Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)

IIC, or Institution's Innovation Council, is an initiative by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC) to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education institutions across India. It encourages students, faculty, and staff to engage in activities like ideation, problem-solving, and developing prototypes to create an innovation ecosystem within the campus. The program aims to nurture critical thinking, design thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset among students.

Key functions and activities:

• Fostering innovation: IICs organize workshops, seminars, and competitions to encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving.
• Promoting entrepreneurship: They help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and provide mentorship for turning ideas into products and services.
• Developing skills: The councils focus on building skills like Design Thinking, critical thinking, and an innovative thought process in students.
• Creating an ecosystem: IICs work to create a supportive environment by connecting students with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals.
• Mentorship and support: They facilitate mentorship and provide guidance for pre-incubation and incubation stages of projects, including intellectual property rights (IPR) and project management.
• Connecting with industry: They facilitate interactions between industry, research institutions, and students to translate ideas into products that address societal needs.

IIC Activities

Title: IIC

Event Type: Others

Description:

The IIC meeting was held on 20.11.2025 . The team reviewed the upcoming IIC activities and discussed initiatives to create awareness among students about opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Title: IIC Regional Meet 2025

Event Type: Others

Description:

The IIC Regional Meet 2025, held on 28 November at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, brought together innovators, educators, investors, and student leaders from across the region. Idhaya College, Puducherry was represented by Dr. Marshal Arunkumar (HoD, Physics) and Mrs. Princy Medona Mary (Assistant Professor, Computer Science). The event featured insightful addresses by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, and experts including Shrimathi Karishma Goyal and Mr. Manoj from Ericsson. With vibrant poster presentations, start-up ideas, and interactive sessions, the meet provided a strong platform for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Moving forward, the college plans to create a student innovation group and encourage active student participation in future IIC events.