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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

Our Team

Dr. J. Arun Kumar

Dean Innovation and Entrepreneurship, AKC & CEO BETF

Dr.V.S.Priyadharshini

Research Associate,
AKC-MGRERI

Dr. D. Jeeva Jothi

Research Scientist,
AKC-MGRERI

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Facilities

40 +

Startups

 

 

10 +

Patents

Granted

 

3.5 Cr +

Startup Grant

Disbursed

 

1.5 Cr +

Research Grants

Received

200 +

Events

 

 

150 +

Outreach

 

 

50 +

Collaboration

 

 

50 +

Mentors

 

 

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Facilities

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Facilities

Institution's Innovation Council

NewGEN IEDC

Benz Emerge Technology Foundation

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Success Stories

University Incubator & Research Facility

Collaboration