IEDC MACE
innovate | ideate | create
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre
IEDC MACE is a student-led hub dedicated to turning creative ideas into real-world businesses. For over 10 years,we’ve built a proven ecosystem that takes students from their very first "lightbulb moment" to a market-ready startup. By bridging the gap between the classroom and the industry, we provide the tools, mentorship, and network needed to build ventures that actually last.
We serve as a dynamic launchpad for student innovators, turning raw concepts into reality. Whether you’re starting with a rough sketch or a detailed plan, we help you validate your vision and navigate the practical challenges of development. By providing expert technical support for prototyping and direct access to a network of sucessful alumini, we ensure you don’t just build a project—you build a foundation for a scalable venture. Our goal is to bridge the gap between a student's ambition and professional execution, giving you the confidence to move from ideation to the global market.
To spark a culture of innovation where every student is empowered to become a problem solver. We envision a future where IEDC MACE graduates aren't just job seekers, but confident entrepreneurs building impactful solutions that drive the economy and benefit society.
Our mission is to provide the ultimate platform for transforming raw ideas into viable businesses. By blending structured guidance, industry engagement, and hands-on technology adoption, we ensure students have continuous support from their very first sketch to the final execution.
We aim to lead students through a proven three-level process: starting with idea validation, moving into expert mentorship, and finishing with market-ready products. Along the way, we equip you with essential 21st-century skills like creative problem-solving and business acumen, turning innovative thoughts into scalable, real-world ventures.
At IEDC MACE, we nurture innovation and empower students to transform their ideas into successful ventures. Join a vibrant community of MACE entrepreneurs and access mentorship, resources, and opportunities to build impactful startups.
Direct access to industry veterans
Access to seed funding & grants
From idea to market execution
Connect with MACE entrepreneurs
XELERATE'26 — an upcoming startup acceleration program empowering students through mentorship, workshops, and networking.
Influencer Summit — a grand conclave bringing leading influencers together to inspire, engage, and empower students.
Learn how to start and scale your startup with industry experts.
MACEKART — a vibrant marketplace event conducted as part of Takshak'25 in collaboration with IEDC MACE.
Marketing 101 — an interactive learning session introducing students to marketing, branding, and business growth strategies.
TECHBIZ 2.0 — a flagship competition testing technical knowledge and business decision-making skills.
Tech Traverse — a Startup and Project Expo jointly organized by IEDC and IIC MACE as part of Takshak'25.
EVOKE — showcasing student innovation, by IEDC MACE × IoT MACE.
HACKIFY — a large-scale hackathon by IEDC MACE focused on solving real-world problems through innovation.
XELERATE — a flagship event by IEDC MACE, showcasing student innovation and entrepreneurship.
A dedicated workspace for brainstorming, prototyping, mentoring, and startup discussions. Perfect for turning your ideas into reality.
Access to Kerala Startup Mission resources, funding, and ecosystem support. Connect with the broader startup community.
Any student from any department and year.
Mostly no. Some premium events may have a small fee.
You get access to mentorship, workshops, hackathons, startup support, networking, certifications, and leadership opportunities.
Yes. IEDC supports idea validation, prototype building, pitch preparation, and connects students to startup ecosystem support.
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