The Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at the Institute of Technology, University of Kashmir, is dedicated to promoting a vibrant ecosystem of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Startup development within the University and across the region.

CIIE serves as a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups to access essential mentorship, technical support, and business development resources. Through structured guidance and expert-driven initiatives, the Centre aims to help innovators convert their creative ideas into viable, scalable, and sustainable ventures.

About the Initiative

This initiative seeks to formalize and strengthen mentorship assistance for incubatees and startups associated with the Institute of Technology, enabling them to benefit from a structured framework of guidance, collaboration, and growth opportunities. It is designed to provide access to experienced mentors, business development professionals, industry leaders, and investors — all contributing to the holistic development of emerging entrepreneurs.

Objectives

  • To provide structured mentorship to incubatees and startups on business planning, strategy formulation, and execution.
  • To enhance entrepreneurial and managerial skills among students, faculty members, and early-stage entrepreneurs.
  • To facilitate access to funding opportunities, market intelligence, legal advisory and technological guidance.
  • To position CIIE as the primary nodal centre for startup and incubatee support within the University ecosystem.

Support Offered

CIIE offers comprehensive support to help startups and innovators at every stage of their journey:

1. Business Mentorship: Guidance on business model development, market research, financial planning, and scaling strategies.

2. Technical Support: Assistance in product design, development, prototyping, and technology implementation through access to lab facilities and expert mentorship.

3. Funding Guidance: Support in identifying suitable funding avenues, preparing investor proposals, and connecting with venture capitalists, angel investors, and government grant schemes.

4. Legal & IPR Support: Advisory services on intellectual property rights, including patent filing, trademarks, copyrights, and regulatory compliance.

5. Networking & Market Access: Facilitation of connections with industry experts, corporate partners, and potential clients to enhance market visibility and collaboration opportunities.