KLE CTIE

KLE CTIE (Centre for Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship) is a premier incubation and innovation hub enabling startups, student founders, and deep-tech entrepreneurs across the Hubballi–Dharwad–Belagavi region. Powered by KLE Technological University, CTIE offers the ideal environment for innovators to transform ideas into real products, scalable businesses, and global opportunities. We support entrepreneurs through an integrated ecosystem of world-class labs, industry mentors, research-driven capabilities, and strong networks with investors, corporates, and government programs. Our mission is to strengthen the innovation landscape of North Karnataka and bring Tier-2 and Tier-3 success stories into national and global visibility. What We Offer Structured Startup Incubation: Idea validation, business modeling, product development, GTM strategy, and fundraising support. Advanced Prototyping Infrastructure: Electronics, embedded systems, AI/ML, IoT, mechanical design, robotics, automation, materials, additive manufacturing, and product design labs. Mentorship from Experts: Access to founders, industry specialists, researchers, domain experts, and investor networks including KDEM, TiE, and leading startup communities. Student Innovation Programs: Student EIR, bootcamps, hackathons, capstone projects, maker programs, and early venture acceleration. Market Access & Funding: Corporate connects, pilot opportunities, investor introductions, government grants, and ecosystem partnerships. Success Stories - Sankalp Semiconductors Pvt Ltd - Semiconductor/VLSI domain - acquired by HCL - Navya Biologicals Pvt Ltd - Biopharmacetical Company - acquired by Shilpa Medicare Ltd - LabinApp Technology - EduTech - Snaptrude Tech Pvt Ltd - GDV Research- MedTech - Physics Motors - An electric vehicle drive train technology manufacturing company