Professor Deepak Mahajan sir opened the session with a focus on the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among students. He emphasized the need for structured support and resources to transform innovative ideas into successful ventures. He stated the primarily IICs role is to engage large number of faculty, student and staff in various innovation and entrepreneurship related activities such as ideation, problem solving, proof of concept development, design thinking, PR project handling and management so that innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem gets established and stabilized in Institute.
He told that to establish a robust Institute Innovation Council (IIC) at Institute, the following coordinators are essential for the successful implementation and management of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives:
- Chairman
- Vice Chairman
- Convener
- Startup Coordinator
- Innovation Activity Coordinator
- IPR Coordinator
- NIRF Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- ARIIA Coordinator
- Student Members
These coordinators will play a crucial role in fostering an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship, ensuring that the council’s objectives are met effectively.
He even given idea to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among students, the council should organize and promote a variety of engaging activities, including
- Innovative Idea Discussions:
- Educational Movies and Documentaries:
- Workshops and Seminars
- Pitch Competitions:
- Networking Events:
By implementing these activities, the Institute Innovation Council will create a dynamic and supportive ecosystem that encourages students to explore their innovative ideas, engage with entrepreneurial practices, and develop skills necessary for successful ventures.
