About Crucible Innovation Forum

Crucible Innovation Forum is the official innovation and incubation centre of Trident Group of Institutions, Bhubaneswar. Established in 2023, it acts as a launchpad for creative minds to turn ideas into impactful ventures with mentorship, resources, and infrastructure.

Key Initiatives

• Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) funded by DST
• Cisco thingQbator – an IoT-focused makerspace
• Startup Bootcamps and Hackathons
• Workshops on emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc.)

Our Mission

To empower innovators by nurturing their ideas with expert mentorship, training programs, access to labs and workspace, and guiding them to build scalable and sustainable startups that address real-world problems.

Our Vision

To be a premier hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Eastern India, inspiring the next generation of changemakers.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts
• Co-working spaces with high-speed internet
• Access to labs and prototyping tools
• Funding guidance and investor connects
• Startup registration and legal support