- EAPCET / ECET / ICET Code: VMEG
The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Vardhaman College of Engineering has developed a vibrant innovation ecosystem that integrates academic learning, community engagement, research, and entrepreneurship. Through initiatives such as the EPICS framework under the Community Innovation & Transformation (CIT) wing, students are encouraged to identify real-world problems and develop practical technological solutions.
Over the years, this ecosystem has generated measurable outcomes in innovation, research, and startup development, reflecting the institution’s commitment to innovation-driven engineering education.
Vardhaman College of Engineering’s innovation ecosystem is reflected in its NIRF Innovation Band 51–100 (2023) ranking and a 4-Star IIC rating, supported by JNTUH-recognized research centers and incentives exceeding ₹25 lakhs for faculty publications. Students have contributed significantly through 101 utility patents, Scopus-indexed publications, and national-level recognitions.
The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) has incubated 22+ startups, supported by infrastructure such as V-Hub, co-working spaces, and mentorship networks, enabling 30+ student founders and fostering both technology and social-impact ventures. The CIT program is strengthened through community collaborations with organizations such as Balavikasa, Palle Srujana, Youngistan Foundation, and Preehands Foundation, ensuring projects address real societal challenges, and is aligned with national initiatives including IIC, MSME, and Yukti.
With 100+ collaborations and 37 active MoUs, along with innovation-driven activities like hackathons and E-Summits, the institution promotes experiential learning, leading to strong outcomes in entrepreneurship, R&D, and product innovation careers.
The incubation ecosystem under the VEC Centre for Research and Innovation Foundation (CRIF) has facilitated the growth of student-led startups emerging from innovation projects.
Currently, eight startups have been incubated within the institutional ecosystem. In the academic year 2024–25, six startups received incubation grants, with a total funding support of ₹12,00,000, where each startup was allocated ₹2,00,000 to support prototype development, resource procurement, mentoring, and operational activities.
Notable startups supported through this ecosystem include:
List of startups received grants or funding
S No | Startup Name | CIN | Name of the Founder/ | Department/ Enrollment ID |
1 | VRA Agri Tech Private Limited | U72200TG2022PTC161810 | V. V. A. Tejesh | CSE 18881A05B9 |
2 | Rejolt Edtech Private Limited | U72900TG2022PTC161432 | M D N Akash | CSE 17881A05D6 |
3 | Metasketch Technologies Private Limited | U62099TS2023PTC174780 | G Krunal Samtani | CSE 21881A05G3 |
4 | Kinetic Merchandise Private Limited | U62099TS2023PTC171516 | Cyril Kommu | IT 20881A1292 |
5 | Yayin AI Lab Private Limited | U72900TG2020PTC140248 | Prajwal Yashasvi | CSE VCE1362 |
6 | Fatcat Innovations Private Limited | U72900TG2022PTC163773 | B. Sreevasu | EEE 15881A0271 |
This incubation support enables student innovators to translate research and prototypes into viable entrepreneurial ventures.
Students and startups from CIE have achieved recognition at several prestigious national and international platforms, demonstrating the impact of the institution’s innovation ecosystem.
Notable achievements include victories and recognitions in competitions such as Smart India Hackathon (SIH), Innovation Conclave at BITS Hyderabad, BIZZHACK at T-Hub, Meghathon at IIT Hyderabad, and YESIST12 global innovation competition. Student teams have also won awards in events such as DATANYX data hackathon, Mentis mental health hackathon, and Harithon eco hackathon.
Several teams have also achieved recognition in startup pitch competitions and innovation expos, including awards for best product, best social impact innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership.
The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship maintains collaborations with leading academic institutions and innovation organizations to strengthen its educational and research initiatives. These partnerships enable the institution to adopt global best practices in innovation education and entrepreneurship development.
The CIE ecosystem has also received recognition for its contributions to innovation and startup development. The incubation centre has been acknowledged as an Outstanding AI Startup Incubator, while faculty and student representatives have received awards such as Best Innovation Ambassador and Best Poster Award at the IIC Regional Meet.
In addition, startups emerging from the ecosystem have secured prizes in national startup competitions and innovation expos, while some teams have presented their innovations at international
These achievements demonstrate the strength of the integrated innovation ecosystem established at Vardhaman College of Engineering. By combining curriculum-driven innovation programs, prototyping infrastructure, research support, and startup incubation facilities, the institution continues to empower students to become innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs capable of addressing real-world challenges.