Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE) through the MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE, fosters a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within higher educational institutions. At our university, the IIC serves as a structured platform that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving among students and faculty. It supports the transformation of ideas into prototypes and scalable solutions through mentorship, resources, and continuous guidance. The council organizes workshops, seminars, hackathons, and ideation challenges to ensure consistent engagement throughout the year. It also builds a collaborative ecosystem by connecting students with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovation networks. The IIC promotes intellectual property awareness and integrates with R&D, incubation, and IPR cells to provide comprehensive support. This initiative enhances student opportunities, faculty involvement, and institutional recognition while contributing to a sustainable and impactful innovation ecosystem aligned with national priorities.

Vision

To foster a dynamic and inclusive innovation ecosystem that empowers students to realize their dreams through creativity, research, and entrepreneurship, contributing to transformative societal impact in alignment with ITM University Gwalior’s vision of excellence and its motto, ‘Celebrating Dreams’.

Mission

  • To promote a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and design thinking among students and faculty through continuous innovation-driven activities.
  • To provide mentorship, resources, and industry exposure that enable the development of innovative ideas into prototypes, start-ups, and intellectual property.
  • To strengthen collaboration with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovation networks for knowledge exchange and skill enhancement.
  • To integrate innovation, research, and entrepreneurship through structured support systems such as incubation centers, IPR cells, and R&D initiatives.

Objectives

  • To create an innovation-driven culture within the university.
  • To encourage students and faculty to participate in ideation, prototyping, and start-up activities.
  • To organize workshops, hackathons, and seminars that inspire entrepreneurial thinking.
  • To promote research and development aligned with national priorities like the Atal Innovation Mission and Startup India Initiative.

Key Activities

  • Idea Generation & Hackathons: Regular brainstorming sessions and hackathons to identify innovative solutions to current challenges
  • Workshops & Training Programs: Hands-on sessions on design thinking, intellectual property rights (IPR), and start-up incubation.
  • Mentorship Programs: Access to a network of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers to guide innovative projects.
  • Start-up Support: Assistance with funding, incubation, and scaling entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Industry Collaboration: Partnerships with leading organizations to provide real-world exposure and resources.

Join Us

  • Conduction of 34+ impactful activities in the previous year.
  • Expansion to a dynamic team of 18 active members, focusing on continuous growth and innovation.

Achievements

  • Conducted 34+ impactful activities in the previous year.
  • Expanded to a team of 18 active members.

Join Us

Students, faculty, and innovators are invited to become a part of the IIC ecosystem and contribute to building transformative solutions.

Contact Us

Dr. Vandana Bharthi
President, Institution Innovation Council (IIC)
ITM University Gwalior
Phone: +91-9826276759

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