On 28.10.2022 a seminar on “Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: A catalysts for Entrepreneurship development” was organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and IIC in association with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The Session was handled by Mrs. A. Mercy Rani, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli from 1.30 pm to 4,00 pm. 38 students and 2 staff members participated in the program.
The session was coordinated by IIC Convener Dr. Y. Harold Robinson, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Francis Xavier Engineering College. The speaker gave a brief introduction about the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem which is an interactive network of actors who influence each other and the chances of survival of a venture creator and the company in a region.
The speaker also said that the Entrepreneurial ecosystems fosters entrepreneurial growth, economic growth of the country and self-growth. It helps entrepreneurs quickly find what they need. She identified six domains within the entrepreneurial system such as conducive culture, enabling policies and leadership, availability of appropriate finance, quality human capital, venture friendly markets for products, and a range of institutional supports. The session was an eye opening one for many students and the session ended with positive feedbacks from audience.