Since 1947

Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CII&E)

Fostering Innovation, Building Startups, Empowering Entrepreneurs.

Our Ecosystem

Innovation infrastructure divided into College Initiatives and Student-Run Clubs

CII&E Est. 2008
College Initiatives
EDC Entrepreneurship Development Cell Est. 2012
IIC Institution's Innovation Council Est. 2018
BIC Business Incubation Centre Est. 2019
COE Centre of Excellence For Export Promotion Est. 2024
IPR Intellectual Property Rights Cell Est. 2020
R&D Research & Development Est. 2025
Student Run Clubs
E-CELL Entrepreneurship Cell Est. 2008
INNO-PRENEURS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Club Est. 2015
IIC CHAMPIONS IIC Student Champions Est. 2019
IDEA CAFE Innovation Ideas Hub Est. 2025

OUR CII&E ACHIEVEMENTS

Achievement 1

TN Scaleup Incubator Grant – Selected among Top 15 Incubator.

Achievement 2

Essentra Selected – Grant Support Upto 10 Lakhs.

Achievement 3

Launch of the startup “PIXOR” – recognition from TNAU, Minisry of MSME, NABARD & MABIF in GI MAHOTSAV 3.0

Achievement 3

Best Performing Team – receiving cash award with recognition in UPCYCLE 2K25.

Achievement 3

Team Sea Eden – receiving RKVY-RAFTAAR GRANT FOR AGRO INNOVATION of 5 lakh rupees .

ABOUT

Centre for Innovation Incubation & Entrepreneurship is an Industry Interface unit of PSGCAS. Its vision is to be an effective Interface with the Industry to promote, develop, nurture and commercialize innovative technologies developed / business idea incubated at PSGCAS for the benefit of the society.

CII&E provides supportive environment for facilitating translation of idea into a product prototype through our lab and lab facility. PSGCAS provides solutions to Industry specific problems and foster research among the students. CII&E networks with established industrial clusters such as CII, TIRUPUR exporters etc., funding agencies for mentoring student start-ups. Coordinates with various clubs and forums under CII&E viz., EDC, IIC, Innopreneurs club, IDEAS cell, IPR cell, E-Cell IIC student champions etc.,

VISION

Beyond being a regional leader to becoming a global force in building an ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.

MISSION

CII&E of PSGCAS is an epicenter where student and community aspirant's innovations, start-up ideas, are identified, nurtured through collaboration, partnerships, and unwavering support, undergo a metamorphosis into global disruptors.

To establish global standards for innovation and entrepreneurship, by providing support, resources, and opportunities, to create an environment where every start-up aspirant can thrive, disrupt, and redefine industry norms by undertaking guidance and support through CII&E.

FLAGSHIP EVENTS

ESDP
March 13, 2026

Entrepreneurship and skill development Programme (ESDP)

An insightful entrepreneurship awareness program designed to inspire students with knowledge on MSME schemes, productivity improvement, and government support for business opportunities

IIC Regional Meet 2025
Feb 10, 2026

E-League 2026

The ultimate inter-College championship where student teams compete in entrepreneurial tasks, building ventures and learning critical business skills through a gamified experience.

IIC Regional Meet 2025
Jan 29, 2026

Empower Women MSMEs Program

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs is a financial awareness workshop helping women understand government schemes, access financial support, and strengthen business skills.

IIC Regional Meet 2025
Jan 24, 2026

Ellampreneurs

Encouraging school students to solve real problems creatively through a business plan competition, building an entrepreneurial mindset, confidence, and innovation early on.

IIC Regional Meet 2025
Jan 7, 2026

Sandhai 3.0

Sandhai 3.0 is PSGCAS’s flagship entrepreneurial marketplace where innovators, startups, and businesses showcase ideas, products, and opportunities.

IIC Regional Meet 2025
Nov 25, 2025

IIC Regional Meet 2025

Annual gathering of IIC Institution, entrepreneurs and innovators showcasing breakthrough ideas.

I&E Bootcamp
Oct 27, 2025

I&E Bootcamp

Intensive entrepreneurship training for aspiring founders.

World Entrepreneurs Day
Aug 29, 2025

World Entrepreneurs Day

World Entrepreneurs' Day honors the visionaries who transform ideas into enterprises.

Artopedia
Aug 25, 2025

Artopedia

A creative two-day art and craft camp.

Theervu'athon 2025
Aug 12, 2025

Theervu'athon 2025

National Level Idea Pitching Competitions.

Entrepreneurs Carnival
July 29, 2025

Entrepreneurs Carnival

An energetic stall event celebrating student creativity and business spirt.

Ecopreneurs
July 14, 2025

Ecopreneurs

Competitions on innovation, sustainability, and marketing.

Export Promotion
May 13, 2025

Student Intership program

Students get opportunities to lead MSMEs. A structured 20-day student internship training.

MoU’s & Collaborations

Affiliations

CONTACT

Coordinator

Dr.N.Krishnaveni N

Incubation Manager

Mr.Vijayakumar S

Incubation Staff Members

Mr.Krishnakumar M

Mr.Karuppanasamy G

Mr.Kesavan T J