Advancing Knowledge Through Research

At TCETU, research brings together students, faculty, industry and global partners to address real-world challenges through multidisciplinary research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To establish TCETU as a globally recognized centre of excellence in research, innovation, and sustainable development by fostering a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge creation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact.
Mission
  1. To cultivate a strong research culture through high-quality publications, patents, funded projects, consultancy, and incubation of startups.
  2. To build state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and promote interdisciplinary research addressing national and global challenges.
  3. To strengthen student and faculty development by encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning aligned with NEP 2020.
  4. To enhance national recognition by achieving excellence in NIRF, NAAC, NBA, ARIIA, and IIC ratings.
  5. To achieve global recognition by aligning with QS/THE rankings, SDGs, and international collaborations.
  6. To integrate ethical practices, sustainability, and inclusivity into all research and development initiatives.
Objectives

01

Build a Sustainable Research Ecosystem
Strengthen research through publications, patents, funded projects, consultancy, incubation and the Research & Development Cell (RDC).

02

Advance Interdisciplinary Research
Promote interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and research across science, engineering, technology, humanities and social sciences.

03

Foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Establish start-up incubation, technology development and frontier research centres, enabling students and faculty to translate ideas into solutions.

04

Strengthen Industry & Global Collaboration
Expand industry-academia partnerships, international collaborations and global research networks to advance academic and research excellence.

05

Develop Research & Innovation Capacity
Empower students and faculty through capacity building, research training, innovation and entrepreneurship development, while nurturing individual potential.

06

Drive Research with Societal Impact
Align research with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), community engagement and social transformation, addressing relevant societal challenges.

07

Pursue Global Academic Excellence
Build a research- and teaching-intensive university aligned with NEP 2020, NAAC, NBA, AICTE, NIRF, IIC, ARIIA and global benchmarks including QS and THE.
About Research

Research with Purpose

TCETU advances research through interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement and innovation, enabling students and faculty to create knowledge and develop solutions with meaningful academic, industrial and societal impact.
Industry & Academic Collaboration
Research partnerships with industry, government and academic institutions connect expertise with real-world challenges.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Patents, publications, technology development and start-up incubation support the journey from research to application.
Emerging & Future Technologies
Research addresses AI, Robotics, IoT, sustainability and emerging technologies aligned with national priorities and global developments.
Global & Societal Impact
International collaboration, SDGs and socially relevant research extend the impact of knowledge beyond the University.

Research and Innovation at TCETU

TCETU brings together research, industry collaboration and entrepreneurship to turn ideas into intellectual property, applications and ventures.
94
Patents Filed
59
Patents Granted
7,000+
Research Publications
9
Centres of Excellence
5
Trademarks Registered
40
Copyrights Secured
Research Organisation

From Vision to Impact

A connected research ecosystem brings together academic schools, Centres of Excellence, laboratories, industry partnerships and institutional support to advance knowledge, innovation and real-world impact.
Research Ecosystem
Integrated schools, Centres of Excellence, research laboratories, incubation facilities and innovation centres drive national and international collaboration and multidisciplinary research.
Strategic Research Domains
Research spans AI, Data Science, Robotics, IoT, Cybersecurity, Smart Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Healthcare Technologies and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Centres of Excellence
Multidisciplinary hubs bring together faculty, students, researchers, industry experts and collaborators for advanced research and technology development.
Advanced Research Infrastructure
Specialised laboratories, high-performance computing, fabrication centres, digital platforms and innovation studios support experimentation, simulation and prototyping.
Funded Research
Institutional support for research proposals, sponsored projects and external funding enables high-impact research with government and industry.
Student Research
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students engage in research projects, internships, innovation challenges, publications, funded projects and start-up initiatives.
Faculty Research Support
Faculty benefit from research mentoring, seed funding, proposal support, publication and patent facilitation, consultancy and collaborative research programmes.
Research & Innovation
Research moves beyond discovery through intellectual property, technology development, consultancy, product development, entrepreneurship and commercialisation, creating academic, industrial and societal value.
Centres of Excellence

01

Thakur–Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence
AY 2015–16

02

TCET Embedded Systems Centre of Excellence
AY 2015–16

03

TCET–C-DAC Centre of Excellence
AY 2020–21

04

JP Infra Centre of Excellence
Civil Engineering

05

TCS Centre of Excellence
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

06

ISG Centre of Excellence
Information Technology

07

Centre of Excellence in Embedded AI & IoT
Electronics & Computer Science

08

Centre of Excellence in Robotics & Automation
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering

09

Centre of Excellence in Embedded AI & IoT
Computer Engineering – IoT
Areas of Research at TCETU

01

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

02

Robotics and the Internet of Things

03

Cyber Security

04

Smart Manufacturing

05

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure

06

Healthcare Technologies

07

Smart Cities and Environmental Engineering

08

Digital Transformation

People Behind the Research

Research at TCETU is driven by faculty expertise across emerging technologies, applied research and innovation.
TCETU Faculty Driving Impact
Dr. Rajesh Bansode
IoT security, cloud computing
Dr. Aruna Pavate
AI-powered health devices
Dr. B. K. Mishra
Antenna and satellite communication

Doctoral and Student Research

Ph.D. programmes across engineering, science, commerce, and applied disciplines, integrating UG and PG students into funded research and innovation challenges alongside doctoral scholars.
 Consultancy

Expertise for Real-World Impact

Partner with TCET to solve industry and societal challenges through collaborative research, technical consultancy, innovation and multidisciplinary academic expertise.
Technology assessment
Technical studies
Product and process development
Testing and analysis
Expert consultation
Collaborative research
Training and capacity-building
Sustainability-focused solutions
Start a project

Engagement snapshot

₹18 Cr
Consultancy revenue · FY25
96
Active engagements
32 days
Median time-to-first-prototype
R&D office responds within 48 hours.

TCETU Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Cell (EDIC)

The TCETU Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Cell (EDIC) is the University's dedicated startup support arm, providing mentorship, incubation, funding facilitation, and industry connections that take student ideas from concept to registered company.
EDIC At a Glance
80+
Startups & Innovators
₹35L+
Grants Secured
₹48Cr+
Combined Alumni Revenue
 Achievements

Recognising Research Excellence

Celebrating research milestones, funded projects, scholarly contributions and innovations that advance knowledge, technology and societal impact.
DST SERB Core Research Grant
₹1.8 Cr for sustainable concrete research
2026
AICTE-CII Best Industry-Linked Institute
Among top 10 engineering institutes nationally
2025
QS Asia Rankings — 351–400 band
Highest ranked private engineering institute in MMR
2025
ATAL Innovation Mission · CoE grant
₹3 Cr for biomedical devices centre
2024
Strategic Research Areas

Research Focused on Emerging Needs

Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Smart Manufacturing
Robotics
Internet of Things
Cyber Security
Renewable Energy
Smart Cities
Sustainable Infrastructure
Environmental Engineering
Advanced Materials
Healthcare Technologies
Circular Economy
Digital Transformation
Interdisciplinary Technologies
 Flagship Projects

Work in progress, in the open.

01

MoRTH
Pothole detection at city scale using dashcam fleets
₹2.4 Cr
Sanctioned

02

DBT
Affordable point-of-care anaemia screening for rural clinics
₹1.6 Cr
Sanctioned

03

Reliance Industries
Recyclability index for multilayer food packaging
₹95 L
Sanctioned
 Innovation Ecosystem

EDIC. IEDC. SIH. Three engines, one launchpad.

Innovation platforms nurture ideation, research, incubation and entrepreneurship, helping students and faculty transform ideas into impactful solutions.
EDIC
Entrepreneurship Development & Incubation Cell
Supports aspiring innovators through mentoring, incubation, networking and entrepreneurial guidance.
38
Startups
₹3.2 Cr
Seed deployed
120+
Mentors
IEDC
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Promotes innovation through ideation programmes, mentoring, prototype development and entrepreneurial capacity building.
14
Fellowships
6
Cohorts/yr
210
Ideas screened
SIH
Smart India Hackathon
Provides students with opportunities to solve real-world challenges through collaborative innovation and national-level problem-solving.
4
National wins
32
Finalist teams
180+
Participants

TCETU Alumni Entrepreneurs

TCETU alumni are building businesses across industries, turning academic foundations into entrepreneurial ventures and growing enterprises.

“TCETU EDIC gave me valuable mentorship, industry exposure and structured guidance that helped me transform my idea into a startup. Today, I am leading Aetheron AI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., focused on Manufacturing, Automation and Artificial Intelligence. TCETU’s transition to a Deemed-to-be University will further strengthen opportunities for research, innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Ayush Pardeshi | E&CS | Class of 2027

Aetheron AI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

“Through TCETU EDIC, I gained mentorship, entrepreneurial guidance and industry exposure that helped me turn my passion for technology into a meaningful venture. As Co-Founder & CEO of WayWoah, I am building innovative technology solutions with real-world impact. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will create an even stronger ecosystem for future student entrepreneurs.”

Ms. Nidhi Dilipkumar Shukla | AI&ML | Class of 2028

WayWoah

“TCETU EDIC helped me develop both my technical and entrepreneurial skills through mentorship, workshops and practical exposure. As Co-Founder & COO of WayWoah, I am involved in product development, technology and business strategy. I believe TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will open greater opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Rudransh Atul Puthan | AI&ML | Class of 2028

WayWoah

“EDIC provided the mentorship, competitions and networking opportunities that helped us transform an idea into a Private Limited company. My biggest learning has been that ideas are easy, but execution creates impact. TCETU becoming a Deemed-to-be University will create even more opportunities for students to build, innovate and solve real-world problems.”

Mr. Anugrah Yadav | Computer Engineering | Class of 2029

Quantrelic Analytics Pvt. Ltd.

“TCETU EDIC supported my entrepreneurial journey through mentorship, innovation programmes, startup bootcamps and pitching opportunities. Today, I am leading AgriMitra, a revenue-generating AgriTech venture focused on innovative solutions for agriculture. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will further strengthen research, innovation and startup opportunities.”

Mr. Aditya Ojha | IT |
Class of 2026

AgriMitra

“TCETU EDIC gave me practical exposure through mentorship, workshops, investor interactions and pitching opportunities. Today, I am building BunchUp, an AI-powered SaaS startup under SocialTix Solutions Pvt. Ltd. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will further strengthen its culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Ayush Lahoti | CSE | Class of 2025

BunchUp, SocialTix Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

“TCETU EDIC provided continuous mentorship, funding assistance and expert guidance that helped me turn my entrepreneurial idea into a growing business. Today, I am leading Intraa.in, a revenue-generating SaaS, EdTech and Placement Technology startup. I believe TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will create even greater opportunities for student innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Sneh Limbani | MME | Class of 2027

Intraa.in

“TCETU EDIC provided continuous mentorship, funding assistance and expert guidance that helped me turn my entrepreneurial idea into a growing business. Today, I am leading Intraa.in, a revenue-generating SaaS, EdTech and Placement Technology startup. I believe TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will create even greater opportunities for student innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Siddhant Rahul Aasuri | E&TC | Class of 2027

Modified 4x4 for Small Cars

“Through TCETU EDIC, I gained valuable exposure to startup bootcamps, mentorship, workshops and interactions with entrepreneurs and investors. Today, I am leading The Dimension Labs, a revenue-generating manufacturing venture focused on innovative product development. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will further expand opportunities for research, industry collaboration and entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Aman Pandey | MME | Class of 2026

The Dimension Labs

“Faculty mentorship, institutional support and access to talented student collaborators played a defining role in my entrepreneurial journey at TCETU. Today, I am leading Wings Bionic LLP, a revenue-generating hardware venture focused on innovative engineering solutions. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will further strengthen its research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.”

Mr. Anish Bhurke | E&TC | Class of 2013

Wings Bionic LLP

“TCETU EDIC encouraged innovative thinking and provided mentorship and practical insights that helped shape my entrepreneurial journey. Today, I am leading Dermis Oracle, a revenue-generating pharmaceutical venture focused on innovative healthcare solutions. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will create stronger opportunities for research, innovation and student entrepreneurship.”

Mr. Ankit Tripathi | Department to be Confirmed | Class of 2014

Dermis Oracle

“TCETU EDIC helped me transform ideas into real-world solutions through mentorship, practical exposure and collaboration with industry professionals and fellow innovators. Today, I am building Zopy, developing technology-driven solutions to address practical challenges. TCETU’s Deemed-to-be University status will further strengthen its innovation infrastructure and entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Mr. Ansh Mishra | IoT | Class of 2027

Zopy

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