Introduction: Entrepreneurship embodies the spirit of innovation, creativity, and resilience. It’s a journey marked by risks, challenges, and countless learning opportunities. In this write-up, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, exploring its essence, key characteristics, and the indispensable role it plays in driving economic growth and societal progress.
Defining Entrepreneurship: At its core, entrepreneurship is about identifying opportunities and marshaling resources to create value. It’s the art of turning ideas into reality, often in the face of uncertainty. Entrepreneurs are visionaries, trailblazers who dare to challenge the status quo, disrupt industries, and carve out new pathways for growth.
Key Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs:
Throughout the journey, entrepreneurs must also cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation. They must be open to feedback, willing to iterate on their ideas, and quick to pivot when necessary.
Impact of Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship is a driving force behind economic growth and prosperity. It creates jobs, fosters innovation, and fuels competition, ultimately leading to increased productivity and wealth creation. Moreover, entrepreneurship plays a vital role in addressing societal challenges, whether through technology-driven solutions, social enterprises, or sustainable business practices.
T.J.S. ENGINEERING COLLEGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL
Our vision is to help students who have an idea, product and burning desire to give HR, management, convincing skills, market exposure and investors for their startup. This cell will help students to understand the business world by actually working in a start-up.
Our mission is to help the aspiring entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses by creating a pathway of various opportunities like interactive sessions with professionals, business competitions to increase the awareness. This will help foster entrepreneurial thinking, promote business knowledge and instill confidence in every student.
Sl. No | Event Name | Dates | Departments benefited | No. of Particpants | Supported by |
1 | Creativity and Innovation by Shri. M.S. Balajee, Sreevari Consultancy, Chennai | 26.10.2021 | Mech & EEE | 65 | EDII, Gujarat |
2. | Intellectual Property Rights awareness by Eminent Professor from Premier Institution, Chennai | 26.10.2021 | MECH,, CSE, EEE, ECE, CIVIL | 120 | EDII, Gujarat |
3 | One Million and Voucher orientation Program by Mr. Rajkapoor, CED, Anna University, Chennai was conducted | 30.10.2021 | MECH,, CSE, EEE, ECE, CIVIL | 200 | CED, Anna University |
Sl. No | Event Name | Dates | Departments benefited | No. of Particpants | Supported by |
1 | Webinar on Employment & Entrepreneurship Opportunities After Covid – 19 | 19/06/2020 & 11 to 12.30 PM | MECH | 75 | T.J.S. EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
2. | webinar on HOW TO START AN INDUSTRY | 22.07.2020 | MECH | 100 | T.J.S. EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
Sl. No | Event Name | Dates | Departments benefited | No. of Particpants | Supported by |
1 | Intellectual Property Rights and Entrepreneurship workshop | 02.12.2019 to 03.12.2019 | Mech | 02 | IEDP, EDII TN, Chennai |
2 | Consultative Workshop for incubators | 30.01.2020 | Mech | 01 | MSME, New Delhi |
Sl. No | Event Name | Dates | Departments benefited | No. of Particpants | Supported by |
1 | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – I | 6.3.19 to 8.3.19 | MECH & CIVIL | 75 Nos. | EDII, Gujarat |
2. | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – II | 13.3.19 to 15.3.19 | ECE | 75 Nos. | EDII, Gujarat |
3. | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – III | 20.3.19 to 22.3.19 | CSE & EEE | 75 Nos. | EDII, Gujarat |
4. | FDP on Learn & Lead Workshop on Incubation Management at IITM Research Park | 1.3.19 | E-Cell Co-ordinator (Mr. M. Prakash) | 01 No. | EDII TN, Chennai |
5. | FDP on Workshop for Incubation Managers at IITM Research Park | 5.9.18 | E-Cell Co-ordinator (Mr. M. Prakash) | 01 No. | EDII TN, Chennai |
Sl. No | Event Name | Dates | Departments benefited | No. of Particpants | Supported by |
1 | Orientation Programme in Entrepreneurship | 23.2.18 | ALL DEPT 2nd year students | 200 | PMYUVA, NIESBUD |
2. | E-Leader Workshop | 26.8.18 | CSE | 02 | EDII TN |
3. | Digital Marketting Student Chapter | – | Mech & CSE | 02 | Velammal Engineering College |
4. | Beginner guide on Stock Market | – | CSE | 01 | Velammal Engineering College |
5. | Women Entrepreneurship Programme | 19.11.18 | GIRLS STUDENTS | 20 | CED, ANNA UNIVERSITY |
6 | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – I | FEB 7-9, 2018 | ECE & CIVIL | 75 | EDII, GUJARAT |
7 | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – II | FEB 15-17, 2018 | GIRL STUDENTS | 60 | EDII, GUJARAT |
8 | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – III | March 8-10, 2018 | MECH & CSE | 75 | EDII, GUJARAT |
Sl. No | Event Name | Dates | Departments benefited | No. of Particpants | Supported by |
1 | FDP on Innovative Entrepreneurial Activities in Institutions | Jan 2017 | E-Cell faculties | 02 | EDII TN, Chennai |
2. | IEDP programme | Feb 2017 | All Depts | 56 | EDII TN, NEN |
3. | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – I | FEB 4-7, 2017 | ECE & CIVIL | 75 | EDII, GUJARAT |
4. | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – II | FEB 23-25, 2017 | GIRL STUDENTS | 60 | EDII, GUJARAT |
5. | Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp – III | March 16-18, 2017 | MECH & CSE | 30 | EDII, GUJARAT |
Creativity and Innovation by Shri. M.S. Balajee, Sreevari Consultancy honoured by Dr. J. Prakash, Principal, T.J.S. Engineering College, Chennai on 26.10.2021
Intellectual Property Rights awareness by Eminent Professor from Premier Institution, Chennai on 26.10.2021
One Million and Voucher orientation Program by Mr. Rajkapoor, CED, Anna University, Chennai was conducted on 30.10.2021
Webinar on Employment & Entrepreneurship Opportunities After Covid – 19 on 19/06/2020 & 11 to 12.30 PM
Webinar on HOW TO START AN INDUSTRY on 22.07.2020
Intellectual Property Rights and Entrepreneurship workshop from 02.12.2019 to 03.12.2019
Consultative Workshop for incubators on 30.01.2020
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARNESS CAMP ON 22.3.19
Mr. Shivashankar, Deputy Director – EDII TN visited our campus on 15.2.18
Mr. Ananda Babu, Senior Manager – ICTACT visited on 15.2.18
Mr. M. S. Balajee, Sr. Corporate Trainer, Sreevarri Consultancy services taken topic on Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship , Team Building Inter personal Skills on 15.2.2018
Mr. M. Prakash, E-Cell Co-ordinator given training on activity based Entrepreneruship programme on 2.2.18
Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana Chennai Region Hub Nodal Manager visited TJS Engineering college on 23.2.2018 and given speech about Orientation Program in Entrepreneurship
PM FLY ASH BRICKS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROCESS VISIT ON 6.2.17
STATE BANK OF PATIALA, GUMMIDIPOONDI MANAGER PRESENTED VARIOUS BANK SCHEMES TO AN ENTREPRENEUR ON 7.2.17
Dr. Ravikumar, Director, Centre for Entrepreurship, Anna University presented about Entrepreneurship awareness on 23.2.17
Dr. T. Palani, Principal, TJS Engineering college presented a topic on Team Building and its importance in Entrepreneurship awareness camp on 24.2.17
Mr. M. S. Balajee, Director – Sreevarri Consultancy services, Chennai, presented the topic on Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship
NSIC EXECUTIVE TRAINER CONDUCTED ONEDAY ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TO OUR STUDENTS AND OUR CHAIRMAN
Shri. T.J. GOVINDARAJAN ALSO ADDRESS THE STUDENTS
JANA ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR Mr. SUBRAMANIAM VISIT ON 16.3.17
Dr. Mahesh Kiumar, CEO-TBI , St.Peter’s Engineering College visited on 16.3.2017
Mr. Ramalingham, HOD/PLACEMENT OFFICER, MUTHIAH POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, CHITAMBARAM PRESENTED TOPIC ON “BE AN ENTREPRENEUR” ON 18.3.17
Mrs. Ramaharan, Corporate Trainer – Thinkwell consultancy, chennai presented topic on Buisness Plan on 18.3.17
Mr. Sathiyan Sivaprakasam, CEO-Mitosis Technologies, Chennai presented the topic on Success Story of an Entrepreneur on 18.3.17
EAC Inaugurated by Dr. N. Subramani, Managing Director, Jana Group of Industries, Gummididpoondi and TJS Institutions Chairman Shri. T.J. Govindarajan on 15.2.2017
Dr. E. Baskaran, Deputy Director-Dept. Of Industries and Commerce, MSME visited TJS Engineering College and delivered the address to budding Entrepreneurs about 10 Easy steps to become an Entrepreneur in TamilNadu