Objectives of IIC cell:

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) program is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE) through MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) in collaboration with AICTE for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to systematically foster the culture of innovation and start-up ecosystem in education institutions.

Innovation Cell program. Launched under the aegis of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the IIC aims to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within higher educational institutions across the country.

Established IIC in 2019 to nurture creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset among students, faculty, and staff, the IIC provides a platform for ideation, collaboration, and implementation of innovative projects. It serves as a catalyst for transforming academic institutions into innovation hubs where cutting-edge ideas are conceptualized, developed, and translated into tangible solutions for societal challenges.

PVGCOET & GKPIOM, Pune have taken initiatives, conducted workshops, seminars, and competitions, the IIC encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, industry linkages, and experiential learning opportunities for students. Pune Vidyarthi Griha College of  Engineering & Technology and GKPIOM, Pune has always taken efforts to establish and inculcate the culture of Innovation and Entrepreneurship since 2001 amongst the students and staff of the college by encouraging staff to attend faculty development programs (FDPs) at EDI, Ahmedabad. This formation has helped to bridge the gap by establishing a connection between the real world entrepreneurs, innovators and the students of the college. It empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to turn their ideas into successful ventures that contribute to economic growth and social welfare.

The objectives and goals of the Institution Innovation Cell (IIC) within an institute typically revolve around fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving among students, faculty, and staff.

Objectives and Goals:

  • Cultivate Innovation Mindset: Instill a mindset of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking among students, faculty, and staff to encourage them to think beyond conventional boundaries.
  • Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across disciplines and departments to foster cross-pollination of ideas and perspectives, leading to innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Support Entrepreneurial Ventures: Provide support and resources for students, faculty, and staff interested in entrepreneurship, including mentorship, incubation facilities, funding opportunities, and access to networks.
  • Incubate Innovative Projects: Nurture innovative ideas and projects by providing incubation support, technical guidance, and access to prototyping facilities to help transform concepts into viable products or services.
  • Facilitate Industry Partnerships: Forge partnerships with industry stakeholders to facilitate technology transfer, collaborative research, internships, and real-world problem-solving projects, enhancing the practical relevance of academic programs.
  • Organize Innovation Events and Workshops: Conduct workshops, seminars, hackathons, and innovation challenges to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial acumen among students and faculty.
  • Promote Research and Development: Encourage research activities focused on addressing societal challenges, fostering innovation-driven research, and promoting commercialization of research outcomes.
  • Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Establish a vibrant innovation ecosystem within the institute comprising innovation labs, maker spaces, and startup incubators to provide a conducive environment for idea generation, experimentation, and collaboration.
  • Foster Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness: Educate students, faculty, and staff about intellectual property rights (IPR) and facilitate the protection and commercialization of innovative ideas through patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
  • Measure and Evaluate Impact: Regularly assess the impact of innovation initiatives, entrepreneurship programs, and industry collaborations to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with the institute’s overall strategic goals.

By working towards these objectives and goals, the IIC can effectively contribute to creating a dynamic and innovative ecosystem within the institute, nurturing the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers.

IIC TEAM

Sr. No.

  

Role

 

 Name of the Staff member

Department
1. President Prof R G Kaduskar Director, PVGCOET & GKPIoM
2. Vice – President Dr M R Tarambale Principal, PVGCOET & GKPIoM
3. Convenor Dr P G Shete E&TC
Dr Mrs M P Atre AIDS
4. External Member Mr Yatin Tambe Industry – Director – FWT Pvt.Ltd.
5. External Member Sanjyot Salgar Industry – Director – Fundamentor
6. Dean Academics Prof M P Potdar E&TC
7. Entrepreneur – Coordinator Dr N G Jaiswal Mech
8. Innovation Activity Co-ordinator Dr M P Bhawalkar Electrical
Prof Mrs G S Bedekar FE
9. Start up Activity Co-ordinators Prof M R Mahajan IT
Dr G V More Mech
10. NIRF Co-ordinators Dr Mrs U S Thakar Electrical
Prof R S Pakankar Mech
11. Internship Co-ordinator Dr S T Gaikwad Electrical
12. IPR Activity Coordinators Prof A M Bhadgale Comp
Prof Mrs U A Walke E&TC
14. Research Coordinators

 

 Prof Mrs T S Khatavkar E&TC
Prof R H Vichare FE
15. Baha/ Supra Coordinator Prof V S Chavan Mech
Prof R M Pange Mech
16.

 

 Social Media Coordinator Prof Mrs L D Sapkal Printing
Prof A S Mirashi FE
Dr Mrs K S Lodha MBA
17. Member – Non Teaching Mr R M Rathod E & TC
18. Member – Non Teaching Mr Rahul Badkas Mech
19. Students representatives Ms Arya Gandhe SE E&TC
Mr Atharva l Tikore TE Mech

RESPONSIBILITIES OF IIC COUNCIL

Sr No Tasks
1 Prepare Resolution
2 Prepare Quarterly Plan : Includes semester’s start and end dates, defining semester
3 Minutes of Meeting
4 Photos of Meetings and Events on regular basis

Activities in the college

AY 2023 -24

Sr. No Title of activity Date and duration Details
1. Quality Education and Innovation 13-4-24 (Saturday)

 

 IQAC arranged the session of Mr Sanjay Bhandari, CEO, Mission Quality Engg.

Mr Shree Phadnis, Managing PartnerTriz Asia
2. Technovision – 2024 13th April 2024 BE Project Competition (E&TC) – Industry & Academic experts for evaluation.

AY 2020-21

1 Webinar on “Start-up: Ideation and Launching, launching new venture and planning” by Dr Amit Dwivedi, EDII 12th July 2020 128 participants, including a total 11 faculty from various departments as Mechanical, E&TC and Printing faculty

AY 2019-20

Sr No Title of the activity Date and duration Details

 
1 Smart Inauguration of Smart Class-room : Curtain Raising using Robot 24th Sep 2019 Robotics Club designed and built a robot to inaugurate the Smart Class-room
2 Infecting minds for IP driven Innovation 10th Oct 2019 Resource Person: Prathamesh Gosavi, Tops and Bolts Lab,

50 students participated in this 4 hours workshop
3 Innovation Day: Logo Design Competition 12th Oct 2019 Total 10 entries
4 Innovation Day: Best Slogan competition for Innovation Theme 13th Oct 2019 Total 5 entries
5 Innovation Day: Essay competition on Innovation theme 14th Oct 2019 Total 5 entries
6 Innovation Day 15th Oct 2019 An Innovation Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm with prize distribution of Logo and Essay competition.
7 Screening of the short film based on innovation, titled, “The Art of Innovation” by Guy Kawasaki, TEDx 15th Oct 2019 A short film based on the innovation concept to explain  the key aspects of it
8 Industry C4i4 Lab visit 29th Jan 2020 Industry 4.0 standard discussion