About CIE
Empowering the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs at PES University since 2018.
About CIE
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at PES University is dedicated to inspiring students and startups to develop innovative, world-changing ideas. By leveraging PES University's values and strengths, CIE fosters role-model entrepreneurs who create high-value products and solutions. Established to catalyze student-led startups, CIE equips students with the skills needed for Industry 4.0, complementing the PES SPIRIT with sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship ethos.
CIE at PES University, established over 7 years ago, is a hub for innovation, fostering student startups and industry collaborations. Our leadership team includes visionaries like Prof. Sathya Prasad, an MIT Sloan alumnus and founding Director of CIE, who brings extensive experience in product management and technology innovation.
Our Purpose
Driving innovation and entrepreneurship through education, mentorship, and real-world application.
Our Vision
To impart innovation and entrepreneurial skills and provide an entrepreneurial launchpad for students and startups to bring to life disruptive technology startups that will positively impact the world.
Our Mission
Enable students and startups to transform ideas into market ready products and solutions, creating entrepreneurs who create value for stakeholders.
CIE SPIRIT
Building on PES Values — We complement the PES SPIRIT with sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship ethos, nurturing the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Student-Centric
- • 2150+ innovators nurtured across 15 cohorts
- • Students winning MoveInSync Mobility Hackathon, IBM TechXchange, Google Gen AI Exchange
- • 526 students in Intel-PESU Research Innovation Contests
- • 147 teams selected/coached for SIH 2024
- • Strong alumni network providing mentorship and career guidance
Process-Oriented
- • Consistently achieving 4+/5 course rating across programs
- • Student-friendly onboarding through CIE Aarambh/Harvard ManageMentor
- • Nasscom Thingqbator program integration
- • 5 industry mentors providing courses, workshops & internships
- • 76 external paid internships facilitated (43 in 2024)
Identity-Focused
- • Novel 2-credit EIE course reaching ~4500 students (EC & RR campuses)
- • UC Berkeley BHGAP semester abroad program
- • Harvard ManageMentor program (58 completed, 20 enrolled for 2025)
- • Strong brand built on PESU's innovation reputation
- • Vibrant community of students, alumni, and industry partners
Research-Driven
- • Research publications in top-tier conferences
- • CIE Research Internship program with industry projects
- • Partnerships with UC Berkeley, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi
- • Active grant and award acquisition
- • Publications in Technology Management with IIM-Bangalore
Infrastructure-Rich
- • State-of-the-art prototyping resources
- • Collaborative workspaces and board rooms
- • Environment for ideation and experimentation
- • Hackathons, workshops, and tinkering sessions
- • Practical ML workshops by Industry Mentors
Teaching Excellence
- • Best-in-class content and pedagogy
- • Industry professionals through CIE Industry Mentor program
- • Multiple industry connects for real-world insights
- • Continuously evolving courses and programs
- • Comprehensive education preparing for future challenges
Our Impact
Since 2018, we have been transforming ideas into reality and fostering innovation across disciplines.
Get in Touch
Have questions or want to learn more about our programs? Reach out to us!
Email Us
cieoffice@pes.eduContact form and additional contact details coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CIE's mission?
CIE is dedicated to inspiring students to innovate, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills for Industry 4.0, and catalyzing student-led startups.
How can students get involved?
Students can participate through our EIE courses, CIE Spark, CIE Ignite programs, research internships, hackathons, and various workshops and mentorship opportunities.
What support does CIE provide to startups?
CIE provides mentorship, infrastructure, industry connections, funding facilitation, and comprehensive support throughout the startup journey.
Policies
Our privacy policy and terms of use will be available here soon.
Join Our Team
Interested in working with CIE? Check back soon for open positions and opportunities to join our mission of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Career opportunities coming soon.
Be Part of Our Story
Join us in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship at PES University.