Our mission, vision, and the journey ahead
IIEC - Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Cell (formerly E-Cell CSMU) is the official entrepreneurship hub of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Navi Mumbai. Founded in 2020, we are a student-led initiative dedicated to fostering innovation, nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, and creating a thriving startup ecosystem within our university.
We believe that every student has the potential to be an entrepreneur. Our role is to provide the platform, resources, and community that transforms ideas into ventures. From workshops and bootcamps to industry connects and mentorship programs, we're building the complete entrepreneurial journey for CSMU students.
As an evolving organization, we're not just building an institution – we're laying the foundation for generations of entrepreneurs to come. Every member who joins us becomes a pioneer, shaping the culture and direction of IIEC.
To inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs at CSMU through hands-on experiences, industry exposure, and a supportive community that transforms innovative ideas into successful ventures.
To become the leading student-run entrepreneurship cell in Maharashtra, producing successful founders, innovative ventures, and a self-sustaining ecosystem that puts CSMU on the national startup map.
Milestones we've achieved and the road ahead
A group of passionate students recognized the need for an entrepreneurship platform at CSMU. E-Cell CSMU was born.
E-Cell CSMU grew steadily, organizing events, workshops, and building the entrepreneurial community at CSMU.
E-Cell CSMU transforms into IIEC - Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Cell, expanding our scope and vision.
We're recruiting passionate students to join our founding team. Your chapter starts here.
Launching our flagship programs: Startup Bootcamp, Industry Speaker Series, and Ideation Workshops.
The principles that guide everything we do
We encourage thinking differently, challenging norms, and finding creative solutions to real problems.
Success is collective. We build each other up, share knowledge freely, and celebrate every win together.
Ideas are great, execution is everything. We believe in learning by doing and failing forward fast.