GEDC for startups
Startups and first-generation entrepreneurs
GEDC offers guidance for starting, managing, modernising, scaling and diversifying enterprises, and works to connect founders with mentors, finance, technology and markets.
What you can gain through GEDC
Guidance at each stage
Guidance for starting, managing, modernising, scaling and diversifying enterprises, with awareness programmes, mentoring and training for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
Read about Startup & MSME Support →Mentors who have built businesses
GEDC creates platforms where entrepreneurs can interact with experienced business leaders, professionals, mentors and domain experts.
Read about Mentorship & Networking →Awareness of funding options
GEDC creates awareness about institutional finance, grants, soft loans, investment opportunities and alternative financing mechanisms.
Read about Access to Finance →Technology that fits your business
Help in understanding and using AI, digital technologies, automation and emerging technologies.
Read about Technology & AI Adoption →Routes to buyers and partners
GEDC connects enterprises with new markets, international opportunities, buyers, investors, institutions and strategic partners.
Read about Market & Global Connectivity →In GEDC’s words
“We want a promising idea from a student, a first-generation entrepreneur, a micro enterprise or a small business to have the opportunity to grow beyond geographical and economic barriers.”
Jeo John Chalakkal, President
Tell us who you are and what you are looking for.
Write to us or call. Programme dates and details will be published on this site once confirmed by GEDC.
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