Institution’s Innovation Council
Brief outline of MHRD’s IIC
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India has established ‘MHRD’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The primary mandate of MIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes while they are informative years. MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)’ across selected HEIs. A network of these IICs will be established to promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campuses.
Major focus of IIC
To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem. Start-up supporting Mechanism in HEIs. Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework. Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas. Develop better Cognitive Ability for Technology Students.
Functions of IICs
- To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by Central MIC in time bound 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 industries.
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Staff Committee
Sr.No | Name of Committee Member | Role |
| 1 | Dr. S. D. Nawale | Head, IIC |
| 2 | Prof. S. T. Jagtap | President, IIC |
| 3 | Prof. M. H. Naikwadi | Vice President& ARIIA Coordinator, IIC |
| 4 | Prof. Gulnaj I. Patel | Convener, IIC |
| 5 | Prof. Yashraj Bansode | Startup Activity Coordinator, IIC |
| 6 | Prof. Swati Joshi | IPR Activity Coordinator, IIC |
| 7 | Prof. Fareed Valsangkar | NIRF Coordinator, IIC |
| 8 | Prof. Hemant Lagdive | Internship Coordinator, IIC |
| 9 | Prof. Suraj Dhanave | Social Media Coordinator, IIC |
| 10 | Prof. Sumedh Pathak | Innovation Activity Coordinator, IIC |
IIC Rating 2019-20
IIC Rating 2018-19
IIC Calendar Activities for Academic Year 2020-21 | |||
Semester I | |||
Quarter 1 | |||
Sr. No. | Activity | Mandatory/ Elective | Thrust Area |
1 | IIC Council formation or upgradation (of existing council) at Institute level. Conduct first council meeting. |
Mandatory |
Inspiration, Motivation and Ideation |
2 | Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunity” | Elective | |
3 | My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Innovators | Elective | |
4 | My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur/Startup founder. | Elective | |
5 | Session on Problem Solving and Ideation Workshop | Elective | |
6 | Exposure and field visit for problem identification | Elective | |
7 | Pitching workshop & linkage of innovators with Innovation Ambassadors. | Elective | |
8 | Panel Discussion on Atmanirbhar Bharat- Vocal for Local, Make In India for the world. |
Elective | |
9 | Orientation Session on National Education Policy (with a focus on Innovation and entrepreneurship) | Mandatory | |
Quarter 2 | |||
1 | IIC Council Meeting- Review of Q1 progress and Planning for Q2. | Mandatory |
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2 | Session on Process of Innovation Development | Elective |
Validation and Concept Development |
3 | Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design | Elective | |
4 | Field/Exposure Visit to Fab lab, Makers Space, Design Centres, City clusters etc. | Elective | |
5 | Workshop on Entrepreneurship Development Phases | Elective | |
6 | Design Validation through various model of design validation (e.g. Double Diamond Approach) |
Elective | |
7 | Session on identifying Intellectual Property component at the early stage of Innovation |
Elective | |
8 | Idea/ PoC pitching & validation and Institute level PoC competition. Submission of Idea/PoC on IIC Portal |
Mandatory | |
9 | Orientation session for all students & faculties of Institute by Innovation Ambassador |
Elective | |
10 | Call for paper writing and research report on Innovation | Elective | |
11 | Orientation Session on National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP) | Mandatory | |
12 | Semester Break : Internship at startup | Elective | |
Semester II | |||
Quarter 3 | |||
1 | IIC Council Meeting- Review of Q2 progress and Planning of Q3. | Mandatory |
Prototype, Design, Process Development for Business Model/ Process/ Services |
2 | Field/Exposure Visit to Incubation Unit/Patent Facilitation Centre/Technology Transfer Centre/ Co-working spaces |
Elective | |
3 | Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development - Prototyping | Elective | |
4 | Session/ Workshop on Business Model Canvas (BMC) | Elective | |
5 | Business Plan/Prototype Competition to Invite Innovative Business Models from Students |
Elective | |
6 | Session on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps” | Elective | |
7 | Interactive Session/Mentoring Session with "Successful Start-up founders” (Entrepreneurs in Campus) |
Elective | |
8 | Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP management for start up | Elective | |
9 | Mentorship Session for Innovators (or) Student Entrepreneurs through experts and (or) Innovation Ambassadors/Innovation Agent |
Elective | |
10 | Orientation session for all students & faculties of Institute by Innovation Ambassador(s). |
Mandatory | |
Quarter 4 | |||
1 | IIC Council Meeting- Review of Q3 progress and Planning of Q4 | Mandatory |
Awareness about Startup and related Ecosystem |
2 | Session on Prototype Validation - Converting Prototype into a Startup | Elective | |
3 | Session on Accelerators/Incubation - Opportunities for Students & Faculties - Early Stage Entrepreneurs |
Elective | |
4 | Organise Session on “Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business”- Boot Camp (or)Mentoring Session |
Elective | |
5 | Session on Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Entrepreneurs |
Elective | |
6 | Session on Building an Innovation/ product fit for market | Elective | |
7 | Session/ Panel discussion with innovation and Startup Ecosystem Enablers from the region/state/national level |
Elective | |
8 | Orientation session for all students & faculties of Institute by Innovation Ambassador |
Elective | |
9 | Semester Break : Internship at startup. | Elective | |