Parul Innovation &
Entrepreneurship
Research Centre
Empowering the next generation of job creators through a world-class startup support system at Parul University.
212+
Startups Incubated
₹8 Cr+
Funds to Support
36,431+
Students Reached
569+
Employment Generated
₹28 Cr+
Startup Revenue
84+
Networking Events
Established 2013
Driving the Hub of
Creative Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) is one of the creative hubs of Parul University formed to support students and aspiring entrepreneurs. In 2015, the university registered a Section 8 company, Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Center (PIERC) as an incubator to formally extend its services from Idea Stage to Growth Stage.
Our Vision
To create a Startup Support System that enables 5% of our students to follow an entrepreneurial career.
Our Mission
To foster the culture of Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in students and faculty members.
What We Do
PIERC Ecosystem Offerings
Counselling & Support
Ensuring entrepreneurial ideas meet current global needs.
Grants & Funding
Access to Pre-Seed, Seed, Angel, and VC opportunities.
Co-working Space
Flexi & Dedicated desks, Meeting Lounges, and allied resources.
Startup Programs
Incubation, Growthpad, and Need-Based Support Programs.
Product Development
Access to FABLAB and high-end prototyping facilities.
Mentor Connect
Connection to a vast pool of experienced startup mentors.
Community Connect
Networking opportunities with ecosystem stakeholders.
Startup Events
Festivals, Demo Days, Expos, Pitching, and E-Talks.
Flagship Events
Ecosystem Catalysts
Vadodara Startup Festival
Networking and learning platform for leading entrepreneurs.
Vadodara Hackathon
The largest regional technical problem-solving event.
Women Startup Meet
Empowering female founders in the ecosystem.
Our People
Meet the PIERC Team
The dedicated professionals driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurial dreams at Parul University.
