Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) is an autonomous and not-for-profit institute established in 1983 and sponsored by apex financial institutions, including IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., and the State Bank of India (SBI). Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, EDII is committed to promoting entrepreneurship through education, training, research, and institution-building.

With a mission to foster a sustainable entrepreneurial environment in India and beyond, EDII has played a pioneering role in mainstreaming entrepreneurship into the national development agenda. The institute has designed innovative models for entrepreneurship promotion, microenterprise development, cluster growth, and livelihood enhancement—especially among marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Hand Made in India (HMI)

Hand Made in India (HMI) is a flagship livelihood and craft development initiative implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) with support from HSBC. Rooted in the rich textile and artisan heritage of India, the project works directly with handloom weavers and artisans from the culturally significant clusters of Bhuj in Gujarat and Erode in Tamil Nadu.

Many weavers and artisans in India, despite their rich skills and knowledge passed down over generations, continue to struggle with outdated tools, limited access to eco- friendly raw materials, and minimal exposure to modern designs or wider markets, especially in the digital era.In response, Hand Made in India adopts a comprehensive, community-centric approach to foster sustainable livelihoods and empower artisans as entrepreneurs.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)

HSBC (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, serving customers worldwide through a network covering over 60 countries. Founded in 1865, HSBC provides a range of services including retail banking, commercial banking, wealth management, and global banking and markets.

HSBC aims to positively contribute to the economic, environmental, and social well-being of communities through our Corporate Sustainability interventions in partnership with governments, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders. Through community development and environmental preservation projects, HSBC is working towards building strong communities and thriving societies that are imperative to establishing successful and responsible businesses.

About HMI

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)

Hand Made in India (HMI) is a flagship livelihood and craft development initiative implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) with support from HSBC.
Rooted in the rich textile and artisan heritage of India, the project works directly with handloom weavers and artisans from the culturally significant clusters of Bhuj in Gujarat and Erode in Tamil Nadu.
It aims to revive and strengthen India’s traditional handloom sector by addressing the deep-rooted challenges that often restrict the growth of artisan communities across the country.
Many weavers and artisans in India, despite their rich skills and knowledge passed down over generations, continue to struggle with outdated tools, limited access to eco- friendly raw materials, and minimal exposure to modern designs or wider markets, especially in the digital era.
In response, Hand Made in India adopts a comprehensive, community-centric approach to foster sustainable livelihoods and empower artisans as entrepreneurs.