The ED Cell at A.V.C. College of Engineering encourages students to become young entrepreneurs. It helps them develop business ideas and build confidence to start their own ventures. The Cell conducts workshops, seminars, and training programs. It connects students with successful entrepreneurs and startup mentors. The main goal is to create job creators, not just job seekers.
Coordinator
• Dr. R. Renukadevi, Assistant Professor-MBA
Co-Coordinator
• Mr. R. Saravanan, Assistant Professor-MECH
EDC-Faculty Representatives:
| S.No | Faculty representatives | Designation & Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. S. Ramapriya | Asst. Prof-CSE |
| 2 | Mr. S. Rameshwaran | Asst. Prof-CIVIL |
| 3 | Mrs. K. Thamaraiselvi | Asst. Prof-ECE |
| 4 | Mr. G. Ashok Kumar | Asst. Prof-EEE |
| 5 | Mr. K. Arulselvan | Asst. Prof-ICE |
| 6 | Dr. V. Padmavathi | Assoc. Prof-IT |
| 7 | Mr. R. Saravanan | Asst. Prof-MECH |
| 8 | Dr. M.S. Gayathri | Asst. Prof-MBA |
| 9 | Mr. A. Jayapall | Asst. Prof-MCA |
Coordinator
• Dr. R. Renukadevi, Assistant Professor-MBA
Co-Coordinator
• Mr. R. Saravanan, Assistant Professor-MECH
EDC-Faculty Representatives:
| S.No | Faculty representatives | Designation & Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. S. Ramapriya | Asst. Prof-CSE |
| 2 | Mr. S. Rameshwaran | Asst. Prof-CIVIL |
| 3 | Mr. S. Pasupathiraja | Asst. Prof-ECE |
| 4 | Mr. G. Ashok Kumar | Asst. Prof-EEE |
| 5 | Mr. K. Arulselvan | Asst. Prof-ICE |
| 6 | Dr. V. Padmavathi | Assoc. Prof-IT |
| 7 | Mr. R. Saravanan | Asst. Prof-MECH |
| 8 | Dr. M.S. Gayathri | Asst. Prof-MBA |
| 9 | Mr. A. Jayapall | Asst. Prof-MCA |
Academic Year- July 2020-June 2025
| S.No | Date | Name of the Programme | Theme of the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.06.2025 - 25.06.2025 | Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (Startup TN) | IT Department-5 Teams Participated and 2 Teams won cash awards |
| 2 | 07.03.2025 | Startup Awareness Programme | Dr.P.Karuppanan, Mr.Kishanth Murali, Ms.Dharani, Mr.Praveen Raj |
| 3 | 26.02.2025 | ED Cell Meeting | Dr.P.Balasubramanian, Principal – Chair |
| 4 | 11.02.2025 to 17.02.2025 | 5 Days FDP on Entrepreneurial Fund Management at IIMT College | Dr.R.Renukadevi-ED cell coordinator-Certified |
| 5 | 31.01.2025 to 01.01.2025 | Hosting – Boot Camp 2024 | EDII |
| 6 | 24.12.2024 | Young Entrepreneur Awareness Camp | Dr.R.Renukadevi |
| 7 | 18.12.2024 | Orientation Programme on MSME at ARC Vishwanathan College | Dr.R.Renukadevi – Attended |
| 8 | 15.10.2024 to 18.10.2024 | Hosting & Volunteering – Teachers Training on Innovation | EDII – Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | 28.08.2024 to 30.08.2024 | College Bazaar | Magalir Thittam – SHG Members |
| 10 | 27.08.2024 | AVCCE – HUB & Spoke Model | Letter received from EDII – TN |
| 11 | 23.08.2024 | ED Cell Meeting | Dr.R.Renukadevi – Chair |
| 12 | 24.05.2024 | Modernizing Business Strategies to Attract Next Generation Customers | Mr. V. Ramakrishnan, M.D., Mura Sons, Mayiladuthurai |
| 13 | 17.05.2024 | Success Strategies: Session by Successful Entrepreneur | Mr. D. Mariappan, Proprietor, Kavitha Bakery, Kuthalam |
| 14 | 08.12.2023 | Millet Food Bazaar | 101 Students participated and displayed various products in 18 stalls |
| 15 | 09.11.2023 | National Entrepreneurship Day Celebration | MJF. Ln. A. Thamilselvan, Founder-Chairman, ATS Group |
| 16 | 09.11.2023 | National Entrepreneurship Day Celebration | Rtn. M.N. Ravichandran, Managing Partner, Narayanan Jewellery |
| 17 | 10.10.2023 | Innovative Digital Marketing and Advertising Strategies | Mr. A. Rathinam, ARC Natesa Chettiyar & Co., Mayiladuthurai |
| 18 | 21.08.2023 | Entrepreneurship Day Celebration – “Business Idea” | Mr. K. Dhamodharan, Proprietor – V.V. Play School, Pondicherry |
| 19 | 02.06.2023 | Strategy to Retain the Diverse Customer Segments in Market | Jenifer S. Paulraj, Jenifer Sweets & Bakery, Mayiladuthurai |
| 20 | 21.04.2023 | Step Out and Innovate | EDII – TN |
| 21 | 11.04.2023 - 13.04.2023 | College Bazaar | Tamil Nadu Urban Livelihood Mission |
| 22 | 07.12.2022 | IPR – The Key to Future Leader | Mr. R. Saravanan, Asst. Prof., Mechanical, AVCCE |
| 23 | 24.11.2022 | Recycling Plastics – A New Opportunity | Mr. K. Karthikesan, Proprietor, Sree Garuda Plastics, Trichy |
| 24 | 20.10.2022 | Meet the Delta Brand – Going Global from Mayavaram | Mr. P. Senthilkumar, Founder & CEO, Mayavaram Pragathi Oils |
| 25 | 26.04.2022 | ED Bazaar | Showcasing the marketing talent |
| 26 | 26.03.2022 - 28.03.2022 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Promotional Camp 2021–22 | Business Plan Workshop & Idea Pitching Competition |
| 27 | 09.02.2022 | Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education | Role of ODOP in Making India Self-reliant |
| 28 | 27.02.2021 | Special Lecture | Entrepreneurship Awareness |
| 29 | 02.07.2020 | One Day Programme (MHRD) | IIC Sponsored Impact Online Lecture Series – II |
