Certificate Programme on Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CPEI)
A programme by EDII, Tamil Nadu (Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute)
A one-year, two-semester certificate course in entrepreneurship, open to graduates, diploma holders and experienced 10+2 candidates aged 20-40.
At a glance
| Best for | Graduates, diploma holders and experienced 10+2 candidates aged 20-40 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One academic year (two semesters) |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid |
About Certificate Programme on Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CPEI)
A structured, paid, year-long course split into two semesters, with access to EDII-TN's incubation network built in.
What you get
- Semester 1: entrepreneurship fundamentals, the support ecosystem, opportunity identification and market feasibility
- Semester 2: financial planning, marketing, business law and IPR, and communication skills
- Access to EDII-TN's nine incubation centres across Tamil Nadu
- Mentoring and expert guidance
- Visits to government organisations and research parks
- Hostel accommodation for outstation students
- A certificate on completion
Who can apply
- Graduates of any UGC/AIU-recognised discipline
- Or 10+2, ITI or diploma holders with at least two years' experience
- Aged 20 to 40
How to apply: Contact academy@editn.in or call the numbers listed on EDII-TN's site to apply through the registration portal. A bank loan facility is available for the course fee.
Where to apply
Other EDII programmes
- Innovation Voucher Programme (IVP)State voucher scheme giving MSMEs and startups grant support to build a prototype (Voucher A) or commercialise it (Voucher B).
- TNYIEDP (Tamil Nadu Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Programme)A statewide, government-funded scheme running since 2016-17 that builds entrepreneurship activity inside colleges, polytechnics and ITIs.
- SIDP (School Innovation Development Project)A free innovation programme for grades 6-12 in Tamil Nadu government and government-aided schools, run through the UPSHIFT portal.
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)A standing four-phase programme taking participants from first considering a business through to running an existing MSME.
- Skill-training batches (Bakery, Gold Appraiser and other trades)Short, paid, batch-based vocational courses ending in a government certificate, on trades such as baking, gold appraisal, beauty services, drone operation and solar installation.