The Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA) is passionately working to promote entrepreneurship and develop sustainable livelihoods in Nagaland and other North Eastern states of India for economic development and increased participation of local people in the economic activities of the states for social equity and harmony. It is committed to nurture the entrepreneurial aspirations of individuals and communities, acknowledging their innate search for progress: by utilizing resources that are within their reach, and encouraging entrepreneurs to take society forward as a part of their success.
First founded in 2000 as a non profit namely ‘Entrepreneurs Associates -EA’, with the vision to transform society through entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial drive, ‘The Entrepreneurs Associate (tEA)’ now encompasses a Cooperate and Social Enterprises. It has been working in the often overlooked regions of India; following key strategies of motivation, training, and mentorship.
Our direct work with entrepreneurship has resulted in supporting over 18,000+ First Generation Entrepreneurs in Nagaland and Manipur states resulting in the creation of over 35,000+ local jobs for youths. tEA has supported more than 27,000+ farmers to take up livelihood activities in rural areas and works with 1500 SHGs for livelihoods, enterprise development, and credit linkages. The organization has also successfully trained and mentored over 5400+ women street vendors across both the states , while supporting its members to access credit through the business-facilitating model for commercial banks, and other smaller NBFCs.