SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIEC) is a Section-8 company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, with the primary objective of promoting incubation and entrepreneurship development in the region.
SKIIEC acts as the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of SKUAST-Kashmir, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for startups and innovators.
Vision
To become the leading hub for agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship in the Himalayan region, driving sustainable economic growth and social impact.
Mission
To nurture and empower the next generation of agri-preneurs by providing world-class incubation support, mentorship, and access to resources, thereby transforming innovative ideas into successful enterprises.
Our Objectives
We are committed to fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem through these key objectives.
Reorient Education
Reorient agricultural education to LEED (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Employability and Discovery of new knowledge).
Ideation & Sensitization
Conduct Sensitization Workshops and Ideation Events for faculty and students to identify creative ideas.
Incubation Support
Support incubation program to provide enabling ecosystem for start-ups and entrepreneurs during critical stages.
Acceleration Program
Acceleration program to help Start-ups in scaling up their operations and market reach.
Technology Platform
Provide platform to the technology developers: scientists, students, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
Industry Interface
Establish SKUASTK- Entrepreneur-Industry interface cell for establishing business through consultancy and advisory.
Research Alignment
Scanning and Aligning SKUASTK Research Outcomes for commercialization and viability.
Infrastructure Support
Provide infrastructure and technical expertise to entrepreneurs in agriculture and allied disciplines.