaran Mani, MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Vels University	135	11.03.2019
23	Seminar on Design Thinking for Entrepreneur Innovation	Dr. M.V. Nagarajan, Vice Principal, St. Thomas College of Arts and Science	48	01.03.2019
24	Workshop on "The Role of Entrepreneurship in Electronic Development of India"	Mr. D. Elavendhan B.E, Proprietor, AVP Industries, Hosur	50	21.12.2018 & 22.12.2018
25	Workshop on "Exploring the Internet of Things (IoT) in Entrepreneurship"	Mr. P. Balajee, Global Techno Solutions, Chennai	117	18.08.2018

Scholarship Examination will be held on 19th April 2026. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity.

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Committee Head:

CELL COMPOSITION

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Functions of the Committee

About the Committee

Roles and Responsibilities

Committee Coordinator

Committee Members

Student Members

Facilities Of Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Infrastructure:

Educational Programs:

Support Services:

Collaborations and Partnerships:

Community and Culture:

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Scholarship Examination will be held on 19th April 2026. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity.

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Committee Head:

CELL COMPOSITION

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Functions of the Committee

About the Committee

Roles and Responsibilities

Committee Coordinator

Committee Members

Student Members

Facilities Of Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Infrastructure:

Educational Programs:

Support Services:

Collaborations and Partnerships:

Community and Culture:

Gallery for Entrepreneurship Program

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