🚀 From Aspiration to Action — Build Entrepreneurs with Impact

The Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) by TDA L&D Services is a skill-based, outcome-oriented initiative that aims to nurture entrepreneurial talent among students, youth, professionals, and aspiring business owners. This structured program provides practical knowledge, tools, and mentoring support to convert business ideas into successful ventures.

🎯 Program Objectives:

  • Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and self-belief

  • Provide step-by-step business planning knowledge

  • Build core skills in marketing, finance, and operations

  • Enable launch-readiness through mentorship and prototyping

📘 Core Modules of the EDP Program:

✅ 1. Entrepreneurial Mindset & Motivation

  • Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

  • Managing fear of failure and risk

  • Entrepreneurial leadership

✅ 2. Opportunity Identification & Idea Validation

  • Problem-solving and need identification

  • Conducting basic market research

  • Validating ideas with potential users

✅ 3. Business Model & Strategy

  • Business Model Canvas

  • Product-Market Fit

  • Competitive advantage and scalability

✅ 4. Marketing, Sales & Branding

  • Identifying customer segments

  • Low-cost marketing strategies

  • Building your brand and customer trust

✅ 5. Financial & Legal Literacy

  • Startup budgeting and costing

  • Basics of GST, licenses, and compliance

  • Funding options: bootstrapping, grants, loans

✅ 6. Pitching & Launch Planning

  • Creating a business plan and pitch deck

  • Presenting to mentors, investors, or panels

  • Action plan for launch or incubation

🎓 Ideal for:

  • Final-year students (MBA, Engineering, Polytechnic, BBA, etc.)

  • Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage founders

  • Skill development centers and self-employment programs

  • EDII, DST-NIMAT, DIC, or MSME-sponsored training participants

🧑‍🏫 Program Format:

  • Duration: 10–30 hours (flexible across 1 week to 1 month)

  • Mode: Offline / Online / Hybrid

  • Includes: Idea pitch, group projects, worksheets, toolkits, & certification

✅ Program Outcomes:

  • Confidence to start a small business or self-employment journey

  • Clear understanding of how to plan, register, and grow a business

  • Readiness to apply for incubation, grants, or startup support

  • Network of like-minded learners and access to mentor support

🎁 Add-On Support (Optional):

  • Business Plan Template (PDF/Excel)

  • Pitch Deck Format (PPT)

  • Market Research Toolkit

  • Certificates of Participation

  • Post-program mentoring for shortlisted ideas

📞 Ready to Nurture the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs?

Launch a customized EDP Program for your college, community, or business group.
Contact TDA L&D Services today to get a proposal, session plan, or partner for EDP/EDII events.