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 informative 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.
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.
2. Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.
3. Organize periodic workshops/ seminars/ interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
4. Network with peers and national entrepreneurship development organizations.
5. Create an Institution’s Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institution’s faculty and students.
6. Organize Hackathons, idea competition, mini-challenges etc. with the involvement of industries.
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