Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship-RMSoEE

What Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship-RMSoEE does

Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship (RMSoEE) is an academic school within the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), a government institute of national importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Founded in 2010 and located on the IIT Kharagpur campus in Kharagpur, West Bengal, RMSoEE was India's first school dedicated to engineering entrepreneurship. It serves engineering undergraduates, graduate students (M.Tech, M.S, PhD), aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage startup founders, primarily drawn from the IIT Kharagpur student and alumni community. Its flagship offering is a five-year integrated dual degree program combining a B.Tech in an engineering discipline with an M.Tech in Engineering Entrepreneurship, delivered without additional course load relative to a standard B.Tech.

RMSoEE's technology and research infrastructure comprises five specialized labs — Analytics, Bio-Research, Energy, IEM, and PAM — supporting interdisciplinary research in energy, biomedical systems, analytics, industrial engineering, and project appraisal. The school has produced 120+ publications and contributed to 100+ successful incubations. A filed patent on a portable Doppler ultrasound system (Dr. Biswabandhu Jana) demonstrates applied research translation. The entrepreneurial ecosystem is layered: STEP (Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park), TBI (Technology Business Incubator), TIETS, the E-Cell, Gopali Research Park (128.4 acres), the Kolkata Extension Centre, and the upcoming ₹350 crore INR IIT-KGP Research Park at Rajarhat together provide incubation, mentorship, workspace, and funding pathways. International collaborations include Pepperdine University and Lehigh University (TESSI Institute).

RMSoEE's business model is institutional rather than commercial. Revenue flows are governed by IIT Kharagpur's centralized fee structure for tuition, supplemented by government-sponsored R&D grants (DST, MHRD, DeITY, DSIR, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) and limited industry consultancy (e.g., Amara Raja Batteries, AgNext Pvt. Ltd.). Distribution is via IIT Kharagpur's centralized JEE/GATE admissions funnel, on-campus academic delivery at Kharagpur and Kolkata, and NPTEL online programs. The school markets through flagship events (Global Entrepreneurship Summit, She Innovates, CCEC), social media channels, and its biannual 'Udyomita' newsletter. As a designated Regional Hub for the Prime Minister Yuva Yojna (Udyamita) initiative in Eastern India, RMSoEE occupies a privileged position in national entrepreneurship policy implementation.

Name

Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship-RMSoEE

Legal name

Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship, IIT Kharagpur

Website

https://see.iitkgp.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RMSoEE is an IIT Kharagpur academic school founded in 2010 offering engineering entrepreneurship education, including a five-year B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree, research labs, and startup incubation via STEP, TBI, and Gopali/Kolkata/Rajarhat research parks.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Engineering entrepreneurship education
• Higher education programs
• Startup incubation services
• Research and development
• Technology entrepreneurship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kharagpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Sponsored Research Projects: RMSoEE and its faculty undertake sponsored R&D projects funded by government agencies (DST, MHRD, DeITY, DSIR, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship). These cover project coordination, technology development, and consultancy.
2. Consultancy Projects: Faculty and researchers provide intellectual inputs to solve practical problems for industry clients (private and international), generating consultancy revenue.
3. Academic Programs: Revenue generated through tuition and fees from undergraduate dual degree, graduate (M.Tech, M.S, PhD), and lifelong learning programs. Students receive degrees from IIT Kharagpur.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship (RMSoEE) is an academic school within IIT Kharagpur offering educational programs in engineering entrepreneurship, including a flagship five-year integrated dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech in Engineering Entrepreneurship), graduate (M.Tech, M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs, micro-specializations, short-term courses, and online programs via NPTEL. The school supports startup creation through five specialized research labs, STEP/TBI incubation, and mentorship, complemented by sponsored R&D and consultancy projects funded by government agencies and industry partners.

Product overview

RMSoEE is an academic school at IIT Kharagpur offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs centered around engineering entrepreneurship. The flagship offering is a five-year integrated dual degree combining M.Tech in Engineering Entrepreneurship with B.Tech in engineering disciplines. The school provides graduate programs (M.Tech, M.S.), doctoral research (Ph.D.), undergraduate pathways (dual degree, micro-specialization), and lifelong learning options (short-term courses, online programs through NPTEL). Supporting the academic offerings are five specialized research labs (Analytics, Bio-Research, Energy, IEM, PAM), startup incubation services through STEP, and access to research parks. The ecosystem integrates mentorship networks, funding support, and industry collaboration to nurture entrepreneurs and innovative ventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Five-Year Integrated Dual Degree Program (B.Tech + M.Tech in Engineering Entrepreneurship) A five-year integrated dual degree program combining B.Tech in an engineering discipline with M.Tech in Engineering Entrepreneurship, offered at IIT Kharagpur without additional course load on top of core engineering studies. Designed for engineering undergraduates seeking to combine technical depth with entrepreneurial skills; graduates receive dual IIT Kharagpur degrees.
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Engineering Entrepreneurship Postgraduate degree program focusing on product development, new venture creation, and business analysis within the engineering entrepreneurship domain. Targets students admitted via IIT Kharagpur's GATE-based centralized process.
• Master of Science (M.S.) by Research Graduate-level research program in engineering entrepreneurship and related disciplines at RMSoEE, IIT Kharagpur. Designed for students pursuing research-intensive postgraduate work in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program Doctoral research program in engineering entrepreneurship, innovation studies, and related areas. Supports candidates pursuing advanced research and academic careers in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship.
• Micro Specialization Focused specialization areas within engineering entrepreneurship for undergraduate students at IIT Kharagpur who do not enroll in the full dual degree but want targeted entrepreneurial training.
• Short Term Courses Short-term skill development and entrepreneurship courses offered by RMSoEE for students, working professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking focused training without committing to a full degree program.
• Online Programs (NPTEL) Online courses and programs in entrepreneurship and innovation developed by RMSoEE faculty and offered through NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning), extending learning opportunities to wider audiences including tier-2 cities and global learners.
• Startup Incubation Services Incubation services providing mentorship, research support, industry connections, and ecosystem access to help turn ideas into viable businesses. Available to RMSoEE students, alumni, and affiliated entrepreneurs.
• STEP (Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park) Technology business incubator providing funding, guidance, and incubation support for entrepreneurs and startups emerging from RMSoEE and IIT Kharagpur. Operated as a partner entity with RMSoEE's student startups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ successful incubations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pepperdine University (United States)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT Kharagpur joined hands with Pepperdine University for technological knowledge exchange. Pepperdine, known for its Venture Capital-backed entrepreneurial ventures (ranked 25th in PitchBook's list of top universities producing VC-backed entrepreneurs), conducted workshops on entrepreneurship promotion, product engineering, reverse-forward engineering, and rapid prototyping. The collaboration was held jointly with RMSoEE and the upcoming IIT-KGP Research Park.
• Lehigh University (United States)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMSoEE co-established the Transformative Education for Sustainable Social Impact (TESSI) Institute with Lehigh University. The week-long institute brought together educators—scientists, engineers, artists, humanists, and business experts—to collaboratively develop educational initiatives for sustained social impact. Jointly led by faculty from both institutions.
• STEP (Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park), IIT KharagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEP provides funding, guidance, and incubation support for RMSoEE students' entrepreneurial ventures. RMSOEE helps students get funding through STEP, TIETS, and TBI programs.
• TBI (Technology Business Incubator), IIT KharagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBI provides technology business incubation support, workspace, mentorship, and funding pathways for startups emerging from RMSoEE and IIT Kharagpur.
• TIETS (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIETS provides technology incubation and entrepreneurship development support for RMSoEE students, including funding guidance and mentorship.
• SRIC (Sanjay Rajaram International Centre) / IIT Kharagpur Sponsored ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRIC coordinates sponsored R&D projects from government agencies (DST, MHRD, DeITY, DSIR) and international clients. Multiple faculty-led projects are coordinated through SRIC.
• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of IndiacoreOthersFunds the Prime Minister Yuva Yojna (Udyamita) program through which IIT Kharagpur serves as Regional Hub for Eastern India. PI: Dr. Bhaskar Bhowmick.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of IndiacoreOthersDST funds multiple RMSoEE projects including Technology Business Incubator (TBI), TEPP Outreach Centre, and Faculty Development Programme (FDP).
• Amara Raja Batteries Ltd.minorOthersFunds a consultancy project on Development of Advanced Curing Oven. PI: Dr. Basab Chakraborty; Co-PI: Dr. P.K. Das.
• ASME IndiaminorOthersASME India sponsored the TESSI Institute program at RMSoEE, represented by Ms. Avni Malhotra and Ms. Lana Aranda.
• SwitchON FoundationminorOthersSwitchON Foundation (Environment Conservation Society) sponsored the TESSI Institute program. Representative: Ms. Ranjeeta Bhattacharya.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Babson College: Globally ranked #1 for entrepreneurship education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in entrepreneurship. Comparable in offering dedicated entrepreneurship degree programs, though operating as a standalone specialized institution rather than embedded within an engineering school.
• Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP): Stanford's entrepreneurship education and research program, embedded within the engineering school. Comparable as a globally leading academic entrepreneurship program at a top engineering institution — broader global scale and resources, but same institutional model.
• MIT Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship: MIT's central entrepreneurship center supporting students, faculty, and alumni ventures. Comparable as a top global engineering school's entrepreneurship program, though with substantially larger scale, capital pool, and global brand.

Direct peers

• IIT Kharagpur STEP (Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park): IIT Kharagpur's own technology business incubator providing funding, workspace, and incubation. Operates as the primary distribution partner of RMSoEE and a directly adjacent internal unit, sharing the same campus and entrepreneurship mission.
• NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore: IIM Bangalore's startup incubation and entrepreneurship development center. Comparable as an India-based premier-institution entrepreneurship program supporting early-stage ventures, providing mentorship, and offering structured entrepreneurship education.
• Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay: IIT Bombay's technology business incubator supporting startups with seed funding, workspace, and mentorship. Directly comparable as an IIT-anchored entrepreneurship incubation and education platform serving similar engineering talent.
• Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi: IIT Delhi's industry interface and incubation body, supporting technology transfer, sponsored research, and entrepreneurship. Directly comparable as a peer-IIT unit offering incubation, industry partnerships, and academic innovation programs.
• IIT Madras Incubation Cell: IIT Madras's flagship incubation and entrepreneurship program, offering technology commercialization support, startup funding, and academic programs. Comparable as a peer-IIT entrepreneurship hub competing for similar talent, grants, and venture outcomes.
• CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad: IIM Ahmedabad's technology business incubator and innovation hub. Comparable as an India-based top-tier institution's entrepreneurship center offering incubation, seed funding, and structured programs for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Emerging players

• Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School: Pepperdine's business school, ranked 25th on PitchBook for VC-backed entrepreneurs. Comparable as an existing international partnership counterparty and a peer institution focused on VC-backed entrepreneurship outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RMSoEE_IITKGP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rmsoeeiitkgp2404
• Facebookfacebook.com/IITKGPRMSoEE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rajendra-mishra-school-of-engineering-entrepreneurship-rmsoee

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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