About IIC

Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established ‘MoE’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.

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, MAU

• Establishing start-up support mechanisms in HEIs.
• Creating a vibrant local innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Function ecosystem for scouting and pre-incubation of ideas.
• Preparation for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework.
• Enhancing cognitive abilities of technology students.

Function of IIC, MAU

• Conducting innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities as per MIC guidelines.
• Organizing workshops, seminars, interactions with industry professionals.
• Identifying and rewarding innovations, sharing success stories.
• Building a mentor pool for student innovators.
• Establishing networks with peers and national entrepreneurship organizations.
• Hosting events like Hackathons, idea competitions, and challenges with industry involvement.