Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established ‘MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of Innovation among all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) across HEIs. A network of IICs is established to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion ecosystem in the campuses
Major Focus
- To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
- Start-up supporting mechanism in HEIs.
- Establish function ecosystem for scouting ideas and pre-incubation of ideas.
- Develop better cognitive ability among students.
Function of IIC
- To conduct various Innovation, IPR and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by MIC in time bound fashion.
- Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.
- Organize periodic workshops/ seminars/ interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
- Network with peers and national entrepreneurship development organizations.
- Create an Institution’s Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institution’s faculty and students.
- Organize Hackathons, idea competition, mini-challenges etc. with the involvement of industries.
IIC Members
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Name of Member
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Designation
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Key Role
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Dr. Shajan Kuriakose
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Principal STCET
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President
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Dr. M. John Robert Prince
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Professor – Civil Engineering
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Convenor
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Dr. Yogesh M
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Professor – Mechanical Engineering
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Innovation and Startup Activity Coordinator
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Dr. Asish B Mathews
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Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering
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Internship Activity Coordinator
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Dr. Vipin Gopan
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Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering
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IPR Activity Coordinator
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Prof. Jaison Mathew John
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Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Engineering
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Social Media
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Dr. Raneesh K Y
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Professor - Agriculture Engineering
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ARIIA Coordinator,NIRF Coordinator
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Mr. Sidharth T V
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Student- Computer Science and Engineering
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Innovation Coordinator
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Mr. Nandhu Anil
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Student- Computer Science and Engineering
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Startup Coordinator
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Mr. Sudhi P S
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Student- Electronics and Communication Engineering
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Internship Coordinator
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Mr. Munna Krishna
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Student- Mechanical Engineering
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Social Media Coordinator
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Mr. Ben Johnson
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Student- Mechanical Engineering
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IPR Coordinator
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Dr. K A Aboobaker
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Vice President
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Chairman-Baker Associates and Consultants, Cochin
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Mr. Bukhari Shajahan
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Member
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CEO- Alphatech
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Mr. Jithin Jacob Issac
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Member
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CEO- Techius Solutions
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Mr. Aden S George
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Member
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Founder and CEO-Silver wood Builders and Designers
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