Exclusively for MSGI students. A structured entrepreneurship curriculum built to foster innovation early and build ideation and design thinking skills.
MEENAKSHI SUNDARARAJAN
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MSIIC · MEENAKSHI SUNDARARAJAN INNOVATION INCUBATION CENTRE
Innovators.
Let’s Learn. Build. Launch.
Every founder was once a student with an unfinished idea. We at the Meenakshi Sundararajan Innovation and Incubation Centre make sure that idea doesn't stay unfinished.
Active Incubator
LEARN
Wadhwani Foundation
Curriculum & Design Thinking
BUILD
Industry Centre of Excellence (ICE)
POC · Prototype · Advanced Mfg
LAUNCH
Campus Angels Network
Alumni Investors · Capital & Scale
The IIC Pillars
From Proof of Concept, to Prototype, to Advanced Manufacturing. If you can dream it, you can build it.
Validated ventures get connected to investors, mentors, and capital — the same alumni-powered model MSIIC itself runs on.
Network Numbers
[6]EDI Semesters
[X]Startups Incubated
[X]Mentors & Partners
₹10L+Funding Enabled
[X]Active Clubs
From the Head's Desk
“Innovation grows when curiosity is given the freedom to experiment, the discipline to learn and the support to build.”
At MSIIC, our aim is to create an environment where students are not only consumers of technology, but also thoughtful creators, problem-solvers and future entrepreneurs.
Dr. Latha Vijaybaskar
Head · MSIIC
Head, Meenakshi Sundararajan Innovation & Incubation Centre
2. LEARN
In Partnership with Wadhwani Foundation — Exclusively for MSEC Students
Learn is MSIIC’s foundation stage, built directly into the student academic calendar.
Eligibility
Open exclusively to currently enrolled MSGI students, across all years and departments. No prior startup experience required. Just curiosity and a willingness to build.
The Journey
- Design Thinking & Ideation
- Problem & Market Validation
- Business Modelling
- Early Prototyping Basics
- Funding, Legal & IP Foundations
- Pitch & Demo Day
What You Can Expect
- Curriculum embedded in your degree, not extracurricular
- Wadhwani-certified trainers and mentors
- Idea Clinics & Bootcamps every semester
- A direct pathway into Build once your idea is validated
3. BUILD
In Partnership with ICE (Industry Centre of Excellence)
If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It.
Build is where a validated idea becomes something real — taken through three stages, backed by ICE’s industry expertise and MSIIC’s full lab infrastructure.
Process for Build
Test the core idea in our AI, AR/VR & Game Dev Lab and Cloud, Full Stack & Robotics Lab — prove it can work before you spend a rupee more.
Build a working, testable version in our IoT, 5G, Azure & AWS Lab, reviewed by ICE mentors against real industry standards.
Take it into our EV, Sustainability & Manufacturing Lab, where ICE’s industry partners pressure-test manufacturability and scale-readiness.
Focus Areas
AI & AR/VR • Robotics & Full Stack • IoT & Cloud • EV & Sustainability • Advanced Manufacturing & Design
What You Can Expect
- Lab access at every Build stage
- ICE industry mentorship and design reviews
- Access to manufacturing-grade equipment
- A direct pathway into Launch
4. LAUNCH
In Partnership with Campus Angels Network
Launch is where MSIIC hands a validated venture to the people who can help it grow beyond campus — investors, mentors, and industry experts, through Campus Angels Network’s alumni-powered ecosystem.
Eligibility
Open to MSIIC teams that have completed Build with a working prototype or MVP, and to MSEC alumni founders building technology-driven ventures.
Process for Launch
- Step 1 — Complete Build. with a validated prototype.
- Step 2 — Pitch. to the MSIIC review team.
- Step 3 — Get Introduced. to Campus Angels Network.
- Step 4 — Pitch to Investors. at Demo Day.
What You Can Expect
- Investor pitch sessions
- Mentor access via Campus Angels Network
- Alumni investor connections
- Demo Day showcase
- Follow-on funding pathways
5. FACILITIES
If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It.
MSIIC’s labs aren’t a generic “maker space” — they’re built to take a project from a rough sketch to an inspected, manufacturing-ready part without ever leaving campus. Here’s exactly what’s on the floor.
Our Labs & Equipment
Robotics Lab
Design, build, and test autonomous systems and robotic arms — from first circuit to working mechanism.
AR/VR Lab
Build immersive prototypes and simulations for training, design review, and product experience.
Drone Lab
Design, assemble, and flight-test UAVs — from frame to first flight.
IoT Lab
Prototype connected devices and sensor networks, from embedded firmware to live dashboards.
PCB Fabrication Lab
Design and fabricate custom circuit boards in-house — no waiting on external vendors.
Advanced Manufacturing Lab
Precision machining capability that matches an industry production floor:
- CNC Lathe
- VMC (Vertical Machining Centre)
- Cylindrical Grinding Machine
- SPARK EDM
- Wire Cut EDM
Metrology Lab
Every part MSIIC builds can be inspected to industrial tolerance standards before it ships:
- CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- Profile Projector
- 2D Height Gauge
Thermal & Energy Lab
Purpose-built for sustainability and energy innovation — test real thermal and renewable-energy systems, not simulations:
- Solar Photovoltaic Trainer Kit
- Dryer (Agro Product)
- Wind Tunnel Test Rig
- Vapour Absorption Refrigeration Apparatus
Office Space
Varying seating capacities to meet diverse startup requirements.
Shared Facilities
- Conference Rooms
- Board Room
- Seminar Hall
- Library Lounge cum Co-Working Area
- Hangout Space & Pantry
- Recreation Facility
6. ECOSYSTEM
Key Objectives
Encourage ideas with real social, technological, or economic impact.
Mentorship, funding, and infrastructure to move from bold idea to scalable venture.
Ensure every student project is tested against real market needs.
Workshops, training, and the structured Learn curriculum to build entrepreneurial and technical capability.
Our Valued Partners
Mentors
Investors
Value Partners
7. JOIN US
There’s a place for you at MSIIC — as a student, faculty member, mentor, or partner.
For Students → Incubate
Got an idea, POC or Prototype? Access MSIIC’s labs, Campus Angels Network’s investor connections, and funding pathways.
Join as a Student Innovator →For Faculty & Researchers → Build
Bring your research to market. MSIIC and ICE provide the labs, mentorship, and industry-linkage to take a lab result and turn it into a venture.
Propose a Faculty-Led Project →For Alumni & Startups → Launch
Already building? Access MSIIC’s labs, Campus Angels Network’s investor connections, and funding pathways as an alumni-founder.
Apply for Incubation →For Industry Partners & Mentors → Build & Launch
Get early access to India’s next generation of technical founders — co-create challenges through ICE, mentor teams, or invest in student-led IP through Campus Angels Network.
For Investors → Launch
Discover pre-vetted, mentor-reviewed, IP-centric ventures at the earliest stage — through our Campus Angels Network partnership, before they graduate.
Connect With Our Startups →Contact
Meenakshi Sundararajan Innovation Incubation Centre (MSIIC)
Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, 363, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600024
Phone: [097908 21869] · Email: [msiic@msec.edu.in]
8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions about MSIIC
Who is eligible for MSIIC’s Learn phase?
Any currently enrolled MSEC student, any year, any department.
Can alumni apply directly to Launch?
Yes — if they’re building a technology-driven venture with MSEC roots.
I don’t have a validated idea yet — can I still join?
Yes. Learn is designed exactly for that starting point.
What’s the difference between Build and Launch?
Build turns an idea into a working product using MSIIC’s labs and ICE’s industry expertise. Launch connects that finished product to investors and capital through Campus Angels Network.
How long does the full journey take?
It runs alongside your degree — most students move through Learn during their first two years, into Build once they have a validated concept, and into Launch when they’re ready to go beyond campus.