IIC-JKLU

Institution Innovation Council (IIC) an Initiative of MHRD for selected Higher Education Institutes. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India has established 'MHRD's Innovation Cell (MIC)' to systematically foster the culture of Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). A network of IICs are established to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion ecosystem in the campuses. 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.