Who is eligible to apply for CIEL Incubation?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, alumni, faculty researchers, early-stage startup founders, and MSMEs affiliated with or supported by CIEL are eligible to apply.
Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common queries regarding incubation eligibility, seed funding, team formation, and patent support.
What amount of seed funding is offered to selected startups?
Selected incubated ventures can receive up to ₹5 Lakhs in seed grant support based on milestone progression, prototype viability, and committee review.
How does team registration work for hackathons and incubation?
The Team Leader registers the official project first and defines the team name. Team members then register by selecting their campus/department and entering the exact same team name.
Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) created during incubation?
Student founders retain primary IP ownership as per the institutional IPR policy handbook. CIEL provides legal patent drafting assistance and technology transfer support.
Are solo founders allowed to register?
Yes. Innovators can register as a Solo Participant and receive prototyping support, mentorship, and team-matching opportunities.
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