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Industries Department

Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

District Industries Centre, Ernakulam DIC Ernakulam

The District Industries Centre is the Kerala Industries Department's main office in Ernakulam district and the first place to go for free help starting or growing a small business.

District Industries CentreDistrict Industries Centre, Kunnumpuram, Civil Station Road, Kakkanad P.O, Ernakulam - 6820300484-2421432, 0484-2421461, 0484-2421360, 9188127007 (General Manager official mobile)gm.ekm.dic@kerala.gov.in, gm.dic.ekm@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Entrepreneur Development Executives, Ernakulam EDE Ernakulam

Every panchayat, municipality and corporation in Ernakulam district has an Entrepreneur Development Executive placed by the Industries Department to help local people start an enterprise, get licences and apply for loans.

Entrepreneur Development Executives at local bodies
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

MSME Clinic, District Industries Centre Ernakulam MSME Clinic Ernakulam

A free panel of outside experts set up at the Ernakulam District Industries Centre to answer owners' questions on licences, banking, GST, technology, project reports and similar problems.

MSME ClinicDistrict Industries Centre, Kunnumpuram, Civil Station Road, Kakkanad P.O, Ernakulam - 6820300484-2421432, 0484-2421461, 0484-2421360, 9188127007 (General Manager official mobile)gm.ekm.dic@kerala.gov.in, gm.dic.ekm@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, Aluva TIO Aluva

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for Aluva taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries Officetioaluva@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, Kanayannur TIO Kanayannur

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for Kanayannur taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries Officetioknr@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, Kochi TIO Kochi

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for Kochi taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries Officetiokochi@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, Kothamangalam TIO Kothamangalam

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for Kothamangalam taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries Officetiokothamangalam@gmail.com
Ernakulam
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, Kunnathunad TIO Kunnathunad

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for Kunnathunad taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries Officetiokndpbvr@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, Muvattupuzha TIO Muvattupuzha

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for Muvattupuzha taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries Officetiomvpa@gmail.com
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Local help · Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Taluk Industries Office, North Paravur TIO North Paravur

The Taluk Industries Office is the Industries Department's local office for North Paravur taluk in Ernakulam district, where owners get help with registration, licences and state schemes close to home.

Taluk Industries OfficeTaluk Industries Office, 2nd Floor, Mini Civil Station Complex, North Paravur P.O - 683513tionparur@gmail.com
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Banks and free training

Local help · Union Bank of India

Lead District Manager office, Ernakulam LDM Ernakulam

The Lead District Manager coordinates all banks in Ernakulam district and is the person to approach when a bank loan application under a government scheme is stuck or unfairly refused.

Lead District Manager office, run by Union Bank of IndiaLead District Manager, Union Bank of India Regional Office, PB No. 3667, M.G. Road, Ernakulam, Kochi - 6820350484-2385205ldm@unionbankofindia.com
Not yet confirmedErnakulam
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Local help · Union Bank of India

Union Bank RSETI Ernakulam RSETI Ernakulam

A Rural Self Employment Training Institute in Ernakulam district that runs free short residential courses for young people who want to start their own small business, with follow up support to get a bank loan.

Rural Self Employment Training Institute, run by Union Bank of IndiaUnion Bank RSETI Bhavan, Pattimattom-Muvattupuzha Road, Nellad P.O, Ernakulam0484-2767705rudsetipvr@unionbankofindia.com, unionbkrsetipbvr@gmail.com
Not yet confirmedErnakulam
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State agencies

Local help · Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board

District Khadi and Village Industries Office, Ernakulam KVIB Ernakulam

The Khadi Board's district office for Ernakulam, where people starting a village industry unit can apply for PMEGP and the Board's own schemes.

District Khadi and Village Industries OfficeKhadi Tower, Kaloor, Ernakulam - 6820170484-2339080poekm@kkvib.org
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Local help · Kerala Financial Corporation

KFC Perumbavoor Branch

A Kerala Financial Corporation branch serving Ernakulam district, where owners apply for and manage KFC business loans.

Kerala Financial Corporation branchS.N.D.P Shopping Complex, P.P. Road, Perumbavoorpbr@kfc.org
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Local help · Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation

KSIDC Office, Kochi KSIDC Kochi

KSIDC's Kochi office, the contact point for KSIDC loans and projects in central Kerala.

KSIDC regional officeKSIDC, 2nd Floor, Choice Towers, Manorama Junction, Kochi - 6820160484-2323810enquiry@ksidcmail.org
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Local help · Kudumbashree

Kudumbashree District Mission, Ernakulam Kudumbashree Ernakulam

Kudumbashree's district mission office for Ernakulam, which supports women's micro enterprises and neighbourhood groups in the district.

Kudumbashree District MissionCivil Station, Collectorate, Ernakulam0484-2426982spemekm3@gmail.com
Not yet confirmedOnly for womenErnakulam
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Local help · NORKA Roots

NORKA Roots Regional Office, Ernakulam

NORKA Roots' office for returnees and Keralites abroad in Ernakulam district, a local point for NORKA services including the NDPREM business loan support for returnees.

NORKA Roots Regional Office and Certificate Authentication Centre6th Floor, Commercial Building, MG Road Metro Station, Ernakulam - 6820350484-2371810, 9188268904ekm.norka@kerala.gov.in
Only for returnees from abroadErnakulam
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Government of Kerala · Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam

Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam VFPCK

A state agency that organises fruit and vegetable farmers into self help groups and helps them with planting material, credit, insurance, training and farmer markets.

State agency head office, run by Kerala Agriculture DepartmentMythri Bhavan, near Doordarshan Kendra, Kakkanad, Kochi 6820370484 2881333vfpckorg@gmail.com
farming, fisheries and livestock
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Central offices and commodity boards

Central government · Coconut Development Board

CDB Institute of Technology, Vazhakulam, training on coconut products CIT Vazhakulam

Short hands on courses on coconut convenience foods and coconut vinegar for women entrepreneurs, self help groups and new entrepreneurs, plus quality testing of copra, coconut oil and vinegar.

Coconut Development Board training institute, run by Coconut Development BoardKeenpuram, South Vazhakulam, Aluva 6831050484 2679680
food processing
Course fees were ₹125 for one day, ₹450 for four days and ₹1,000 for the two day vinegar course in the Board's charter. Fees may have changed.Status unclear
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Central government · Coconut Development Board

Coconut Development Board head office, Kochi CDB

The Coconut Development Board runs the Technology Mission on Coconut and is the export promotion council for coconut products other than coir.

Coconut Development Board head office, run by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareKera Bhavan, Kochi 682011
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Central government · Coir Board

Coir Board head office, Kochi Coir Board

The Coir Board runs Coir Vikas Yojana and Mahila Coir Yojana, registers coir units, and is an implementing agency for PMEGP coir units and SFURTI coir clusters.

Coir Board head office, run by Ministry of MSMECoir House, PB No 1752, MG Road, Kochi 6820160484 2351900
Not yet confirmedmanufacturing and handicrafts
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Central government · Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)

MPEDA HACCP training for seafood processing staff

A four day HACCP food safety training run by MPEDA for staff of seafood processing and export units.

MPEDA head office, run by MPEDAMPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Panampilly Nagar PO, Kochi 6820360484 2311901ho@mpeda.gov.in
food processing
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Central government · Marine Products Export Development Authority

MPEDA head office, Kochi MPEDA

MPEDA registers seafood exporters, processing plants and storages, runs quality labs and HACCP training, and handles seafood export schemes and fairs.

MPEDA head office, run by Ministry of Commerce and IndustryMPEDA House, PB No 4272, Panampilly Avenue, Panampilly Nagar PO, Kochi 6820360484 2311901, 0484 2311854, 0484 2311803ho@mpeda.gov.in
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Local help · Ministry of MSME

MSME Technology Centre, Kochi MSME TC Kochi

A Ministry of MSME technology centre near Angamaly that offers technical training and support for small manufacturers.

MSME Technology CentreMSME Technology Centre, Behind TELK, Angamaly, Ernakulam - 683573dgmmsmetckochi@gmail.com
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Central government · Spices Board

Spices Board head office, Kochi Spices Board

The Spices Board registers spice exporters, runs quality labs and the SPICED scheme, and is the export promotion body for spices.

Spices Board head office, run by Ministry of Commerce and IndustrySugandha Bhavan, NH Bypass, Palarivattom PO, Kochi 682025
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Central government · Tea Board India

Tea Board Regional Office, Kochi

The Tea Board's regional office in Kochi for tea exporters, buyers and manufacturers in Kerala, including registration and licensing matters.

Tea Board regional office, run by Tea Board IndiaIndira Gandhi Road, Willingdon Island, Kochi 6820030484 2666523, 0484 2340481
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Industrial parks and common facilities

Chambers and associations

Local help · Kerala Management Association

Kerala Management Association KMA

A Kochi based association of managers and companies, founded in 1957, that runs workshops, seminars, an annual convention and management awards.

Management association, run by All India Management AssociationManagement House, Kerala Management Avenue, Panampilly Nagar PO, Kochi 6820360484 2317966info@kma.org.in
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Local help · TiE Kerala chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs

TiE Kerala

An entrepreneurs' network in Kochi that offers mentoring, networking events, the annual TiECON conference and programmes for women in business and young people.

Entrepreneurs' network, run by TiE Global3rd Floor, Chakkalakal Arcade, Palarivattom, Kochi 6820280484 4047656
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Incubators and training

Central government · ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology

ZTM and Agri-Business Incubation Centre, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology CIFT ABI

A food incubator in Kochi with FSSAI approved pilot production lines where entrepreneurs can develop, test and make fish and meat products at semi commercial scale.

Agri business incubator, run by Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchICAR-CIFT, CIFT Junction, Willingdon Island, Matsyapuri PO, Kochi 6820290484 2412366, 0484 2412414ciftitmu@gmail.com
food processing
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