PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre (formerly known as PDPU IIC) is an incubator established in 2014 by Pandit Deendayal Energy University. The Centre was formally established in 2017, as a not-for-profit incubator u/s 8 of Companies Act, 2013, with a vision to provide state of the art support arid service to innovators, technocrats and entrepreneurs who aim to create a social and economic pact in the society through innovative solutions to existing problems. The centre acts complementary to the academic and research activities of the University. PDEU IIC has also been approved to be a “Technology Business Incubator”, a recognition by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is recognized as a Nodal Institute by the Government of Gujarat. PDEU IIC aims to be a catalyst for positive change and innovation that will aid in promoting a start-up ecosystem for a better tomorrow through;
1. Fostering entrepreneurship and research-led innovation in the area of science, technology, energy and social entrepreneurship
2. Addressing societal challenges in sectors aligning with sustainable development goals
3. Educational Outreach and Skill Development focused on raising awareness and increasing organizational visibility for a wider reach
4. Measurable Social Impact towards social entrepreneurship
