Innovation & Incubation Hub

The Innovation & Incubation Hub turns student and staff ideas into tested products and enterprises. Located within the institute's innovation ecosystem, the hub is open to learners from all fourteen academic departments.

What the Hub Offers

• Idea development — structured support to refine concepts, from problem definition to prototypes.
• Technical mentorship — trainers and industry mentors from the Industry Advisory Board guide prototype development.
• Workshop access — supervised use of institute workshops, studios and laboratories for prototypes.
• Business support — training on costing, intellectual property basics, marketing and access to competitions.
• Showcase platforms — innovation exhibitions during open days and graduation, linked to the Office of Career Services.

Get Involved

Students apply with a one-page concept note; promising ideas are admitted into the incubation cycle each term. Successful incubatees have developed tools, garments, apps and business models now serving real customers.

The hub is coordinated by the Research & Innovation Office. Bring your idea — contact us to learn more.