Centre

Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE)

Department Profile

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.

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

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 :

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?

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.