The Department of Chemical Engineering (CE), Paavai Engineering College, in association with the Institution Innovation Council (IIC), organized a Virtual Workshop on “Role of EDII TN and EDII Funded Incubation Support Towards Entrepreneurship” on 02nd September 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
The session commenced with a Welcome Address by B. Rishi, III Year Chemical Engineering. This was followed by M. K. Nithiya, Final Year Chemical Engineering, who introduced the Chief Guest, Mr. K. Arun, Chief Executive Officer, EDII – Killikulam Agribusiness Incubation Forum (KABIF), Business Development Service, Vallanadu R.F., Tamil Nadu.
The session provided valuable insights into the role of incubation centers in fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems, promoting innovation, and supporting startups through funding and mentorship.
The workshop was organized by Dr. P. Jayakaran, Associate Professor and Head of the Department, and coordinated by Dr. P. Balaganesh, Associate Professor, Ms. G. Swathi, Assistant Professor, and Ms. M. Preetha, Assistant Professor. Students from the II, III, and Final Year of Chemical Engineering actively participated and benefitted from the session.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by K. Sowmiya, III Year Chemical Engineering. A total of 45 students participated in the workshop.