Institution's Innovation Council

About IIC

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, has launched the MHRD’s Innovation Cell (MIC) to systematically cultivate a culture of innovation within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country. MIC’s core mission is to inspire, support, and nurture young students in their formative years by encouraging them to work on novel ideas. St Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMAR) College of Engineering, located in Fatorda, Goa, is proud to be selected as one of the institutions to establish an MHRD – Institute Innovation Council (IIC).

As part of our IIC, our students and faculty will have abundant opportunities to engage with MIC regularly and participate in various innovation initiatives, including the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) by the Government of India.

Functions of the Institution's Innovation Council:

Our IIC is committed to promoting innovation within the institution through various means, fostering an innovation- driven ecosystem on campus. Some key functions include:
  • Organising a wide array of innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities within specified timelines as prescribed by the Central MIC.
  • Identifying and rewarding innovative initiatives while sharing success stories.
  • Hosting regular workshops, seminars, and interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals, creating a mentor pool for student innovators.
  • Establishing connections with peer institutions and national entrepreneurship development organisations.
  • Creating an institution’s innovation portal to showcase innovative projects by faculty and students.
  • Arranging hackathons, idea competitions, and mini-challenges in collaboration with industry partners.

Benefits for the Institute, Faculty, and Students: Participating in our IIC offers numerous advantages, including:

  • No significant capital investment is required, as we leverage the existing local ecosystem.
  • Exclusive opportunities for students and faculty to engage in MHRD-organised innovation initiatives and competitions.
  • The chance to win exciting prizes and certificates on a monthly basis.
  • Networking and interactions with renowned business leaders & esteemed academicians.
  • Opportunities to nurture and prototype new ideas.
  • Mentoring by industry professionals.
  • Experimentation with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Opportunities to travel to new places and immerse in diverse cultures

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