Institutional Distinctiveness

BMU distinguishes itself through a robust commitment to fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and creating transformative opportunities for students, faculty, and the community. Anchored by initiatives like ACIC-BMU Propel and the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I2E), the university provides a learning ecosystem for developing an entrepreneurial mindset and a dynamic ecosystem for grassroots innovation and venture creation.

2023-2024 witnessed the total number of start-ups incubated going up to 72 with 42% of these having women founders. 11 of the total start-ups had annual revenue of more than 2.5 million INR. Total valuation of these ventures exceeded INR 350 Crore. Notable outcomes includes the creation of 500+ jobs through these startups addressing areas like cleantech, mobility, assistive tech, and spacetech.

The I2E learning hub integrates entrepreneurial thinking into the curriculum through minors and electives like Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, fostering problem-solving skills and ethical leadership. More than 50% students on the campus opted for one or more courses in entrepreneurship. Programs like Hackathons and Ideathons provide a pipeline for innovation and incubation, supporting prototype development and venture creation.

BMU’s focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, resilience, and creative problem-solving ensures its graduates embody an entrepreneurial ethos, driving societal impact and sustainable innovation.