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Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE)
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The Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at DY Patil International University (DYPIU) is the beating heart of creativity and entrepreneurship on campus. It is a vibrant hub designed to ignite curiosity, inspire innovation, and empower future changemakers among students, faculty, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

CIIE serves as a bridge between ideas and execution, helping transform innovative concepts into impactful products, services, and startups. With mentorship, state-of-the-art incubation facilities, industry exposure, and investor connect, CIIE equips innovators with everything they need to succeed.

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Vision

To create a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurial talent and transforms innovative ideas into successful ventures.

Mission

To empower students with knowledge, skills, and mentorship to become future entrepreneurs and job creators.

Functions
Core Values
  • Organize ideation workshops, hackathons, startup boot camps.
  • Shortlist and onboard incubatees through a transparent process.
  • Provide mentorship and access to DYPIU’s startup ecosystem.
  • Facilitate seed funding, venture capital connections, and IP filing.
  • Liaise with government bodies like MSME, DST, and Atal Innovation Mission.
Objectives of CIIE :
Core Values
  • Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.
  • Facilitate ideation, prototyping, and business model development.
  • Provide pre-incubation and incubation support.
  • Enable funding and IP support for startups.
  • Build networks with alumni, industries, and investors.
What We Do?
Core Values
  • Inspire Innovation: Organize awareness programs, ideation sessions, guest lectures, and panel discussions.
  • Skill Development: Conduct hands-on training in design thinking, lean startup methodology, business model canvas, and digital marketing.
  • Startup Support: Assist in prototype development, business registration, and preparing investor pitches.
  • Networking & Mentorship: Facilitate connects with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors.
  • Funding Access: Partner with incubation centres, accelerators, and angel investors for funding opportunities.
  • Promote Collaboration: Encourage interdisciplinary projects and social entrepreneurship initiatives.
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Dr. Sandhya Ingale

In-Charge Message

Email: Sandhya.ingale@dypiu.ac.in

In-Charge Message

At D. Y. Patil International University (DYPIU), innovation is not just encouraged — it is embedded in our DNA. We are committed to nurturing bold thinkers, visionary entrepreneurs, and responsible leaders who create meaningful impact in society.

At the core of this vibrant ecosystem are the Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE) and the Institute Innovation Council (IIC), strengthened by our dedicated incubation arm, Dnyanavishkar Foundation — a Section 8 company established to professionally support and accelerate start-ups.

CIIE acts as the gateway for innovation, transforming ideas into opportunities. It provides structured support for ideation, mentoring, skill development, industry exposure, and entrepreneurial training — enabling students to confidently move from concept to creation. IIC fosters a campus-wide culture of innovation by promoting design thinking, research-driven solutions, intellectual property awareness, and start-up readiness. It inspires both students and faculty to explore, experiment, and innovate beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Taking this journey forward, Dnyanavishkar Foundation serves as the university’s formal incubation platform. As a Section 8 entity, it provides structured incubation support, strategic mentoring, networking opportunities, access to funding linkages, and enterprise development assistance — ensuring that promising ideas evolve into scalable, sustainable ventures. Together, CIIE, IIC, and Dnyanavishkar Foundation create a powerful bridge between academia, industry, investors, and society. Through hackathons, innovation challenges, start-up bootcamps, rural and social innovation initiatives, and strong industry collaborations, students gain hands-on exposure to solving real-world challenges while developing leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurial competence.

At DYPIU, innovation is not an initiative — it is a movement. A movement that transforms learners into creators, ideas into enterprises, and ambition into impact.

DYPIU — Igniting Ideas. Incubating Innovation. Inspiring Impact.


Dr. Sandhya Ingale
IIC President, In-Charge for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE)
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Dr. Sandhya Ingale
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