To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth of Nagaland, the Nagaland Start-up Policy emphasizes the establishment of Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) in educational institutions. In line with this vision, the Department of Industries and Commerce partnered with YouthNet in 2021 to establish EDCs across educational institutions in 16 districts of the state.

These EDCs provide essential infrastructure and resources, including plug-and-play workspaces, internet connectivity, and access to research and testing labs, creating an enabling environment for young innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs. The collaboration also focuses on strengthening the capacity of faculty members to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets among students, integrating entrepreneurship modules and innovation-driven projects into the academic ecosystem, and supporting innovators in scaling their ideas into viable ventures.