To advance inventive technologies and redefine scientific and engineering frontiers, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has invested in cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration. By addressing global challenges in energy, healthcare, environment, and technology, we aim to build a sustainable, equitable, and innovative future. Our institution consistently promotes innovation through faculty development programs, student workshops, expert lectures, outreach initiatives, and events on Intellectual Property Rights and emerging research technologies. Our incubation centre operates within the Sathyabama Research Park, spanning 22,000 sq. ft. of dedicated space for startups, research, and innovation Accordingly, the following facilities were developed during the academic year 2023–2024.
Fostering Innovation Through Startups
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has built a dynamic Startup Cell that actively nurtures entrepreneurial talent among students, alumni, and faculty. Its initiatives are designed to transform ideas into viable ventures, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and industry relevance.
Our institution has established total of 97 spin-offs in which 84 spin-offs were with institution ownership and 13 spin-offs not owned by the institution for the academic year 2023-2024
Technology Business Incubator (TBI)
Our institution continues to advance innovation and entrepreneurship through its Technology Business Incubator (TBI), which supported numerous startups and spinoffs. Department of Science & Technology, the Sathyabama TBI is the first in India to focus on the Blue Economy, supporting ventures in marine sustainability, manufacturing, and social impact These ventures, involving both students and faculty, span diverse domains including healthcare, aquaculture, agriculture, embedded systems, fintech, web applications, agricultural equipment, and waste management. Sathyabama TBI is acknowledged as a leading incubator in South India by Startup India, Startup TN, and DST-NSTEDB.
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Collaboration with DST-TIFAC established TIFAC Academic Partner (TAP) Centre. Sathyabama TAP Centre evaluated 6 Various MSME clusters and submitted the Technology gap Analysis as follows Sathyabama TBI
The Sathyabama Technology Business Incubator (TBI) conducted several events in 2023-2024, including awareness sessions on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" and "Startup Anchor," as well as programs like the "Startup SME Growth School" and "Investor Cafe". These activities aimed to support students in developing their innovative ideas into successful startups, from ideation and skill development to attracting investment.
The TBI also has specific focus areas like the Blue Economy and Marine Bioresource Utilization, and offers support like mentorship and grants to budding entrepreneurs. To further strengthen its entrepreneurial ecosystem, the university hosted StartUp Fest 2024, providing funding and recognition to top-performing ventures. Backed by the Government of India, the Sathyabama TBI continues to serve as a hub for incubation, mentorship, and support, empowering students and faculty to transform ideas into impactful enterprises.
Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer
Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer is a Sathyabama Innovation Council formed as a non-profit section 8 company by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology for advancing entrepreneurship and nurturing deep tech start-ups. It administers a business incubator which provides ‘Start to scale’ support for technology-based entrepreneurship and facilitates the conversion of research activity into entrepreneurial ventures.
Diverse Startup Portfolio:
PrEl’s Biotech India Pvt Ltd: Focused on Blue Biotechnology, developing enzyme-based solutions for oil and heavy metal pollution in water.
MVG Digital Consulting Pvt Ltd: A Web 3.0 company creating educational products for children using advanced technologies.
Glonix Electronics Pvt Ltd: Specializes in customized PCB board manufacturing, supporting electronics innovation.
Koshell Cutlery Pvt Ltd: Innovating in sustainable consumer products, reflecting the institute’s emphasis on eco-friendly ventures.
Highlights of 2023–2024 startups include:
Smart wearable glasses for enhanced accessibility
Organic immune boosters for aquaculture
AI-powered agro drones for precision farming
Autonomous spray-painting drones for industrial use
A fintech ecosystem with “buy now, pay later” solutions
A digital platform for educational accreditation documents
Equipment designed to remove pesticide residues
Biodiesel production from waste oil
Research Projects
The institution has 82 projects in which 51 new projects. A total fund worth of worth approximately twenty crores in the 2023-2024 period. This includes an EU-funded ERASMUS capacity-building project where Sathyabama is one of 14 coordinating institutions worldwide.
Ongoing and Completed Project Details of Institution’s Research Centres
Research Patents
Sathyabama advanced around 237 patents during the assessment year spanning mobility, assistive health technologies, smart infrastructure, clean water, advanced materials, and sustainable energy. Below are standout filings and grants with the key impact they enable.
Further patent details can be found at Patent | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University)
Industry-Academia MoU
Sathyabama has signed a total of 78 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) during the academic year 2023-2024 to foster technology transfer, skill development, and research.
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In continuation to our MoU with Medway Hospital, our Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing have printed a complete ‘Human Lung Model’ for COPD using the CT lung scan with our 3D printers at the Makerspace Lab, Sathyabama Centre for Advanced Studies
Centre of Excellence for Drones and UAVs has been established by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, in collaboration with our MoU partner Jet Aerospace Aviation. The Research Centre was formally inaugurated on 7 August 2023.
Ongoing collaboration between industry and academia is vital for preparing graduates to meet real-world expectations. To strengthen this relationship, Our Institution has established the Industry–Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC). The Cell provides a dynamic platform for students and faculty to understand industry needs, explore emerging technologies, and adopt best practices. Through IIIC, industry experts actively contribute to curriculum design and career development programs, ensuring students acquire relevant skills. Faculty members also gain valuable industrial exposure, enriching the teaching–learning process and enhancing the institution’s standing in the global knowledge index.Beyond academics, students participate in national and international industry-related contests, consistently earning recognition in hackathons and coding competitions, further demonstrating the university’s commitment to nurturing innovation and excellence. Sathyabama has signed several MOUs with numerous industries for the purpose of enriching the Quality of Education imparted to students.
https://www.sathyabama.ac.in/placements/Industry-Relations
Programs on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Research Innovations
Key IPR events conducted by our institution includes,
Startup SME Growth School Session (June 28, 2024): The Sathyabama TBI hosted a session on "The Basics of Intellectual Property Rights and its Importance for Innovators and Entrepreneurs".
Expert Talk by the IT Department (April 3, 2024): The Department of Information Technology organized an expert talk on "Intellectual Property Rights and IP Management for Startup", which covered patent filing knowledge and the importance of IPR.
National IPR Awareness Mission (NIPAM 2.0) (November 26, 2024): SIST collaborated with CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) and the Indian Patent Office to host an online IPR awareness program for students and faculty nationwide.
Workshop on "Innovation and Technology" (October 14, 2025 - Note: this date falls outside the requested 2023-2024 period): This event included expert lectures covering IPR, groundbreaking research ideas, products, and entrepreneurial ventures.
A Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (November 9, 2023): The Department of EEE conducted a workshop featuring Dr. C. Ramesh kumar, as a speaker.
Infrastructure and Facilities for Innovative Research
The National Facility for Coastal and Marine Research (NFCMR) has been established at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. It is a world class research infrastructure and received the National Tag from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, first of its kind facility for nurturing blue biotechnology research in the country and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Hon'ble Secretary of MoES, declared it a national facility by signing an MoU and exchanging it with our Hon'ble Chancellor. This facility is equipped with an array of specialized laboratories like Bio Visualization Lab, Marine Metabolic Engineering Lab, Cellular Agriculture Lab, Molecular Imaging Hub, Mass Spectrometry Labs (GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS), Water Quality Analysis Lab, Toxicology Lab, Underwater Monitoring Lab, Next Generation Sequencing Hub, and Microbiome Lab required for advanced research in marine science and biotechnology.
Livelihood and Skill Development Facility is also established to conduct training programs for local communities on marine resource management and sustainable livelihoods Applied Phycology Lab, Halophytes Conservation Lab, and Biomolecules Separation Lab were established in the Centre for Ocean Research to upscale the Blue biotechnology research. Downstream Processing Facility is created for the production of algal-based natural products Advanced GeoEnvironmental Lab was set up in the Centre for Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (CEAS) Molecular Theranostics lab has been set up in the Centre for Laboratory Animal Technology and Research to help the researchers to perform genomic expression studies to make artificial tissues or scaffolds and organoid models which helps in Regenerative Medicine
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology became the first institution in India to install the Nikon Super Resolution Confocal Microscope (AXR with NSPARC technology) and the Flow Cytometry Research Facility (CytoFLEX – Beckman Coulter). The facilities were inaugurated on 27 June 2024 at the Centre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, International Research Centre
MAKERSPACE (Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing by Stratasys, India)
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai has a dedicated Makerspace, a state-of-the-art facility accredited as a "Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing" by Stratasys, India which focuses on 3D printing and related technologies. This facility is used for student innovation, research, and industrial support. The centre supports research in various fields, including a project on "Superhydrophobic Coated 3D Printed Temporary Implants" with funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India. Students have also used 3D printing for academic projects like designing a bionic arm and re-modelling a customized tooth cap.
The Makerspace provides consultancy services to students, faculties, researchers, and industries for their 3D designs and printing needs. They also provide internship opportunities. Sathyabama frequently organizes workshops and value-added courses on 3D printing and additive manufacturing for students, faculty, and industry professionals. These programs offer hands-on experience in areas like 3D part design, fracture analysis, and the application of 3D printing in various industries.
