SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET)
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College runs CITI, a campus incubator that takes outside startups as well as its own students and staff.
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE at a glance
| Part of | Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1996 |
| Address | Sree Sainath Nagar, Tirupati, Chittoor (District), Andhra Pradesh - 517102, India |
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP |
| Official website | www.svec.education |
| svecp@vidyanikethan.edu |
Programs by SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, separate from the funding calls above.
Pre-incubation and incubation for students, staff, alumni and outside startups, with equity taken on a case-by-case basis.
Best for: Startups from students, staff, alumni and outside founders.
- Idea – MVP
- 24 months to begin with, extendable
- Takes equity
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
CITI is the college's incubation centre. It offers pre-incubation and incubation support, shared facilities, mentoring and entrepreneurship training.
What you get
- Shared office, equipment and technology support
- Legal, industry, technology and financial mentoring
- Entrepreneurship training
- Seed funding considered case by case, subject to available funds
Who can apply
- Students and alumni, college faculty and staff, R&D partners
- Potential startup applicants, including from outside the college
How to apply
Incorporate a company under the Indian Companies Act and submit the request letter and project details described on the centre's policy document.
Incubation tracks
The routes into SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-incubation and incubationOne year at the initial stage, extendable on approval by the expert committee. | Pre-incubation | — | — |
| Incubation with dedicated workspaceStay of 24 months to begin with; the centre offers dedicated work space for startups. | Resident incubation | — | — |
How to apply to SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Choosing the right route
- Outside founders: CITI accepts potential startup applicants from outside the college.
- Students, alumni and staff: CITI is open to you, and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Innovation Cell run events and idea scouting.
How applications work
- Incorporate a private or public limited company under the Indian Companies Act first. Applications without one are not entertained.
- Submit a request letter on company letterhead with project details, infrastructure needs, purpose of incubation, promoter background, marketing strategy, and three years of projected employment and revenue.
- Confirm current intake with the college before you apply. The site says its incubation details are being updated.
Terms to check
- Equity: the policy says the college takes 2% to 9.5% on a case-by-case basis.
- Duration: 24 months to begin with.
About SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College is an autonomous engineering college in Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is run by Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust and its startup support sits in the Centre of Innovation and Technology Incubation (CITI).
How the incubator works
CITI offers pre-incubation and incubation support. Startups get shared office, equipment and technology support, legal, industry, technology and financial mentoring, and access to entrepreneurship training. The centre states it may provide seed funding case by case, subject to available funds.
Who can apply
Students and alumni, college faculty and staff, R&D partners, and potential startup applicants, including those from outside the college, can apply.
Terms
The incubator takes equity in return for its services, in a range the policy sets at 2% to 9.5% on a case-by-case basis. Startups may stay for 24 months to begin with. Pre-incubation and incubation support runs for one year at first and can be extended.
Campus innovation cells
The campus also has an Entrepreneurship Development Cell, which runs awareness sessions, pitch competitions and workshops for students, and an Innovation Cell that scouts ideas for pre-incubation. An AICTE IDEA Lab provides shared prototyping facilities for students and faculty.
Current status
The college website's incubation section says its details are being updated. Check with the college before applying.
Get in touch
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Frequently asked questions about SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
What is SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE?
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE is an academic institution based in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
What does SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE do?
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College is an autonomous engineering college in Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is run by Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust and its startup support sits in the Centre of Innovation and Technology Incubation (CITI). CITI offers pre-incubation and incubation support.
Where is SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE located?
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE is located at Sree Sainath Nagar, Tirupati, Chittoor (District), Andhra Pradesh - 517102, India.
What programs does SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE run?
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE runs Centre of Innovation and Technology Incubation (CITI).
Which SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: Centre of Innovation and Technology Incubation (CITI). Prototype stage: Centre of Innovation and Technology Incubation (CITI). MVP stage: Centre of Innovation and Technology Incubation (CITI). Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
What sectors does SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE support?
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE support?
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
How do I apply to SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE?
- Outside founders: CITI accepts potential startup applicants from outside the college. - Students, alumni and staff: CITI is open to you, and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Innovation Cell run events and idea scouting. - Incorporate a private or public limited company under the Indian Companies Act first. Applications without one are not entertained.
When was SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE founded?
SREE VIDYANIKETHAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE was founded in 1996. It is an academic institution.
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