IIIT-H's mission is to achieve excellence in research and introduce relevant programs that maximize the impact on industry & society. The environment in the institute fosters research focused on development and practical application of science & technology. The core philosophy is to transform visionary ideas into sustainable ventures to benefit humanity.

As information technology  permeates various facets of life , it is essential to build a culture that fosters organic creativity & innovation, and the best place for trying out new ideas without the fear of failure are entrepreneurship development cells & incubation centers set up in academic institutions.

At the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), we help students, alumni and colleagues realize opportunities, assist in accessing initial seed funds or loans, technology transfers from the research centers amongst other things. Supported by industry members and fellow entrepreneurs, the goal is to form a mentor network to actively advise and assist startup.

The Center is run by the following people:

Nirmala Govindan and Prashanth Meka