KLE CTIE
KLE Technological University (KLE Tech) has its roots in one of the premier engineering institutions of Karnataka, B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVB), a prestigious engineering college in Hubli. KLE Tech has proven to be one of the top universities for startup creation over the past few years. A new entrepreneurial and innovation culture is hallmark of KLE Tech campus.. This cultural movement was catalyzed by ‘Centre for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ (CTIE) through formal and informal activities across the campus.


KLE Technological University is playing a significant role in driving the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in the last decade. It has supported a large number of technology startups to succeed in the competitive global environment, creating high-profile jobs in the region. “KLE – Centre for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (KLE – CTIE)”, which is a University nodal center for the promotion of entrepreneurship, is recognized as a ‘Technology Business Incubator (TBI)’ by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. KLE Tech’s entrepreneurship promotion model is considered as the most successful model for growing entrepreneurship on campuses in tier-II cities.



IMPACT
- Startups supported : 139+
- Startups raised over 20cr funding
- Employment created in Hubli-Dharwad region is 2500+
Achievements of the Incubatees/Incubator
- Neuorigami Automation India Private Limted – Elevate 2020-21 Winners, TiEcon Hubli Best Innovative Finalist
- Chromosis Technologies Private Limited – 11 International customers
- Abhiyantrik Solutions Pvt Ltd – TiEcon 2022 Hubli selected as a finalist
- Green PMU Semi Pvt Ltd – Received grant from WxBunka Foundation (WeatherNews Inc) Japan to demonstrate the energy harvesting technology for a weather sensor system
- KLE-CTIE was honored with Social Initiative of the Year award under TiECON 2022.
- Astr Defense & its CEO Mr. Ankush Koravi were identified as the Innovation of the Year award under TiECON 2022 & the award was given to him by CM of Karnataka, Mr. Kapil Dev and other dignitaries.
- Physics Motors Technology Private Limited was recognized as the Promising Startup of the year at TiECON 2022