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Sai University - Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurshi (CIE)

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sai University is more than a space—it’s a movement. A movement to empower the dreamers, the doers, and the disruptors. By investing in innovation, we are investing in a better, more sustainable, and inclusive future.

 

SaiU CIE - Introduction

In today’s fast-changing world, innovation and entrepreneurship are no longer optional —they are essential. At Sai University, we recognize that the next generation of leaders must not only be academically strong but also agile problem-solvers, changemakers, and creators of new value. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is our dedicated platform to nurture creative thinking, foster entrepreneurial mindsets, and catalyze breakthrough ideas that address real-world challenges.

CIE serves as a dynamic ecosystem connecting students, faculty, researchers, industry experts, investors, and policy-makers. Whether you’re developing a product prototype, launching a startup, or solving a community issue through innovation, the CIE is where ideas evolve into impactful solutions.

Our Vision

“To position Sai University as a leading hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact by empowering students and faculty to transform ideas into sustainable ventures that shape the future.”

Our Mission

•To cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset across disciplines through experiential learning, mentoring, and collaboration

•To support innovation-driven research and interdisciplinary solutions for societal and industry challenges

•To connect academia with industry, startups, and investors for scalable impact

•To create inclusive opportunities for entrepreneurial growth among students, faculty, and the broader community

Core Objectives of SaiU CIE

Encourage a culture of innovation through hackathons, design challenges, and ideation labs

Provide infrastructure and resources including maker spaces, incubators, and access to prototyping tools

Offer mentorship and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, faculty, and industry leaders

Support startups and social enterprises through incubation, seed funding, and investor networks

Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across technology, business, design, law, and public policy

Promote intellectual property creation and provide legal/technical assistance for patent filing and commercialization

Bridge academia and industry through internships, joint R&D projects, and consultancy opportunities

Layout for the Future (2025–2030)

Establishment of Sai Innovation Park

A dedicated space for labs, co-working, demo zones, and startup incubation at the university campus

Launch of the Sai Startup Fund

Seed funding initiative to support promising student and faculty-led startups and social ventures

Global Innovation Exchange Program

Partnerships with top innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centers worldwide to promote global exposure

Annual Innovation & Impact Summit

A flagship event bringing together thought leaders, innovators, startups, and investors to showcase emerging ideas and solutions

Entrepreneurship Across Curriculum

Embed innovation modules into core academic programs and offer certificate courses in entrepreneurship and venture development

Inclusive and Sustainable Quality Culture

Dedicated initiatives to support women founders and ventures aimed at inclusive, community-centered development

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