The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, launched in partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2018. This program is designed to systematically foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country.

Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) at MIT World Peace University

At MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) plays a pivotal role in cultivating an ecosystem that encourages creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking. In alignment with the objectives of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), the IIC at MIT-WPU actively supports students in developing their innovative ideas into viable prototypes, research projects, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Functioning as an inclusive and collaborative platform, the IIC engages students from diverse academic backgrounds, providing opportunities to ideate, innovate, and co-create. A variety of programs—such as seminars, workshops, hackathons, and industry interaction sessions—are organized to nurture essential skills like design thinking, problem-solving, and business acumen. With dedicated faculty mentors and advisors, students receive the continuous guidance and encouragement needed to refine their concepts and translate them into impactful solutions.

The IIC’s mission is to empower students through experiential learning, promote leadership, and instil a mindset of experimentation and research-driven innovation. By bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application, the council contributes significantly to both technological innovation and societal development.

Through close collaboration with MIT-WPU’s Innovation Hub and Technology Business Incubator (TBI), the IIC offers access to cutting-edge infrastructure, expert mentoring, seed funding, and networking opportunities. This strong support system enables both students and alumni to successfully launch and scale their ventures. Ultimately, the IIC at MIT-WPU is committed to fostering a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit that drives sustainable growth and transformative impact within and beyond the university.

Objective

Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by encouraging creative thinking, problem-solving, and startup development among students and faculty.
Create a vibrant innovation ecosystem through regular activities, mentoring, support for ideation, prototyping, incubation, and technology transfer.
Integrate innovation into academics by fostering research, IPR awareness, and real-world application of innovative solutions.

Functions

Organizing regular innovation and entrepreneurship-related workshops, hackathons, seminars, and expert talks.
Facilitating design thinking, idea validation, and prototype development activities.
Supporting students and faculty in filing patents, copyrights, and design registration working on commercialization strategies.
Encouraging participation in national innovation challenges, startup contests, and incubation programs.
Building strong networks with industry mentors, investors, incubators, and other IICs across the country.

Benefits

Exposure to real-world innovation and startup practices through hands-on learning.
Mentorship and guidance from experts in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship.
Opportunity to develop and showcase innovative ideas and get support for prototyping and incubation.
Opportunities to participate in prestigious national initiatives such as Smart India Hackathon, Toycathon, YUKTI – National Innovation Repository, and the KAPILA program for IPR awareness and support.
Development of entrepreneurial mindset and skillsets, preparing students to become job creators rather than job seekers.

IIC Council

Sr.	NAME OF MEMBER	DESIGNATION	MEMBER TYPE	CONTACT
1	Dr. Ganesh M. Kakandikar	President	Teaching	9860641885
2	Dr. Vinod Shastri	Vice-President	Teaching	9822262373
3	Dr. Deepali Jawale	Convener	Teaching	9422223338
4	Dr. Vikram Shete	Startup Activity Coordinator	Teaching	9833838177
5	Dr. Surbhi Razdan	IPR Activity/TTO Coordinator	Teaching	9422293509
6	Dr. Vinay Munde	Innovation Activity Member	Teaching	7745023593
7	Mr. Sanjeeb Biswal	Internship Activity Coordinator	Non-Teaching	8055739221
8	Dr. Kundlik Mali	NIRF Coordinator	Teaching	9689900884
9	Mr. Girish Bansode	Social Media Coordinator	Non-Teaching	9822243843
10	Dr. Aashish Utage	NISP Coordinator	Teaching	9028876791
11	Dr. Abhishek Thote	Member	Teaching	8446640525
12	Dr. Arunabh Pandey	Member	Teaching	8400945236
13	Dr. Kiran Shejale	Member	Teaching	9822145673
14	Mr. Sachin Kulkarni	Member from IQAC	Teaching	9422083695
15	Dr. Vaidehi Deshmukh	Member	Teaching	9422060462
16	Dr. Ankita Agarwal	Member	Teaching	8100364903
17	Dr. Shilpa Budhavale Shitole	Member	Teaching	9975038127
18	Dr. Hemlata Gangwar	Member	Teaching	9766001510
19	Dr. Nithya Kutti	Member	Teaching	9000143408
20	Dr. Aditi Chakrabarti	Member	Teaching	7380840267
21	Mr. Pramod Mali	Member	Teaching	9850161361
22	Dr. Vrushali Pagire	Member	Teaching	7380840267
23	Ms. Seema Patil	Member	Teaching	9923417684
24	Ms. Priya Kale	Member	Teaching	9552524624
25	Ms. Sai Sumant	Member	Teaching	9881922571
26	Dr. Chandrakant Bobade	Member	Teaching	9921596447
27	Mr. Sumeet Kulkarni	Innovation Coordinator	Student	8668262430
28	Vaanya Kshtriya	Startup Coordinator	Student	9711102267
29	Rushabh Muchhal	Internship Coordinator	Student	8149318478
30	Swastik Singh	IPR Coordinator	Student	9835929598
31	Keshvi Sachdev	Social Media Coordinator	Student	9479484673
32	Mr. Raghavendra Bhat	IP Expert	Expert	9767608088
33	Mr. Kanak Kawadiwale	Alumni Entrepreneur	Expert	9403311409
34	Mr. Navnath Suryavanshi	Industry Association Representative	Expert	9881056538
35	Manager, Bank of India	Bank Representative	Expert	-
36	Chief Executive Officer, MIT-TBI	Incubation Centre Representative	Expert	-