About the SIC

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Objectives and Vision

• Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Encourage students and faculty to engage in innovative projects and entrepreneurial ventures.
• Provide Incubation Support: Offer necessary resources, mentorship, and infrastructure to nurture startups.
• Facilitate Industry Collaboration: Bridge academia and industry through partnerships for practical learning.

Key Components of the SIC

1. Incubation Centre

• Focus Areas: Technology startups including IoT, biotech, clean tech, sensor technology, etc.
• Services Offered: Business services, advisory support, legal and IPR assistance.

2. Collaborations and Partnerships

• Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited: MoU for mentorship and market access.
• Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSiNS): Funding and support for incubation centers.

3. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell

Assists researchers, innovators, students, and startups in managing intellectual property, including patent filing.

4. Startup Olympiad 2025

Objective: Provide a platform for students to showcase and develop market-ready products.

Participation Process & Key Dates:

• Student Registration: Until February 23, 2025.
• Live Online Workshops: February 24-25.
• Selection of Student Groups: February 25-27.
• Presentation of Shortlisted Ideas: March 3-6.
• Final Round: Third week of March 2025.

Collaboration: Organized by SPPU's Center for Innovation, Incubation, and Enterprises.

Startup and Innovation Cell

Impact and Outreach

• Establishment of SICs: 275 affiliated colleges have set up Startup and Innovation Cells.
• Faculty Development Programs: Workshops to train faculty and SIC heads.