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— the story behind MLRIT CIE

The MLRIT Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is the beating heart of entrepreneurial culture at MLR Institute of Technology — nurturing the next generation of innovators since our founding.

20+
Startup Launches
₹50L+
Funding Raised
100+
Industry Partners

Who We Are

We are students who like to build things, organise things, experiment with ideas, and learn from experience.

CIE is made up of people with different interests. Developers, designers, photographers, writers, organisers, creators, and students interested in entrepreneurship all work together as part of the same community.

What connects us is simple: we want to learn by doing.

At CIE, students are encouraged to take ideas seriously, try new things, work with different teams, and take responsibility for the work they choose to do.

Our Story

CIE was built around a simple idea: students need a space where they can do more than learn concepts.

They need a place to experiment.

A place where an unfinished idea can be discussed without being dismissed.

A place where students from different branches and skill sets can work together.

A place where failure is treated as part of learning.

Over time, CIE has grown through the students who contributed to it. Every batch brings new people, new ideas, new projects, and a different way of looking at problems.

The people change. The ideas evolve. But the purpose remains the same — to help students learn, build, and grow together.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To create a student culture where innovation is not limited to competitions or special occasions. We want students to explore ideas regularly, work on meaningful projects, learn practical skills, and develop the confidence to create something of their own — becoming better problem-solvers, builders, collaborators, and leaders through the experiences they gain at CIE.

Our Mission

Our mission is to make learning more practical, collaborative, and student-driven. We create opportunities for students to work on projects, explore technology, develop products, participate in workshops, organise events, understand entrepreneurship, and learn how teams work in real situations. Most importantly, we want students to feel comfortable starting before they feel completely ready — because that is often where real learning begins.

Our Core Objectives

Six pillars that guide everything CIE builds, organises, and supports.

01

Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students.

02

Provide access to state-of-the-art facilities, tools, and resources for prototype development.

03

Connect students with industry mentors, investors, and successful entrepreneurs.

04

Support student-led startups from ideation through market launch.

05

Organise hackathons, workshops, boot camps, and speaker series.

06

Build a vibrant ecosystem that bridges academia and industry.

Core Values

The principles we live by — in our programs, our teams, and our community.

Innovation

We challenge the ordinary and imagine what's possible.

Leadership

We empower students to inspire, influence, and create meaningful change.

Collaboration

The greatest ideas are always built together.

Creativity

We think differently and transform imagination into reality.

Integrity

Trust, honesty, and responsibility ground every decision we make.

Impact

We create solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.

Continuous Learning

We stay curious, embrace challenges, and evolve every day.

Inclusivity

Every voice matters, every perspective is valued, every dream has a place to grow.

DPIIT Registered Ventures

Startups founded by MLRIT students and alumni, officially recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

S.NoStartup / VentureFounder(s)DPIIT Certificate No.
1Synergem Consultancy Private LimitedGoddati Vijay Kumar, G Kishanlal SachdevDIPP194600
2Aczen Technologies Private LimitedUmasurya SrinivasDIPP165419
3Vish & Vin Travels Private LimitedSai VindhyaDIPP184129
4Marktech Creations Private LimitedYuvraj K, Manish Sagar RamarapuDIPP145691
5Digileaf Technologies Private LimitedM David RajuDIPP145512
6Nearpik Technologies Private LimitedK V SakethDIPP140592
7Techaro Innov Private LimitedG RugvedhDIPP140747
8Urbane Vehicles India Private LimitedShreya KatlakuntaDIPP136161
9Amalyle LLPKavirayuni Viswanath Saketh, Kavirayuni RamadeviDIPP109394
10Drones Origin Private LimitedAbrar AhmedDIPP104449

Our Leadership Board

The faculty who guide CIE — bringing expertise from across departments to mentor, advise, and drive innovation at MLRIT.

S.NoNameDesignationDepartmentExpertise
1Dr. Ganesh MiriyalaHead – CIE, Asst. ProfessorElectronics & Communication EngineeringWireless Communication
2Mr. J. Laxmi PrasadAsst. ProfessorMechanical EngineeringMechatronics
3Dr. Amritha SahaAsst. ProfessorHumanities & SciencesSynthetic Organic Chemistry & Material Science
4Mrs. I. SapthamiAsst. ProfessorComputer Science & EngineeringCloud Computing, ML & IoT
5Mrs. Lakshmi SarithaAsst. ProfessorComputer Science & Machine LearningComputer Science & Engineering
6Mrs. A. SravanthiAsst. ProfessorComputer Science and Data Science EngineeringComputer Science & Engineering
7Mrs. A. NirishaAsst. ProfessorComputer Science & ITMachine Learning
8Mr. D. SandeepAsst. ProfessorInformation TechnologyCloud Computing & ML
9Dr. Sumana DasAssociate ProfessorElectrical & Electronics EngineeringPower Systems
10Mr. M. Raju NaikAsst. ProfessorElectronics & Communication EngineeringEmbedded Systems
11Mr. K. PithamberAsst. ProfessorElectronics & Communication EngineeringVLSI System Design
12Dr. A. Vivek AnandProfessorAerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering
13Mr. Md. SirajuddinAsst. ProfessorMBAHR & Marketing

Think Bold. Build Fearlessly. Lead with Purpose.

This is more than a community. This is where innovators are discovered, entrepreneurs are built, and the future begins. Your journey starts with one decision — your next big idea starts here.