What we do
Ten areas of work, one aim: entrepreneurship open to everyone with the will to build.
- 01
Entrepreneurship Development
Awareness programmes, mentoring, training and enterprise-development initiatives for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
- 02
Startup & MSME Support
Guidance for starting, managing, modernising, scaling and diversifying enterprises.
- 03
Youth & Student Entrepreneurship
Building entrepreneurial thinking among students and encouraging young people to become innovators and job creators.
- 04
Access to Finance
Creating awareness about institutional finance, grants, soft loans, investment opportunities and alternative financing mechanisms.
- 05
Technology & AI Adoption
Helping entrepreneurs understand and utilise AI, digital technologies, automation and emerging technologies.
- 06
Market & Global Connectivity
Connecting enterprises with new markets, international opportunities, buyers, investors, institutions and strategic partners.
- 07
Mentorship & Networking
Creating platforms where entrepreneurs can interact with experienced business leaders, professionals, mentors and domain experts.
- 08
Skill & Capacity Development
Improving managerial, financial, marketing, technological and entrepreneurial capabilities.
- 09
Policy Dialogue & Advocacy
Providing platforms for constructive engagement among entrepreneurs, governments, financial institutions, academia and other stakeholders.
- 10
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Encouraging enterprises that generate economic value while contributing positively to society and the environment.
Who we serve
Students, startups, MSMEs, mentors, investors and institutions on one platform.
Our commitment to young entrepreneurs
Young people should know that employment is not their only option.
- Learning
- Ideas
- Experimentation
- Innovation
- Enterprise
- Employment Creation
President’s message
“Our outlook is global, but our approach begins at the grassroots.”
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Global Entrepreneurs Development Council (GEDC) — a platform created with a vision to inspire entrepreneurship, strengthen MSMEs, nurture young entrepreneurs, and connect enterprises with opportunities across the world.
Jeo John Chalakkal, President
Read the full messageThink local. Build strong. Connect global.
Entrepreneur, student, institution or well-wisher: write to us and we will respond.
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