The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) of KMCT Arts and Science aims to provide students an opportunity to experiment and innovate. IEDC works as the first launch pad for a student’s entrepreneurial journey and provides them with access to cutting edge technology, world class infrastructure, high quality mentorship, early risk capital and global exposure. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) is a flagship initiative of Kerala Startup Mission to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the student and academic fraternity in the educational institutions in the State of Kerala.
We at IEDC KMCT ASC host various workshops, speaker sessions, competitions to develop skill sets and provide essential resources to take up entrepreneurship as a career.
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres (IEDC) are platforms set up in Engineering, Management, Arts & Science Colleges, Medical Institutions, Polytechnics and Universities with an aim to provide students with an opportunity to experiment and innovate.
Kerala Startup Mission has set up IEDCs in higher educational institutions across the State which provide avenues for creative students to learn, collaborate and transform their innovative ideas into prototypes of viable products and services. IEDCs works as the first launch pad for a student’s entrepreneurial journey and provide them with access to cutting edge technology, world-class infrastructure, high-quality mentorship, early risk capital and global exposure.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) is a flagship initiative of Kerala Startup Mission to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the student and academic fraternity in the educational institutions in the State of Kerala and considered as an umbrella programme that would play an instrumental role in fostering innovation culture in Academic institutions.
Nodal Officer
Assistant Nodal Officer
Student Lead I
Operation Lead
Creative Lead
Student Lead II
Technical Lead
Marketing Lead
Community Lead
Finance Lead
IPR and Research Lead
Women Innovation Lead
IEDC Summit 2024 (NIT Calicut)
On August 14, 2024, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) at KMCT Arts and Science College hosted INNOSORT, a program to evaluate first-year students and promote entrepreneurship. The event began with a welcome speech by Muhammed Shamsad S, the CEO of IEDC, and was inaugurated by Shamsudheen MT, the college principal. Fizamol, an IEDC LEAD Member, delivered the vote of thanks. The afternoon featured sessions on marketing, advertising, and a debate, judged by Nisha P, Assistant IEDC Nodal Officer, and Haseena NV, an Assistant Professor. With 49 students participating, INNOSORT achieved its goal of fostering innovative thinking and received positive feedback for its engaging format.
On August 7, 2024, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) at KMCT Arts and Science College hosted INSPIRIA, an event for first-year students. The program started with a welcome speech by Nisha P, the Assistant IEDC Nodal Officer, followed by a presidential address from Mohammed Ashraf K. The inauguration and product launch were led by Principal Shamsudheen MT, who purchased the first product from Vineeth K, the IQAC Coordinator. Shukkoor Ali, the Program Coordinator, offered congratulations, and Vineeth K shared valuable insights from his experiences with the new students. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Muhammed Shamsad S, an IEDC LEAD Member. In the afternoon, students participated in an ice-breaking session led by NSS Program Officer Nithin Das T and a business talk by Assistant Professor Haseena NV. The event successfully welcomed 113 new students, receiving positive feedback for fostering community among them.
