From Ideas to
Market Impact
NIEISC — NIE’s Innovation, Incubation & Startup Center bridges the gap between academic research and real-world entrepreneurship, empowering students to build ventures that matter.
Our Vision
“Creation of successful entrepreneurs through translation of knowledge into disruptive market technologies.”
Our Mission
Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
Provide mentorship, infrastructure, and funding to translate ideas into viable ventures.
Bridge academia and industry through technology transfer and collaborative research.
Create an ecosystem that nurtures startups from ideation to market entry.
Focus Domains
9 Strategic Thrust Areas
Mobility
Defense Systems
Smart Buildings
Health Care
Cyber Security
Agriculture
Energy
Import Substitutions
Specialty Materials
Support System
What We Offer
Mentorship
Access to experienced faculty, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who guide startups from ideation through scale-up.
Funding & Infrastructure
Support for growing startups through structured financial resources, co-working spaces, and prototyping labs.
Workshops & Programs
Regular sessions on business model validation, IP rights, fundraising, and sustaining entrepreneurial ventures.
Flagship Facility
NIE IDEA Lab
A state-of-the-art hands-on prototyping and innovation space where students transform creative concepts into working prototypes. Equipped with 3D printers, CNC machines, electronics workstations, and collaborative design spaces, the IDEA Lab is where NIE’s next breakthrough begins.
National Policy
National Innovation & Startup Policy
NIE has adopted the National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP) to create a holistic innovation ecosystem. This policy framework guides the institution in nurturing entrepreneurial talent, protecting intellectual property, and fostering industry-academia partnerships.
Dedicated Innovation Council for institutional strategy
Incentives for faculty and student innovators
Pre-incubation support and idea validation programs
Industry-academia collaboration for technology transfer
Policies & Resources
Institutional Policies
Leadership
TBI Management Team
Mir Amjad Husain
3 decades of experience in product development, engineering, regulatory compliance, automation, and technology.
amjadhusain@nie.ac.inFaculty Members
External Mentors & Advisors
Impact
Key Achievements
SportsKPI
Leading analytics and live broadcasting platform for Indian sports — streaming and production services.
VS PRO TRADING ACADEMY
Received "Innovative Startup of the Year 2024-25" from Karnataka Governor at Global India Business Forum.
IIC 4-Star Rating
Among 3,426 institutions, 142 earned Four Stars nationally; only 17 in South West region.
Smart India Hackathon
Served as nodal center (2023-24) with direct interaction from PM Narendra Modi.
National Boot Camp 2023
Mentoring program for early-stage startups and student entrepreneurs.
Innovation Council
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
Hosted inter/intra-institutional hackathons in AI/ML and Clean Energy
Smart India Hackathon nodal center with PM interaction
Regular innovation workshops, idea challenges, and mentorship programs
India’s Startup Ecosystem & NIE’s Position
India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally. NIE’s Incubation & Startup Centre contributes actively to Karnataka’s vibrant startup culture.
Source: DPIIT, Startup India (2024)
Start Building
Launch Your Startup at NIE
Whether you have a groundbreaking idea or a prototype ready to scale, NIEISC is here to help you build the next big thing.