Incubation & Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC)
About IEC at Apex Professional University
The Incubation & Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC) at Apex Professional University (APU), Pasighat, is a hub of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial excellence. Designed to support students, faculty, and local youth in converting ideas into impactful ventures, the IEC provides an enabling ecosystem for startups, social enterprises, and tech-based innovations.
Positioned as one of the emerging startup incubation centres in Northeast India, the IEC bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world entrepreneurship, encouraging a culture of problem-solving, leadership, and value creation.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
To create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurial spirit and fosters innovation-led growth in Northeast India.
Mission:
- To promote student-driven startups and grassroots innovation
- To provide mentorship, seed funding, and business development support
- To create employment, wealth, and social impact through entrepreneurship
- To engage local communities in self-reliance and economic inclusion
- What We Offer
- Who Can Apply?
- Key Focus Areas
- Programs & Events
- Collaborations & Partnerships
Incubation Support
- Co-working and ideation spaces with Wi-Fi and meeting rooms
- Legal, accounting, and IP support for startups
- Product development and prototyping assistance
Mentorship & Networking
- Mentorship by successful entrepreneurs, investors, and domain experts
- Access to university alumni, faculty, and industry connections
- Pitch sessions, startup challenges, and demo days
Business Development Services
- Market validation and business model support
- Guidance on funding, marketing, and scale-up strategies
- Incubation for both for-profit and social enterprises
Funding & Grants
- Seed funding opportunities through university and CSR partnerships
- Grant support for women-led and tribal startups
- Guidance for applying to national programs like Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission, and MSME schemes
- Students, alumni, and faculty of Apex Professional University
- Early-stage startups and innovators from the community
- Youth from tribal and rural backgrounds with scalable ideas
- Social impact ventures focused on healthcare, education, environment, and agriculture
- Agri-Tech & Sustainable Farming
- Health-Tech & Wellness
- Edu-Tech & Skill Development
- Tribal Art, Culture & Eco-Tourism
- Women Entrepreneurship & SHG-based Models
- Crafts, Handloom, and Bamboo-based Innovation
- Annual Startup Bootcamp – Idea to MVP training program
- Student Innovation Challenge – Competitive event for college innovators
- Entrepreneurship Week – Workshops, masterclasses, and founder talks
- Innovation Showcases – Exhibitions of student-led ventures
- Partnerships with MSME, Startup India, Skill India, and DST
- Linkages with local industries, angel investors, and venture funds
- MOU with regional Incubators, Accelerators, and Innovation Councils
Launch Your Dream Venture Today
Incubation & Entrepreneurship Centre (IEC)
Apex Professional University Campus, Pasighat – 791102, Arunachal Pradesh
Email: iec@apexuniversity.edu.in
Phone: +91-XXXXXXXXXX
From classroom to startup. From idea to impact. Start your entrepreneurial journey at APU’s Incubation & Entrepreneurship Centre—where innovation finds a home.