Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
"Innovation is the art of turning today's dreams into tomorrow's reality, and entrepreneurship is the vessel that carries those dreams forward."
MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) launched the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) program in collaboration with AICTE for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). The goal of this program is to promote the culture of innovation and start-up ecosystem in educational institutions.
Innovation and startups are the animating elements of a dynamic and thriving economy. They play a pivotal role in driving progress, pushing boundaries, and addressing pressing societal challenges. The need for innovation is paramount in today's rapidly evolving world, where technological advancements and changing consumer preferences demand constant adaptation. Startups, with their agility and fresh perspectives, are uniquely positioned to harness innovation and transform ideas into impactful solutions. They bring novel concepts to market, disrupt traditional industries, and create new avenues for growth and employment.
Objectives
To conduct various innovation, startup -related activities prescribed by MIC from time to time.
Mentoring the students in innovation, startup, and IPR activities.
To organise Hackathons, idea competition, mini-challenges etc. involving industry.
To organise periodic workshops/seminars/ interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals.
Connecting with other IICs to develop an ecosystem conducive to the innovators.
SR No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
1 | Director, IIITA | Advisor |
2 | Dean (R&D) | President |
3 | Dr. Pramod Kumar | Convener |
4 | Dr. T. Pant | Innovation Activity Coordinator |
5 | Dr. Pragya Singh | Start-Up Activity Coordinator |
6 | Dr. Rekha Verma | Internship Coordinator |
7 | Dr. Prasanna Kumar Mishra | IPR Activity Coordinator |
8 | Dr. Srijit Bhattacharjee | Social Media Coordinator |
9 | Dr. Shiv Ram Dubey | ARIIA Coordinator |
10 | Dr. Shiv Ram Dubey | NIRF Coordinator |
11 | Pankaj Kumar | Strategy Incharge |
Explore a vibrant array of innovation-driven events at IIITA's IIC Club, where creativity meets entrepreneurship. Engage with cutting-edge ideas, inspiring talks, and hands-on workshops shaping the future of technology and business.
The training program covered details on intellectual property rights, copyrights, patents, etc. The participants could learn the technology translation procedures of making patents related to the US and other motivations for creating start-up. The focus of the training program was on intellectual property rights, patents related to India and other countries, the supporting platform, and required exposure.
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