DEI Monthly Newsletter
May 2026
May 2026 | 8 mins read
Highlights of the Month
May 2026 was a month of knowledge sharing, awareness building, and celebrating success. From research value-creation sessions and IPR & startup policy orientations to a two-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp and a major funding milestone for one of our incubated startups, the month reflected DEI's continued commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and research excellence across the SRMIST community.
Creating & Identifying Value in Research
On 14th May 2026, the Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Directorate of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (DEI), conducted an insightful session on “Creating & Identifying Value in Research.” The session brought together patent holders, research group heads, project coordinators, and innovation-driven faculty members to explore how research can be transformed into impactful products, technologies, and industry-ready solutions.
From identifying hidden commercial potential in research to discussing licensing pathways and industry collaboration, the interaction sparked meaningful conversations around innovation and value creation. A special thanks to all the faculty members for their enthusiastic participation and engaging discussions throughout the session.
IPR & Startup Policy Orientation
The same day brought another powerful impact. The IPR & Startup Policy Orientation at the School of Computing, SRMIST, introduced newly joined faculty members to the institution's vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The session focused on SRMIST's IPR and Startup Policies, patent filing processes, research commercialization pathways, and the support extended through DEI and TTO for innovation-driven initiatives. It was encouraging to witness active participation and enthusiasm from the faculty community towards building impactful research and startup ventures from the very beginning of their academic journey at SRMIST.
Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp 2026 – Day 1
An inspiring start to the Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp 2026 at SRM College of Agricultural Sciences! Day 1 was filled with insightful sessions, interactive activities, and engaging discussions focused on nurturing entrepreneurial thinking among young agricultural students.
From mindset creation and agri-enterprise opportunities to leadership, customer-centric design, and teamwork, students explored the foundations of innovation and entrepreneurship. A big thank you to all the faculty coordinators, the DEI team, and the enthusiastic participants for making Day 1 energetic and impactful.
Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp 2026 – Day 2
Day 2 at SRM College of Agricultural Sciences continued with great energy, creativity, and collaboration as students actively engaged in entrepreneurial learning and innovation-driven activities.
From exploring practical approaches to problem-solving and teamwork to understanding how innovation can transform agriculture, the sessions encouraged students to think beyond conventional boundaries and step into the mindset of future agripreneurs. The enthusiasm, participation, and curiosity shown by the students truly made the day impactful and inspiring.
Another Proud Moment – Chittam Pvt Ltd Secures ₹75 Lakhs
Success stories inspire future founders, and this month we celebrate one such milestone. Congratulations to Ms. Charanya V Kumar and the team at Chittam Private Limited for securing ₹75 Lakhs in funding through Startup Singam.
This achievement showcases what happens when innovation meets persistence and opportunity meets preparation. SRM Innovation and Incubation Centre & Bootstrappers Research Council are immensely proud to see one of our incubated startups transform bold ideas into impactful ventures and gain the recognition they deserve. Wishing the entire Chittam team continued success as they embark on this exciting growth journey — the best is yet to come!
Closing Note
This month reflects DEI's active engagement in research value creation, policy awareness, and entrepreneurship — alongside the inspiring success of our incubated startups. We continue to foster a culture of innovation, learning, and impactful research.