What EDII PGDM does

EDII (Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India) is an autonomous not-for-profit national resource institute founded in 1983 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with a 23-acre campus provided by the Government of Gujarat. It was promoted by four apex Indian financial institutions — IDBI Bank, IFCI, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India — and operates as a dedicated centre for entrepreneurship education, research, training, and institution building. EDII offers a portfolio of management programs focused exclusively on entrepreneurship, including the two-year PGDM Entrepreneurship, PGDM Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, a Fellow Programme in Management, an 11-month Post Graduation Program in Entrepreneurship & Family Business jointly delivered with IILM University Delhi, and online/open-learning variants (PGDM Online, Online Certificate Programmes, OLPE).

The institute's customer base spans aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, family business successors, working professionals, and graduate students across India, supplemented by an international footprint of six Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Rwanda. Its business model combines tuition-driven revenue across multiple program tiers (e.g., INR 5.5 Lakhs + GST for PGP-EFBM), government and CSR-funded projects (as a nodal institution under Gujarat's Start-up Policy and SSIP), and incubation services through the wholly-owned CrAdLE incubator focused on food/agri, renewable energy, and healthcare startups. The institute has supported INR 37.55 crores raised by its incubatees and students, and holds NIRF Band 11-50 (2023), ARIIA No.1 (2021, non-technical), and AICTE-CII Platinum (2018) recognitions.

EDII's technology stack is modest and administrative in nature — National Academic Depository (NAD) integration for digital credential storage, a hybrid online/offline learning model for the PGP-EFBM program, and standard digital marketing infrastructure (website, webinars, alumni podcast, email outreach). There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary technology platforms; differentiation rests on regulatory positioning (nodal institution status), promoter credibility, accreditation, and a 39-year operating history under Dr. Sunil Shukla (Director General).

Name

EDII PGDM

Legal name

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

Website

https://ediindia.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EDII is a not-for-profit national resource institute founded in 1983 in Gujarat, India, delivering entrepreneurship education (PGDM, Fellow, online programs) and incubation services through its CrAdLE incubator to aspiring entrepreneurs, family business successors, and graduate students across India and six developing countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Education / Management Development Programs

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), Career Services & Job Placement Platforms (Jobs, Recruiting, Employer Networks) (EDAFAMAM)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship education
• Management development programs
• Startup incubation services
• Family business management
• Postgraduate diploma management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gandhinagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PGDM Program Fees: Tuition fees from PGDM Entrepreneurship, PGDM Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, and Online PGDM programs
2. PGP Entrepreneurship & Family Business Program: 11-month joint program with IILM at INR 5.5 Lakhs + GST
3. Government Projects: Projects undertaken with Central and State Governments as an Acknowledged Centre
4. CSR Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with corporations for fostering sustainable development and socio-economic growth
5. Incubation Services: CrAdLE incubator supporting startups with mentorship, funding networks, and business development services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDII is a National Resource Institute for entrepreneurship education that delivers postgraduate management programs (PGDM Entrepreneurship, PGDM Innovation/Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, Online PGDM, and a joint PGP in Entrepreneurship & Family Business with IILM), doctoral and certificate programs, alongside the CrAdLE startup incubator for food/agri, renewable energy, and healthcare ventures. Its core service is people-centric: equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, family business successors, and working professionals with the skills, mentorship, funding networks, and incubation support needed to build and scale enterprises.

Product overview

EDII offers a portfolio of management and entrepreneurship education programs. The core offerings include PGDM Entrepreneurship, PGDM Innovation Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, and Fellow Programme in Management as two-year residential programs. The institution also provides PGDM Online and Online Certificate Programmes for flexible learning. A distinctive offering is the 11-month Post Graduation Program in Entrepreneurship & Family Business jointly delivered with IILM University. Supporting the academic programs are the CrAdLE incubator for startups in food/agri, renewable energy, and healthcare sectors, Empresario startup summit, Faculty Development Programme, and Bootcamp workshops. The institution positions itself as a National Resource Institute for entrepreneurship education, research, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrAdLE: EDII's business incubator focused on startups in food/agri, renewable energy, and healthcare sectors
• Empresario

Products and services

• PGDM Entrepreneurship Two-year full-time residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Entrepreneurship, designed to develop entrepreneurial mindset and business skills. Intended for aspiring entrepreneurs, recent graduates, and postgraduate candidates seeking a management credential with an entrepreneurship focus.
• PGDM Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development Two-year PGDM program focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development, with course architecture covering advanced business strategies. Intended for candidates aiming to build innovation-led ventures.
• PGDM Online Online version of the PGDM Entrepreneurship program with campus immersion component, offering flexibility for remote learners. Intended for working professionals and learners unable to attend the residential program full-time.
• Fellow Programme in Management Doctoral-level fellowship program in management for advanced research and academic careers. Intended for candidates pursuing academic and research careers in management and entrepreneurship.
• Post Graduation Program in Entrepreneurship & Family Business (PGP-EFBM) 11-month intensive program jointly offered by EDII and IILM University, focusing on entrepreneurship and family business management with dual-campus experience (Delhi and Ahmedabad). Priced at INR 5.5 Lakhs + GST. Intended for next-generation family business successors.
• Online Certificate Programmes Online entrepreneurship courses available for professionals seeking skill development in entrepreneurship. Intended for working professionals and individual learners.
• Open Learning Programme in Entrepreneurship (OLPE) Open learning program designed to provide entrepreneurship education to wider audiences through flexible learning modes. Intended for broad-based learners seeking accessible entrepreneurship education.
• CrAdLE Incubator Business incubator under EDII focusing on food/agri business, renewable energy, and healthcare startups, providing mentorship, funding network access, and business development services. Intended for early-stage startup founders in the three focus verticals.
• Faculty Development Programme Programs designed to enhance teaching capabilities and industry knowledge of faculty members. Intended for academic faculty at partner institutions.
• Bootcamp Intensive skill-building workshops and bootcamps for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Intended for hands-on learners seeking condensed experiential training.

Quantifiable outcome

• ₹37.55 crores raised by incubatees, students and others
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of GujaratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 23 acres of land for EDII campus and pledged ongoing support. EDII is a nodal institution under Industries & Mines Department for Start-up Policy. Supported under Students Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) through Education Department.
• IILM University, Lodhi RoadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program partnership for 11-month Post Graduation Program in Entrepreneurship & Family Business. Term 1 delivered at IILM Delhi, Term 3 delivered at EDII Ahmedabad campus.
• MHRD Innovation CellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDII established MHRD Institution Innovation Council (IIC) to systematically foster the culture of Innovation among students.
• AICTEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE approved institute with support under Students Startup and Innovation Policy. AICTE Scholarship opportunities available for students.
• National Board of Accreditation (NBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA accreditation for PGDM-BE program ensuring quality standards in management education.
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIU approval for academic standards and university equivalence of programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A): Premier Indian business school located in Ahmedabad offering broad management programs including entrepreneurship and family-business electives. While much larger and more generalist, it competes for the same high-caliber Gujarat-based management aspirants and has its own startup incubation center (iDEX/IIMA Ventures).
• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): Large Indian business school with multiple campuses, dedicated entrepreneurship center, and online MBA programs. Competes for working-professional and family-business segments with greater brand reach but less specialized in entrepreneurship versus EDII.
• XLRI – Xavier School of Management: Premier Indian business school offering specialized entrepreneurship programs (Entrepreneurship Development Programme) alongside broader management degrees. Competes for high-caliber applicants but maintains a wider portfolio than EDII's niche focus.
• Indian School of Business (ISB): Top-tier Indian management institution offering executive and postgraduate programs with growing entrepreneurship focus. While more generalist and premium-priced, ISB draws some of the same experienced-professional segment EDII targets with PGP-EFBM.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune): Major Indian B-school with entrepreneurship and innovation tracks plus family-business management offerings. Targets similar postgraduate talent pools across India and shares the AICTE-approved PGDM positioning.

Direct peers

• SP Jain School of Global Management: India-origin business school with multi-city campuses and dedicated entrepreneurship/family-business specializations. Competes for similar PGDM-seeking applicants while offering stronger international mobility—positioning it as a peer in the Indian entrepreneurship-management market segment.
• MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad): A niche-focused management institute located in Ahmedabad targeting specific high-potential candidates (communications and marketing strategists) much as EDII targets entrepreneurs and family-business successors. Similar regional base, comparable cohort sizes, and shared AICTE-affiliated positioning make it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Babson College: Globally recognized as the #1 institution for entrepreneurship education, Babson is the international benchmark for what EDII attempts at the national level in India. Both schools integrate entrepreneurship curriculum with on-campus incubation, alumni entrepreneurship networks, and experiential venture funding.
• IILM University: Delhi-based partner institution for EDII's joint 11-month PGP-EFBM program. Operates in the same niche management-education space and serves family-business successors; its dual-campus delivery model is identical to EDII's joint-program structure.

Others

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog: Government of India flagship initiative fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across schools and incubators. Not a direct B-school competitor but an ecosystem partner that channels student-entrepreneurs into programs including those at EDII via its Atal Incubation Centres and Tinkerers' Labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edii-pgdm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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