Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology in Narsapur, West Godavari runs an AICTE IDEA Lab and an Entrepreneurship Development Cell for its own students.
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology at a glance
| Address | Seetharampuram, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh 534280, India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP |
| Official website | www.swarnandhra.ac.in |
| idealab@swarnandhra.ac.in |
Programs by Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology, separate from the funding calls above.
AICTE IDEA Lab (IDEA202000151)
IncubationA campus lab with prototyping equipment, workshops and mentoring for students who want to turn an idea into a product.
Best for: Students of the college who want to build a prototype and test an idea.
- Idea – MVP
- In person
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The AICTE IDEA Lab at the college describes itself as a technology business incubator. It offers structured hands-on technical workshops, prototyping and fabrication equipment, and startup mentoring, with support for entrepreneurship and IPR filing.
What you get
- Prototyping and fabrication equipment, including 3D printers, a laser cutting machine and a CNC router
- Hands-on workshops and certification courses
- Startup mentoring and IPR support
Who can apply
- Students, faculty and staff of the college, as the lab's stated audience. The lab does not say whether outside founders may apply.
How to apply
- Email idealab@swarnandhra.ac.in
The college's Entrepreneurship Development Cell runs start-up and business plan competitions and awareness programmes for its students.
Best for: Students of the college who are interested in starting their own companies.
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The Entrepreneurship Development Cell develops entrepreneurial spirit in students who want to start their own companies. Its activity list for 2026-27 includes a start-up competition, and its 2025-26 list includes an inter- and intra-institutional start-up competition, an inter- and intra-institutional business plan competition, and awareness programmes on entrepreneurship.
Who can apply
- Students of the college. The activity list names inter-institutional competitions, but the page does not say who may enter them.
How to apply
- Email info@swarnandhra.ac.in
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
IDEA Lab prototyping and fabrication
3D printers, a laser cutting machine and a CNC router, with PCB prototyping tools.
IDEA Lab electronics workbenches
Electronics workbenches for circuit design and microcontroller work.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
IP & patents
Supports entrepreneurship and IPR filing for students in the IDEA Lab.
How to apply to Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology
Choosing the right programme
- Students of the college who want a prototyping space or mentoring should start with the AICTE IDEA Lab.
- Students interested in competitions should look at the Entrepreneurship Development Cell's start-up and business plan competitions.
How to apply
- Email idealab@swarnandhra.ac.in for the IDEA Lab.
- Email info@swarnandhra.ac.in for the Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
- The pages do not set out an entry process or a deadline, so ask the contact before planning around an intake date.
What to check before you apply
- Confirm whether you need to be a student of the college, because the pages do not say that outside founders can join.
- Ask whether the current year's competition is open to students from other colleges.
About Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) is an engineering college in Seetharampuram, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh. Its startup support is campus-only: the programmes on this page are for students and staff of the college, and the college's pages do not say that outside founders may apply.
How the programmes work
The AICTE IDEA Lab is the college's main startup space. The lab describes itself as a technology business incubator that helps young people turn ideas into marketable products through hands-on technical workshops. The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) runs awareness programmes and start-up and business plan competitions for students who want to start their own companies.
Who can apply
The IDEA Lab names students, faculty and staff of the college as its audience. The EDC is for budding professionals at the college. The EDC's activity list names inter-institutional as well as intra-institutional competitions, but the page does not say who may enter those.
Facilities
The IDEA Lab lists a prototyping area with 3D printers, a laser cutting machine and a CNC router, and electronics workbenches for circuit and PCB work. These facilities belong to the college.
Scale
The IDEA Lab's own pages give counters of 500+ students impacted and 10+ startups supported. They carry no date, so treat them as the lab's own figures.
Who runs it
The IDEA Lab is coordinated by Dr. Venkatesh Yepuri, with Dr. Addala Satyanarayana as co-coordinator. Dr. S. Suresh Kumar, the Principal, is its chief mentor. The EDC's contact address is info@swarnandhra.ac.in.
Recognition
The college reports a 3-Star Rating Certificate from the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell for its Institution's Innovation Council activities.
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The team
Dr. Venkatesh Yepuri
Coordinator, AICTE IDEA Lab
Dr. Addala Satyanarayana
Co-Coordinator, AICTE IDEA Lab
Dr. S. Suresh Kumar
Principal and Chief Mentor, AICTE IDEA Lab
Frequently asked questions about Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology
What is Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology is an academic institution based in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh.
What does Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology do?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) is an engineering college in Seetharampuram, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh. Its startup support is campus-only: the programmes on this page are for students and staff of the college, and the college's pages do not say that outside founders may apply.
Where is Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology located?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology is located at Seetharampuram, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh 534280, India.
What programs does Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology run?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology runs AICTE IDEA Lab (IDEA202000151) and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) start-up and business plan competitions.
Which Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: AICTE IDEA Lab (IDEA202000151). Prototype stage: AICTE IDEA Lab (IDEA202000151). MVP stage: AICTE IDEA Lab (IDEA202000151). Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
What sectors does Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology support?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology support?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology offer?
Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology offers IDEA Lab prototyping and fabrication and IDEA Lab electronics workbenches.
How do I apply to Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology?
- Students of the college who want a prototyping space or mentoring should start with the AICTE IDEA Lab. - Students interested in competitions should look at the Entrepreneurship Development Cell's start-up and business plan competitions. - Email idealab@swarnandhra.ac.in for the IDEA Lab. - Email info@swarnandhra.ac.in for the Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
Who runs Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology?
Dr. Venkatesh Yepuri (Coordinator, AICTE IDEA Lab), Dr. Addala Satyanarayana (Co-Coordinator, AICTE IDEA Lab) and Dr. S. Suresh Kumar (Principal and Chief Mentor, AICTE IDEA Lab).
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