ABOUT
Why Institute’s Innovation Council?
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 while they are in formative years. MIC has envisioned creation of ‘Institute’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 these campuses.
IIC – Focus
Major Focus of IIC
1. To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem
2. Start-up/ entrepreneurship supporting Mechanism in HEIs
3. Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework (ARRIA)
4.Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas
5. Develop better Cognitive Ability amongst Technology Students
Functions of Institutes’s Innovation Council
1.To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by Central MIC in time bounded 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.
Activity Schedule
S.No. |
Date |
Activity |
1. |
September 02, 2020 |
A Lecture on "Role of Science & Technology and Innovation In Modern Society" |
2. |
October 16, 2020 |
Online Seminar on Roles and Responsibilities of Higher Technical Institutions in Effective Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 |
3. |
December 11, 2020 |
A Symposium on “National Education Policy: Innovation, Entrepreneurship And Technology Transfer” |
4. |
December 12, 2020 |
My Story- Motivational Session By Successful Entrepreneur / Startup Founder – Mr Yugansh Chokra |
5. |
December 26, 2020 |
Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking And Innovation Design |
6. |
December 26, 2020 |
Session on Identifying Intellectual Property Component at Early Stage of Innovation |
7. |
December 27, 2020 |
Motivational Session By Successful Innovators – Mr. Ashutosh Burnwal |
8. |
December 27, 2020 |
Orientation Session on National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP) |
9. |
February 27, 2021 |
Session with "Building an Innovation/Product Fit for the Market” |
10. |
March 26, 2021 |
Session on “How to Plan for Startups- Legal & Ethical Steps” |
11. |
March 27, 2021 |
Annual Entrepreneurship Summit, Renaissance 2k21 |
12. |
March 27, 2021 |
Semester Break: Internship at Start-Up |
13. |
March 27, 2021 |
Session/ Panel Discussion with Innovation and Startup Ecosystem Enablers from the Region / State / National Level |
14. |
March 27, 2021 |
Interactive Mentoring Session with "Successful Start-Up Founders” |
15. |
March 27, 2021 |
Mentorship Session for Innovators (or) Student Entrepreneurs through Experts and (or) Innovation Ambassadors/ Innovation Agent |
16. |
April 14, 2021 |
Session On Business Model Canvas (BMC) |
17. |
April 15, 2021 |
Session on Angel Investment / VC Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Entrepreneurs |
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TEAM
Senior Faculty Member |
President |
Prof. Geetika E-mail : geetika@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Vice – President |
Prof. Anil K. Singh E-mail : ak@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Convener |
Prof. Shivesh Sharma E-mail : shiveshs@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (NIRF Coordinator) |
Dr. Naresh Kumar E-mail : nsisodia@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (ARIIA Coordinator) |
Dr. Ambak Kumar Rai E-mail : ambakrai@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (Social Media Coordinator) |
Dr. Sameer Srivastava E-mail : sameers@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (Innovation Activity Coordinator) |
Dr. Jitendra N. Gangwar E-mail : jgangwar@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (Internship Activity Coordinator) |
Dr. V. Murari E-mail : vmurari@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (IPR Activity Coordinator) |
Dr. Arun Prakash E-mail : arun@mnnit.ac.in |
Faculty Member |
Member (Start up Activity Coordinator) |
Dr. Pramod Soni E-mail : pramod@mnnit.ac.in |
Students from Host Institution |
Startup Coordinator |
Mr. Himanshu Chaurasia |
Students from Host Institution |
Internship Coordinator |
Mr. Mani Shukla |
Students from Host Institution |
Innovation Coordinator |
Mr. Ashutosh Sabat |
Students from Host Institution |
IPR Coordinator |
Ms. Siddhi Mahawar |
Students from Host Institution |
Social Media Coordinator |
Ms. Harleen Kaur |
Students from Host Institution |
List enclosed |
Ms. Tanisha Kumbhakar |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Vivek Kumar |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Ms. Pragya Sharma |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Aditya Gupta |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Ms. Shamoyeeta Saha |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Vibhor Garhwa |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Yash Khandelwal |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Souhardya Chatterjee |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Harish Goyal |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Prasanna Sneha |
Students from Host Institution |
Member |
Mr. Nikhil Gaur |