Institutional Overview

About CIEL

Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Learning (CIEL) is an institutional incubator at Chetana Institute dedicated to nurturing student innovators, early-stage ideas, and registered ventures through experiential learning, dedicated facilities, and active mentor networks.

Our Vision

To be a premier hub for nurturing an innovative mindset and entrepreneurial talents to produce significant, long-term solutions to global challenges.

Strategic Outlook

Our Mission

Cultivating an ecosystem that allows individuals to translate ideas into significant initiatives through experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic partnerships to generate long-term economic and social growth.

Institutional Engine

Core Facilities & Support

Practical resources and direct guidance provided to every innovator at CIEL.

Business Upscaling & Ideation Seminars

Constant seminars and masterclasses focused on starting an idea from scratch, business validation, and practical scaling.

Tech Lab

Dedicated technology workspace and development computing infrastructure for building and testing digital solutions.

Conference Room with Projector

Equipped conference room featuring high-definition projection for interactive idea discussions and team pitch sessions.

Wide Mentor Support & Network

Direct 1-on-1 access to seasoned industry leaders, faculty advisors, and experienced entrepreneurs for founder guidance.

Leadership & Committees

Our Leadership & Governance

Institutional steering board, incubation evaluation panel, functional track leads, and student innovation council office bearers.

Governance Board

Governing Committee

Apex institutional decision-making body establishing strategic governance policies, resource allocations, and venture acceleration mandates for CIEL.

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Strategic Alignment

Joint-Steering Committee

Provides operational leadership, interdisciplinary academic integration, cross-faculty research synergy, and ecosystem partner alignment.

Samad Qureshi

Samad Qureshi

Innovation Manager - Events,COmmunication and Outreach

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Noorjahan Charania

Noorjahan Charania

Innovation Manager - Digital Innovation,Branding & Technology

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Vishnuraj Vishwakarma

Vishnuraj Vishwakarma

Innovation Manager - Operations, Planning & Execution

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Operational Tracks

Functional Committee

Operational leadership bodies executing CIEL's 6 core innovation tracks, each spearheaded by a dedicated committee lead.

Section 1: Innovation and Research
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Committee Lead

Dedicated Multi-Institute Governance Page
View dedicated sections for all 4 institutes: CIMR, CRKIMR, Chetana's SFC, and H.S. Commerce & Arts.
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