Entrepreneurship and Innovation

About the I&E Cell

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (I&E Cell) aims to promote a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students and faculty. The cell provides a platform for transforming innovative ideas into viable products, startups, and social enterprises.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To nurture an ecosystem that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling students to become job creators and leaders of change.

Mission

To encourage creative thinking, support startup initiatives, provide mentorship, and collaborate with industry, incubators, and funding agencies.

Objectives

Promote innovation-driven entrepreneurial culture
Encourage ideation, prototyping, and product development
Support student startups and incubated ventures
Facilitate industry and investor interactions
Organize workshops, hackathons, and startup events

Key Activities

Startup Awareness Programs

Workshops and seminars on entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem.

Innovation Challenges

Hackathons, idea competitions, and innovation bootcamps.

Mentorship & Incubation

Guidance from industry experts, alumni, and startup mentors.

IPR & Patent Support

Awareness programs on intellectual property rights and patents.

Expected Outcomes

Increased student participation in innovation activities
Development of startup-ready ideas and prototypes
Enhanced employability and entrepreneurial skills
Creation of sustainable startups and social enterprises

Coordinator

Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Suehiel Ajaz Shah
Email: dr.shehiel@kcet.edu.in

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (I&E Cell)