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Overview

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, established to nurture a culture of innovation and startup development, plays a pivotal role in supporting student and faculty entrepreneurs through state-of-the-art infrastructure, mentorship, and funding opportunities. CIED’s mission is to build a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that enables the journey from ideation to impactful product development.

Complementing this initiative, the Innovation and Startup Promotion Cell (ISPC) at Dr. M.G.R. ERI serves as a catalyst for early-stage innovation and startup growth. Functioning as a non-profit entity, ISPC runs a range of structured programs in pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration, with a focus on high-impact sectors like Defense, Electric Mobility, Healthcare, and Deep Technology.

Together, CIED and ISPC empower aspiring entrepreneurs, guiding them through every phase of the startup lifecycle — from idea validation to market launch — and contribute to the vision of a self-reliant and innovation-driven India.

Vision

To cultivate a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that empowers students, faculty, and innovators to become job creators, changemakers, and leaders in sustainable innovation – reflecting the ideals of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and aligned with national development goals

Mission

To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across disciplines by integrating design thinking, problem-solving, and experiential learning into academics.
To support student-led startups and prototypes through mentoring, incubation, and funding opportunities under programs like DST NewGen IEDC.
To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration in emerging areas such as Bio 3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Healthcare, Agri-Tech, and Industry 4.0.
To build partnerships with industry, academia, and government bodies to translate research into scalable, socially impactful solutions.
To align innovation activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering ethical, responsible, and inclusive entrepreneurship.
To prepare graduates not only for employment but for leadership, enabling them to create enterprises that address real-world challenges through the guidance of Entrepreneurship Educator/Mentors.