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Institution Innovation Council (IIC) an Initiative of MHRD for selected Higher Education Institutes-

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 in formative 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. SAGE University has been selected for establishing Institution Innovation Council (IIC) (2020) at our premises as per the norms and directions of Innovation Cell, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
  • Major Focus of IIC
    Major Focus of IIC is –
    • To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem
    • Start-up/entrepreneurship supporting Mechanism in HEIs
    • Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework (ARIIA)
    • Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas
    • Develop better Cognitive Ability amongst Technology Students
  • Functions of Institution’s Innovation Council
    • Promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campus.
    • To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by Central MIC in time bounded fashion.
    • 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 industry.
  • Benefits to Institute, Faculty and Students
    • No major capital investment required for establishing IIC as it will make use of existing local ecosystem.
    • Students/Faculty associated with IIC will get exclusive opportunity to participate in various Innovation related initiatives and competitions organized by MHRD.
    • Win exciting Prizes/Certificates every month.
    • Meet/Interact with renowned Business Leaders and top-notch academicians.
    • Opportunity to nurture and prototype new ideas.
    • Mentoring by Industry Professionals.
    • Experimentation with new/latest technologies.
    • Visit new places and learn a new culture.
  • Committee Members:
    S.No. Member's Name Key Roles
    1. Dr. Lalji Prasad (HOI-IAC) President
    2. Dr. Raghvendra Dubey (HOI-IOP.) Vice-President
    3. Dr. Aditya Pratap Singh (IET-MECH) Convener
    4. Dr. PadamShree Sharma (Arts and Humanities) Activity Coordinator
    5. Prof. Vishal Sharma (Ins of L & L studies) Activity Coordinator
    6. Dr. Ati Jain (IAC) IPR Activity Coordinator
    7. Mr. Dhirendra Dohare Member
    8. Mr. Mohit Pandey Member
    9. Dr. Nidhi Tiwari (IET-EC) Innovation Activity
    10. Dr. Akash Singh Panwar (IoPs) NIRF Coordinator
    11. Dr. Nidhi Upadhyay (ICA) ARIIA Coordinator
    12. Prof. Ayush Sapre (JMC) Printing Media
    13. Prof. Sudhanshi Sharma (IOSc) Internship Activity Coordinator
    14. Dr. Swati Dubey (IET-App Sc) Innovation Activity
    15. Prof. Vidhi Joshi (IMS) Social Media Coordinator
    16. Prof. Kapil Vyas (IOS) Member