The EDI, Sponsored by Apex Financial Institutions Namely IDBI, IFCI Ltd., ICICI Ltd., SBI and with active support from Government of Gujarat, is engaged in Entrepreneurship Education, Research & Training. The of the Institute is to: Create Multiplier Effect On Opportunities For Self-Employment, Augment The Supply Of Competent Entrepreneurs Through Training, Augment The Supply Of Entrepreneur Trainer-Motivators, Participate In Institution Building Efforts, Inculcate The Spirit Of 'Entrepreneurship' In Youth, Promote Micro Enterprises At Rural Level, Develop And Disseminate New Knowledge And Insights In Entrepreneurship Teory And Practice Through Research, Facilitate Corporate Excellence Through Creating Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurial Managers, Improve Managerial Capabilities Of Small Scale Industries, Sensitize The Support System To Facilitate Potential And Existing Entrepreneurs Establish And Manage Their Enterprises, Collaborate With Similar Organizations In India And Other Developing Countries To Accomplish The Objectives.