Startups & Incubation: Build What Matters
What is a Startup?
A startup is more than just a new business—it’s an idea with the power to solve real-world problems, disrupt existing systems, and create lasting impact. Startups are driven by innovation, agility, and the courage to challenge the status quo. Whether it’s a tech product, a service model, or a social venture, startups begin with a bold vision and evolve through experimentation and learning.
How We Support Startups at CIE
At the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), we help transform student ideas into scalable ventures. Our incubation program is designed to support founders from the earliest stage of ideation through to product development and fundraising. Here’s how we do it:
Mentorship: Work with successful founders, domain experts, and startup coaches who guide you through business strategy, product-market fit, and go-to-market plans.
Prototyping Support: Access our state-of-the-art technical labs and maker spaces to build, test, and refine your MVP (Minimum Viable Product).
Funding & Investor Connects: Pitch your startup at national platforms and investor summits, and get introduced to angel investors, VCs, and funding opportunities.
Incubation Infrastructure: Get access to co-working space, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, and all essentials to run your startup from campus.
Peer Network: Be part of a dynamic community of fellow entrepreneurs, innovators, and builders across departments.