Kongu Engineering College

Kongu Engineering College (KEC)

Kongu Engineering College, established in 1983 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest and most reputed private engineering colleges in the Kongu Nadu belt of Tamil Nadu. Affiliated with Anna University, KEC has built a strong research and innovation culture with particular strength in manufacturing and textile technology.

Startup & Innovation Programs

• Kongu Engineering College Innovation & Incubation Centre: A recognized startup incubator supporting student and alumni ventures with co-working space, seed grants, mentoring, and investor connects
• Textile & Manufacturing Focus: Unique domain expertise in textile engineering, coimbatore's garment manufacturing, and pump industry innovation — creating a niche startup ecosystem
• Industry Connections: Deep ties with the Erode-Tiruppur-Coimbatore textile and manufacturing corridor — one of India's largest industrial clusters
• AIM Support: Participation in Atal Innovation Mission programs for additional government grant access

Who Should Apply

Startups in textile technology, manufacturing innovation, water management, pump technology, and supply chain solutions for the Kongu Nadu industrial belt. One of the few incubators with genuine domain expertise in textile manufacturing.