Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)-MHRD

Major Focus of IIC is –

• To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem
• Start-up/entrepreneurship supporting Mechanism in HEIs
• Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework (ARIIA)
• Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas
• Develop better Cognitive Ability amongst Technology Students

Functions of Institution’s Innovation Council

• Promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campus.
• To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by Central MIC in time bounded fashion.
• Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.
• Organize periodic workshops/ seminars/ interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
• Network with peers and national entrepreneurship development organizations.
• Create an Institution’s Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institution’s faculty and students.
• Organize Hackathons, idea competition, mini-challenges etc., with the involvement of industry.

Benefits to Institute, Faculty and Students

• No major capital investment required for establishing IIC as it will make use of existing local ecosystem.
• Students/Faculty associated with IIC will get exclusive opportunity to participate in various Innovation related initiatives and competitions organized by MHRD.
• Win exciting Prizes/Certificates every month.
• Meet/Interact with renowned Business Leaders and top-notch academicians.
• Opportunity to nurture and prototype new ideas.
• Mentoring by Industry Professionals.
• Experimentation with new/latest technologies
• Visit new places and learn a new culture.