Overview
The Innovation & Incubation Cell (IIC) at our institution is designed to nurture innovation at the grassroots level. It provides an environment that promotes ideation, prototyping, and commercialization of new products and technologies. The cell supports early-stage entrepreneurs, research-oriented students, and technical innovators by giving them access to tools, mentorship, and funding sources.
Focus Areas
- Product Development & Design Thinking
- Research-Industry Collaboration
- Patent Filing and Intellectual Property Rights Awareness
- Access to prototyping labs, 3D printers, IoT kits, and testing platforms
- Support for participating in state/national innovation contests (e.g., Smart India Hackathon)
Outcome
Several student-led projects have reached the prototype stage and have been showcased at district and university-level expos. The incubation cell works toward transforming viable ideas into market-ready solutions.