About CIII Hadapsar
The Center for Invention, Innovation, and Incubation (CIII), Hadapsar, Pune now known as ‘Laxmibai Bhaurao Patil Innovation Foundation’ was founded in the year 2019 and is a Not-for-Profit organization (A section-8 company) that stands as a testament to collaborative excellence, brought to fruition by the esteemed partnership between
1. Rayat Shikshan Sanstha
2. Science and Technology Park (Scitech Park), University of Pune
Rayat Shikshan Sanstha
a pioneering Indian educational organization founded by Shri. Karmveer Bhaurao Patil
Science and Technology Park (Scitech Park), University of Pune
a leading technology business incubator supported by Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology
CIII, Hadapsar is a beacon of innovation in Hadapsar, Pune and was established to create a linkage between academia and industry. It acts as a catalyst for both regional as well as national economic development. Its modern facility is poised to nurture and empower budding entrepreneurs, startups, as well as graduating students (i.e. science, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, robotics and other fields etc.) - a culture of entrepreneurship and offer an environment conducive to the growth of technology startups.
CIII, Hadapsar’s mission is to ‘Ignite the spirit of entrepreneurship, drive forward-thinking research, and propel technological innovation’. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, CIII is poised to become a cornerstone of India's burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem, empowering individuals to transform ideas into reality and chart a course towards a brighter future.
To be the most trusted Industry Academia – RnD partner enabling startups, entrepreneurs & industrialists elevate and realize their dreams.
● Support innovators to develop new products
● Offer high-end industrial training to enhance employability
● Generate internship opportunities for students and conduct up-skilling programs
● Endow with strong mentorship to those who want to invent new products, services, and processes
● Offer assistance for IPR and technology management (i.e. patents, copyrights, design registration, marketing, commercialization etc.)
● Create a mechanism to access risk capital / funding for startups (e.g. seed funding, angel investment, venture capital, and private equity etc.)
● Tender co-working space for budding entrepreneurs for the promotion of startups
● In nutshell, provide the necessary resources such as infrastructure, mentorship, financial support, network and linkages, and lab facilities to nurture and support innovation of startups