3.3 Innovation Ecosystem

3.3.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, Indian Knowledge System (IKS),including awareness about IPR, e3.3.1.pdfstablishment of IPR cell, Incubation centre and other initiatives for the creation and transfer of knowledge/technology and the outcomes of the same are evident


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The institution has established an ecosystem to foster innovation, knowledge creation, and knowledge transfer, with dedicated centres for research, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and incubation. One of these centres is the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), which aims to harness the untapped creativity of students and help them become technology-based entrepreneurs. The EDC organises four Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps (EACs) sponsored by DST-NIMAT and provides support and training to students interested in transforming their ideas into startups. Additionally, the institution was awarded a financial grant of over one crore by DST to fund community-oriented projects under the SEED program

The institution also boasts a recognised Institute of Innovation Council (IIC) cell, encouraging students to participate in hackathons and submit their ideas to the YUKTI Innovation Challenge. The institution's Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell conducts awareness programs on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other aspects of intellectual property for both faculty and students. Several faculty members have published patents, received grants, and obtained copyrights thanks to this initiative.

The institution has established the MoE's Innovation Cell (MIC) - the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) to promote innovation further and nurture young students. This council encourages, inspires, and supports students in creating prototypes based on their new ideas. As part of this initiative, four faculty members have completed the certification course in Design Thinking offered by EPICS. Moreover, various departments within the institution actively organise hackathons under the supervision of different cells.