Introduction

Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established MoEs 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 Institutions Innovation Council (IICs)across selected HEIs. A network of these IICs will be established to pr omote 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 Institutions Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institutions faculty and students.
Organize Hackathons, idea competition, mini-challenges etc. with the involvement of industries.
Sl.No. Role Name Designation Department
1 President Dr. Rama Vaidynathan Director R&D Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam CoE in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2 Vice President Dr. Reena Das Research Scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam CoE in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3 Convener Dr.N.S.Shubhasharee Dean E&S Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute
4 Start-up Coordinator Mr. H Mohamed Rizwan Manager Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam CoE in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
5 IPR Coordinator Ms.B Anandhi Assistant Professor Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
6 Innovation Coordinator Dr.A.R.Arunachalam Associate Professor Department of Computer Science
7 ARIIA Coordinator Dr. J Arun Kumar Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology
8 External Patent Expert Mr. D Balaji Patent Attorney
9 Training Coordinator Dr. Balakrishnan Associate Professor MGR Institute Industry Partnership