BUILT TOEMPOWERINSPIRE
— 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.
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.
Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students.
Provide access to state-of-the-art facilities, tools, and resources for prototype development.
Connect students with industry mentors, investors, and successful entrepreneurs.
Support student-led startups from ideation through market launch.
Organise hackathons, workshops, boot camps, and speaker series.
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.No | Startup / Venture | Founder(s) | DPIIT Certificate No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synergem Consultancy Private Limited | Goddati Vijay Kumar, G Kishanlal Sachdev | DIPP194600 |
| 2 | Aczen Technologies Private Limited | Umasurya Srinivas | DIPP165419 |
| 3 | Vish & Vin Travels Private Limited | Sai Vindhya | DIPP184129 |
| 4 | Marktech Creations Private Limited | Yuvraj K, Manish Sagar Ramarapu | DIPP145691 |
| 5 | Digileaf Technologies Private Limited | M David Raju | DIPP145512 |
| 6 | Nearpik Technologies Private Limited | K V Saketh | DIPP140592 |
| 7 | Techaro Innov Private Limited | G Rugvedh | DIPP140747 |
| 8 | Urbane Vehicles India Private Limited | Shreya Katlakunta | DIPP136161 |
| 9 | Amalyle LLP | Kavirayuni Viswanath Saketh, Kavirayuni Ramadevi | DIPP109394 |
| 10 | Drones Origin Private Limited | Abrar Ahmed | DIPP104449 |
Our Leadership Board
The faculty who guide CIE — bringing expertise from across departments to mentor, advise, and drive innovation at MLRIT.
| S.No | Name | Designation | Department | Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ganesh Miriyala | Head – CIE, Asst. Professor | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Wireless Communication |
| 2 | Mr. J. Laxmi Prasad | Asst. Professor | Mechanical Engineering | Mechatronics |
| 3 | Dr. Amritha Saha | Asst. Professor | Humanities & Sciences | Synthetic Organic Chemistry & Material Science |
| 4 | Mrs. I. Sapthami | Asst. Professor | Computer Science & Engineering | Cloud Computing, ML & IoT |
| 5 | Mrs. Lakshmi Saritha | Asst. Professor | Computer Science & Machine Learning | Computer Science & Engineering |
| 6 | Mrs. A. Sravanthi | Asst. Professor | Computer Science and Data Science Engineering | Computer Science & Engineering |
| 7 | Mrs. A. Nirisha | Asst. Professor | Computer Science & IT | Machine Learning |
| 8 | Mr. D. Sandeep | Asst. Professor | Information Technology | Cloud Computing & ML |
| 9 | Dr. Sumana Das | Associate Professor | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Power Systems |
| 10 | Mr. M. Raju Naik | Asst. Professor | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Embedded Systems |
| 11 | Mr. K. Pithamber | Asst. Professor | Electronics & Communication Engineering | VLSI System Design |
| 12 | Dr. A. Vivek Anand | Professor | Aerospace Engineering | Aerospace Engineering |
| 13 | Mr. Md. Sirajuddin | Asst. Professor | MBA | HR & 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.