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We Foster innovation and entrepreneurship through mentorship, funding, and a collaborative ecosystem for startups.

Our Story

At SRM DEI, we began with a simple yet profound concept: a nest. Like a nest, our space was small, but it was filled with the warmth and care necessary to nurture ideas and innovations. Just as a nest cradles young birds before they take their first flight, SRM DEI was created to nurture startups, guiding them from their initial concept to the moment they spread their wings. Read More.

Mission

To create an ecosystem that sensitizes, engages, and supports innovators from ideation to product development, enabling the innovation community with access to best-in-class infrastructure, mentorship, and funding while protecting the intellectual assets evolved from inventive processes.

Vision

To promote an entrepreneurial mindset, kindle the fire of innovation on campus, and contribute to building a self-reliant nation.

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Directorate of Entrepreneurship & Innovation

(DEI) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), is an organization founded in 2015 with the aim to foster the culture of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The organization envisions to support and enable startups across the country by providing various facilities and funds. Right from the inception of an idea into an end result, the DEl team enables teams/start-ups to achieve success in their startup journey.

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Bootsrappers' Research Council

BRC- Bootstrappers' Research Council (BRC) is a Section-8 non-profit organization. It facilitates a feasible and conducive ecosystem for increasing the innovation index in the campus, to all stakeholders including the students, faculty, alumni, industry, investors, and the society at large. It acts as a special-purpose vehicle for Incubation and Investment.

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It's an Incubator Ready to kickstart your journey?

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Offers Hands-on Tools and Resources to Turn Your Creative Ideas into Real Products.

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Safeguards your Innovations with Expert Help in Protecting Patents, Trademarks, and Intellectual Property.

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Fuels Undergrad Projects with Funding and Support.

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Offers Design Courses to Elevate Your Startup Skills and Creativity.

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Grants and Support for Startup Innovation.

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Funds raised by our startups

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Corpus Fund

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Pre-Incubation Projects

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Events Organized

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Incubated Startups

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Who we are?

Founded in 2015, we are a vibrant community dedicated to fostering Innovation and Creativity.We work to create an inspiring environment where diverse minds come together, transforming ambitious dreams into realities.

What do we do?

Through CIAP, We support innovators with services like branding, designing, and legal advice on Intellectual Property Rights.At the Fablab, access to advanced machines for prototype development.

How we do it?

We help you connect...If you have skills in areas like designing, photography, content writing, and more, you'll become visible to the entire Industry seeking talent like yours.

What do we do for startups?

We are an incubator that provides the essential support startups need to thrive. We offer infrastructure, funding, mentorship, workspace, and overall nurturing.From the inception of an idea to its successful realization, we guide teams and startups through the entire process.

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Who can Join us?

YOU. The mere fact that you've taken the time to explore us is proof that you have what we're looking for: aspirations. Trust us, we are here to nurture your dreams and help them flourish.

Our Services

Get in Touch With Us!

If you're reading this then probably you have some amazing idea, don't feel shy we're happy to help.

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Testimonial

What They Say

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SRM-DEI gave me the perfect platform to turn my tech ideas into reality. The mentorship and resources here are unparalleled!

Krishna Muthuswamy | B. Tech

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They provided the tools and connections I needed to explore Innovation in healthcare. It's empowering to see my ideas take shape!

Ansh Mehra | SRM Medical

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As a VisCom student, SRM-DEI helped me showcase my creativity and collaborate on projects I never thought possible. It's been an inspiring journey!

Varsha Krishnan | Viscom

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Their Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is there USP, such a helpful and knowledgeable event. A must to Participate.

Karthik | MBA

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Their Fablab is amazing! turned my designs into prototypes.

R. Raghavan | Engineering

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Love the events that happens at DEI. So helpful they are.

Sowmya Vishwanathan | MBA