Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)

Overview

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at [College Name] is dedicated to promoting and nurturing an innovative mindset among students, faculty, and staff. The IIC serves as a platform for fostering creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, providing a conducive environment to turn ideas into impactful innovations. We aim to connect academia with industry, encouraging the practical application of knowledge and research.

In collaboration with Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MoEIC), the IIC drives initiatives that help students become active contributors to the Start-up Ecosystem while also focusing on research and development (R&D), intellectual property rights (IPR), and innovation-based entrepreneurship.

Objectives of the IIC

  • Foster a Culture of Innovation: Encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving among students and faculty.
  • Support Start-ups and Entrepreneurs: Provide mentorship, funding, and resources to students interested in starting their own ventures.
  • Promote Research and Development (R&D): Support innovative projects, prototypes, and solutions that can lead to tangible outcomes.
  • Industry Collaboration: Facilitate partnerships with industry experts, startups, and other institutions to promote knowledge exchange and practical learning.
  • Awareness of IPR: Educate the campus community about Intellectual Property Rights, patents, and copyrights to protect innovative ideas.
  • Organize Innovation Competitions: Conduct hackathons, idea pitching events, and startup competitions to stimulate creativity and innovation.

Committee

Sr. No. Name Designation Post
1 Dr. Shelke R.D. Principal/ President Chairperson
2 Prof. Landage G.B. Vice- President Member
3 Prof. Ghule R.N First Year Incharge    Member
4 Prof. Rajdeo D.S. Lecturer   Member
5 Prof. Patekar A.K Lecturer   Member
 

Key Activities of the IIC

The IIC at MES Engineering College organizes and supports a wide range of activities to create an innovation-driven ecosystem:


1. Innovation and Idea Development Workshops

  • Workshops to train students and faculty on how to transform ideas into workable solutions, focusing on creativity, prototyping, and the initial stages of innovation.

2. Start-up Incubation and Mentorship

  • Mentorship Programs: Successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and alumni guide and mentor aspiring student entrepreneurs.
  • Startup Incubation: Providing support for student start-ups, including workspace, funding, and access to a network of investors and industry leaders.

3. Industry-Academic Partnerships

  • Collaboration with industry leaders and entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between academia and real-world applications.
  • Organizing guest lectures, panel discussions, and webinars by successful innovators and entrepreneurs.

4. Exposure to Innovation Ecosystems

  • Taking students and faculty on industrial visits, start-up fairs, and innovation summits to expose them to global trends and best practices in innovation.

5. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness

  • Regular IPR workshops and training to educate the campus community about patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property protection.

How to Get Involved

Students, faculty, and staff interested in contributing to the innovation ecosystem at MES Engg. College can get involved by:

  1. Joining the IIC: Interested students can apply to be part of the IIC as student representatives. Faculty can also contribute by mentoring student-led projects.
  2. Participating in Events: Keep an eye on announcements for hackathons, innovation challenges, and startup competitions.
  3.  Launching a Start-up: Students with an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to approach the IIC for mentorship and support in starting their own ventures.
  4. Collaborating with Industry: Faculty and students can work on collaborative projects with industry partners facilitated by the IIC.