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 local people's participation in the economic activities of the states for social equity and harmony. It is committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial aspirations of individuals and communities, acknowledging their innate search for progress by utilizing resources within their reach and encouraging entrepreneurs to take society forward as a part of their success.

First founded in 2000 as a non-profit, ‘Entrepreneurs Associates -EA’, with the vision to transform society through entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial drive, ‘The Entrepreneurs Associate (tEA)’ now encompasses Social Enterprises working to provide linkages to members. It has been working in the often overlooked regions of Northeast India, following key strategies of motivation, training, and mentorship.

Our direct work with entrepreneurship has supported over 18,000+ First Generation Entrepreneurs in Nagaland and Manipur states, creating over 35,000+ local jobs for youths. tEA has supported more than 30,000+ farmers in taking 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 10000+ women street vendors across Nagaland, Manipur, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh while supporting its members in accessing credit through the business-facilitating model for commercial banks and other smaller NBFCs.

BELIEFS

tEA believes in the potential of inclusive and responsible entrepreneurship where entrepreneurship is accessible to all because -

Entrepreneurship has the power to solve complex economic and social problems.
Entrepreneurs transform the world, by transforming themselves first.
Entrepreneurs lead the change, by seeking new opportunities, pioneering innovations and setting benchmarks for excellence
Entrepreneurs succeed when they set high standards of ethical business, nurture more grassroots entrepreneurs and together take society forward.

18000+

First Generation Entrepreneurs (FGEs)

We have trained, mentored and financed FGEs who are successfully running their enterprises

1500+

Self Help Groups

The Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA) is actively working with SHGs to empower and create livelihoods for the rural economy

10000+

Women Street Vendors

tEA is uplifting women street vendors , who have emerged as important components of the local economy

30000+

Farmers

tEA is currently working with farmer across Nagaland and Manipur, through its livelihood programs and the Trees for Wealth project

7.5 lakh fruit trees and 16 lakh native non-fruit trees

planted as of April 2024, in nagaland, Manipur & Arunachal Pradesh, under the Trees for Wealth program since its launch in 2019

tEA works with farmers, encouraging them to plant trees through its self-funded and collaborative projects.

OUR WORK

The Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA) has grown into a hybrid model providing a continuum of services to foster a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nagaland, and the Northeast region. Having achieved deep-rooted impact and successfully scaled their programs to promote behavior change in Nagas. tEA continues to respond to, and counter the root obstacles for entrepreneurship through self-awareness and education, knowledge, access to finance, among others. The work of tEA can be broadly classified into Livelihoods, Incubation, Advocacy, Financial Linkage, and Social Enterprises, all working strategically to fulfill the mission and vision of tEA.