Entrepreneurship and Start-up Cell (E-Cell)

Entrepreneurship and Start-up Cell (E-Cell) Overview

At Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, the Training and Placement (T&P) Cell serves as the cornerstone for enabling students to transition successfully from academia to industry. Guided by the values of excellence, innovation, and holistic development, the Cell strives to empower students to become future-ready professionals equipped with technical expertise, professional confidence, and industry-aligned competencies.

Strategic Initiatives

Governance & Structure
- A dedicated Entrepreneurship and Start-up Cell (E Cell) will manage operations.
- A multi-stakeholder committee (faculty, alumni, industry, startup founders) will guide the policy, chaired by a senior institutional leader.
Pre-Incubation and Infrastructure
- Dedicated E-Cell Office & Pre-incubation Lab on campus.
- Innovation spaces accessible to students, faculty, and alumni.
- Resource sharing with SCEI and other technology parks.
Innovation Support & Funding
- Creation of an Innovation Fund to support startup and pre-incubation activities.
- Financial planning for infrastructure, seed grants, prototyping, patent filing, etc.
- Explore grants from MSME, Startup India, DST, AICTE, and CSR donors.
Start-up Policy for Students and Faculty
- Academic credits and project substitutions for entrepreneurial efforts.
- Semester breaks, relaxed attendance, and evaluation flexibility for entrepreneurs.
- Faculty leave/sabbatical provisions for startup incubation.
- Students and faculty can use SIT address for official startup registration.
- Recognition and awards for outstanding entrepreneurs.
Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship embedded in curriculum, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Hands-on workshops, design thinking, business model canvas training.
- Guest lectures by founders, alumni entrepreneurs, and startup mentors.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards instituted annually.
Collaborations and Ecosystem Engagement
- Linkages with SCEI, NASSCOM, T-Hub, TiE Hyderabad, MSME incubation centers, and international accelerators.
- Alumni network engagement for mentoring and angel funding.
- Industry partnerships for real-world problems and internships.

Entrepreneurial Culture Development:

Innovation Challenges, Hackathons, Boot camps, Seminars organized round the year.
Student-led Clubs and Councils to champion innovation.
Innovation from First Year: Idea labs, mini-projects, fieldwork.
Community Outreach: Rural innovation projects, social entrepreneurship programs.

Impact Assessment Metrics:

No. of student & faculty start-ups incubated.
Patents filed and technologies commercialized.
Funds raised through grants, competitions, and investors.
Partnerships and MoUs signed.
Awards & recognitions at national/international level.

Get Involved:

The Entrepreneurship Cell equips students aspiring to launch their own ventures through a structured and engaging series of initiatives, including:

Orientation & Motivation: Inspiring the entrepreneurial mindset and cultivating a proactive approach.
Kickstarting the Entrepreneurial Campus: Fostering a culture of innovation and startup thinking within the campus.
Business Planning Workshops: Providing hands-on training in crafting viable and scalable business plans.
From Prototype to Commercialization: Guiding students in preparing essential drafts and strategies for market entry.
Investor Engagement: Creating opportunities to connect with potential investors and pitch their ideas.
Team Building: Developing leadership and collaboration skills essential for building effective startup teams.
Entrepreneurial Finance & Fund Management: Offering insights into managing finances, securing funding, and sustaining growth.