SUGAT Innovation, Incubation & Research Center — SIIRC
About Us

About Our Organisation

Bridging the gap between education, research, and industrial capability. Learn more about the core pillars driving Sugat Innovation.

Our Vision

To become a leading innovation, incubation, and research ecosystem that empowers youth, startups, and industries to create transformative, technology-driven solutions for society and the nation.

Our Mission
  • Promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among youth.
  • Foster a vibrant startup culture through custom incubation and expert mentorship.
  • Provide advanced research facilities in Industry 4.0 pillars.
  • Enable skill-based training aligned with emerging industrial requirements.
  • Support MSMEs and regional industries through technology solutions.
  • Encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
Leadership

Meet Our Founding Members

The visionary leaders, educators, and technology researchers behind the SIIRC ecosystem.

Dr. Sugat Kamble

Founder & Director

Dr. Kamble leads the overall strategy and vision of SIIRC. With over 18 years of experience in higher education and technology research, he aims to shape SIIRC as a world-class center bridging industrial needs with youth creativity.

Prof. Anand R.

Dean of R&D

Prof. Anand coordinates industrial research, prototyping, and intellectual property projects at SIIRC. He has authored multiple patents in IoT automation and mentors startups on product development and engineering.

Mrs. Priyadarshani S.

Chief Incubation Officer

Mrs. Priyadarshani manages startup programs, co-working networks, and seed funding support. She mentors emerging founders in developing lean business canvas structures and pitching to venture capitalists.

Mr. Vivek Patil

Head of Future Skills

Mr. Vivek coordinates curriculum development for emerging technologies like Drone Engineering and Generative AI. He oversees the robotics laboratories, ensuring students gain extensive hands-on experience.

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