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.
Our Team
Dr. J. Arun Kumar
Dr.V.S.Priyadharshini
AKC-MGRERI
Dr. D. Jeeva Jothi
AKC-MGRERI
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
Facilities
Facilities
Institution's Innovation Council
NewGEN IEDC
Benz Emerge Technology Foundation
Success Stories
University Incubator & Research Facility
Collaboration
