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Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) - A National Initiative
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
Roles | Name & Details | Roles | Name & Details |
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President |
Prof. Dr. techn. Murthy S.S.S. CHAVALI Yadav |
Vice President |
Dr. Bharat Chaudhari |
Convener |
Dr. Deepali Pankaj Javale |
NIRF Coordinator |
Dr. Kundlik Mali |
IPR Activity Coordinator |
Dr. Surbhi Razdan |
Internship Activity |
Mr. Sanjeeb Biswal |
Innovation |
Dr. Abhishek Thote |
Start up Activity Coordinator |
Mr. Ninad Patil |
Member |
Dr. Shankar Mali |
Member |
Dr. Arunabh Pandey |
Member |
Dr. Shubhalaxmi Joshi |
Member |
Dr. Vinita Kale |
Member |
Dr. Shvetank Bhatt |
Member |
Dr. Somya Mishra |
Member |
Vinay Munde |
Social Media |
Shubham Deshmukh |
Member |
Dr. Kiran Shejale |
Member |
Ankita Agarwal |
Member |
Shilpa Budhavale |
Member |
Hemlata Gangwar |
Member |
Nikhil Mhala |