IIC
Institution’s Innovation Council
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), an initiative of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, promotes innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty in Higher Educational Institutions through structured activities and initiatives.
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
Institution’s Innovation Council Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell under the Ministry of Education to systematically foster the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty in Higher Educational Institutions. The council aims to encourage students to explore innovative ideas, develop problem-solving skills and transform creative ideas into viable products, services and startups.
Objectives
- To promote an innovation and entrepreneurship culture in the institution.
- To motivate students and faculty to develop innovative ideas and projects.
- To organize innovation-related workshops, seminars and competitions.
- To provide mentoring and support for startup ideas.
- To collaborate with industries, entrepreneurs and research organizations.
Functions
Functions of IIC
The Functions of IIC focus on promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and creative thinking among students and faculty. It organizes workshops, seminars, idea competitions and mentorship programs to support innovative projects and startup initiatives.
The Institution’s Innovation Council performs the following key functions:
- Promote Innovation Activities
Conduct idea competitions, hackathons, design thinking workshops and innovation challenges.
- Entrepreneurship Development
Encourage students to develop entrepreneurial skills and convert ideas into startups.
- Mentorship & Guidance
Provide mentoring support for student innovators and connect them with industry experts.
- Intellectual Property Awareness
Organize sessions on patents, copyrights, trademarks & intellectual property rights (IPR).
- Startup Support
Facilitate incubation, prototype development and startup ecosystem exposure.
- Collaboration & Networking
Build partnerships with industries, startups, research institutions and innovation hubs.
- Student Engagement
Outcomes
Expected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include the development of innovative projects and functional prototypes by students. The initiative encourages greater participation in innovation and startup activities, strengthens the institution’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and promotes meaningful collaboration between academia and industry, supporting practical learning, research and real-world problem solving.
- Development of innovative projects and prototypes.
- Increased student participation in innovation and startup activities.
- Strengthening of entrepreneurship ecosystem in the institution.
- Enhanced collaboration between academia and industry.
Council Members
Faculty Council Members
Faculty Council Members provide academic leadership, support institutional governance and contribute to policy decisions, ensuring effective teaching, curriculum development, student welfare and the overall academic progress of the institution.
Dr. E Mayarani
President
Ms. Ansamma Joseph
Vice President
Ms. Manju Mukundan
NIRF Coordinator
Ms. Vidhya B Nair
Convener
Ms. Hema T
Start up Activity Coordinator
Ms. Asha Ramachandran
Internship Activity Coordinator
Mr. Harish Kumar B
IPR Activity Coordinator
Mr. Anoop Gopinath
Innovation Activity
Ms. Jaya Thomas
Social Media
Council Members
Student Council Members
Student Council Members represent the student community, organize campus activities, promote leadership and teamwork, address student concerns and work with the administration to enhance student engagement and campus life.
Ajith Sunil - BBA
Startup Coordinator
Aneena Mariyam Kurian - BBA
Internship Coordinator
Dhrupathy Acharya - BBA
Social Media Coordinator
Kasinath Sabu - BBA
Innovation Coordinator
Martin Roy - BCA
Social Media Coordinator
Nandhana Biju - BCA
Innovation Coordinator
Niranjan Rajlal Lenin - BCA
Student Convenor
Prakruthy M Renjith - BCA
Innovation Coordinator
