Introduction

The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) was established by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to foster a culture of innovation and promote a startup ecosystem within educational institutions. Collaborating with the AICTE, the MoE aims to enhance innovation in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs).

The IIC’s primary goal is to engage teachers, students, and staff in various activities related to innovation and entrepreneurship. These activities include problem-solving, creativity, design thinking, proof of concept development, intellectual property rights (IPR), and project management during pre-incubation and incubation stages. The initiative seeks to build and sustain a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in HEIs.

Objectives of IIC

  • Establish a vibrant regional innovation environment.
  • Support startup mechanisms within Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs).
  • Develop an ecosystem for concept scouting and idea pre-incubation while enhancing students’ cognitive skills in technology.

Functions of IIC

  • Promote innovation within the institution through diverse initiatives.
  • Implement various innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives as directed by the Central MIC, adhering to timelines.
  • Create a mentorship network for student innovators by organizing regular workshops, seminars, and interactions with investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

Benefits of IIC

  • Minimal capital investment is required to establish the IIC, as it leverages the existing local ecosystem.
  • Students and faculty affiliated with the IIC gain exclusive access to a range of innovation programs and competitions organized by the MHRD.
  • Opportunities to develop and test innovative ideas.
  • Mentorship from industry experts.
  • Hands-on experience with new and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Exposure to diverse environments and cultures.

Members of IIC Committee

1 Name Designation
2 Dr Shweta Mishra President
3 Dr Abhishek Mishra Vice President
4 Mr Anup Kr. Singh Convenor
5 Dr Pankaj Prajapati Member
6 Mr Amritanshu Vaish Member
7 Dr Vinay Kumar Yadav Member
8 Dr Prashant Kr Srivastava Member
9 Dr Avneesh Kr Singh Member
10 Mr Alok Mishra Member
11 Dr Jitendra Kurmi Member
12 Mrs Vandana Pathak Member
13 Mr Shiv Singh Member
14 Mr Gaurav Shukla Member
15 Mr Vipin Rawat Member
16 Dr Razia Sultan Member