The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, through the Innovation Cell to systematically foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up development in educational institutions.

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Overview

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is a platform established in higher education institutions to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking among students and faculty. Formed under the guidelines of the MoE’s Innovation Cell, the council works to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem on campus.

Vision

The focus is to evolve a vibrant local innovation ecosystem, prominently by deriving effective support and mechanisms that address the global competencies in the Nation Building.

Mission

To provide a wide range of opportunities that foster an entrepreneurial culture transforming an innovative idea into a business and start-ups.

Objectives of IIC

• Encourage students and faculty to participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activities.
• Organize workshops, idea competitions, hackathons, and start-up-related events.
• Build an ecosystem that supports idea incubation and prototype development.
• Connect institutions with industry experts, mentors, and innovation ambassadors.
• Promote design thinking, problem-solving, and research-based projects.

Functions of IIC

• Conduct regular activities such as webinars, innovation contests, and exhibitions.
• Facilitate pre-incubation and incubation support through partnerships.
• Track and nurture promising ideas and innovations within the institution.
• Ensure participation in national-level innovation rankings and programs.

Benefits to Institution & Students

• Enhances innovation culture on campus.
• Provides mentorship and exposure to entrepreneurship.
• Helps students convert ideas into prototypes/start-ups.
• Improves performance in national innovation initiatives (e.g., ARIIA).
• Builds strong industry–academia collaboration.