About IIC
IIC model is unique and distinct as it integrates the functionalities of flexibility calendar activities, scoring and reward system, decentralizing operation with division of work, progress monitoring and incentive mechanisms in coordinated manner through a robust digital platform. In last two years, undoubtedly, IIC has emerged as a very sustainable and scalable model for promoting innovation within HEIs and the efforts of these IIC Institutes can be seen as impactful contribution towards making country’s innovation and start-ups ecosystem more vibrant and dynamic. The recent achievement of India’s 48th positon in Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking is a reflection of the same
Major Focus Area
- To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
- Start-up supporting mechanism in HEIs.
- Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of institutions on innovation achievements framework.
- Establish function ecosystem for scouting ideas and pre-incubation of ideas.
- Develop better cognitive ability among students.
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.
Institutes Innovation Council
The Institute’s Innovation Council at BIIB, Sri Balaji University, Pune will comprise of following members
| 1. Staff Representation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sr.no | Position |
Name & Designation |
| 1.1 | President |
Dr. Biju G. Pillai, Director |
| 1.2 | Vice-President |
Dr. Rashmi Mahajan, Deputy Director |
| 1.3 |
Convenor & Innovation Ambassador |
Dr. Rahul Waghmare, Sr. Assistant Professor |
| 1.4 |
Innovation activity coordinator & Innovation Ambassador |
Dr. Pallavi Kudal, Associate Professor |
| 1.5 |
Start-up activity coordinator |
Dr. Nitesh Behare, Associate Professor |
| 1.6 |
Internship coordinator |
Dr. Sonali Malewar, Sr. Assistant Professor |
| 1.7 |
IPR activity coordinator |
Dr. Sachin Chavan, Professor |
| 1.8 |
Social Media Coordinator |
Dr. Vishwanathan Iyer, Sr. Assistant Professor |
| 2. Expert Representation | ||
| Sr.no | Position |
Name & Designation |
| 2.1 |
Start-up entrepreneur |
Jitender Sharma>Co Founder & Director, D'Carbonising Center India Pvt. Ltd |
| 2.2 |
Alumni Representative |
Mr. Sushant Selokar, General Manager Sales, DartSwift Logistics India Pvt ltd. |
| 2.3 |
Liaison with other Incubation Centres |
Dr. Manisha Paliwal, Head, SRUJAN- Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation Centre |
| 3. Student Representation | ||
| Sr.no | Position |
Name & Designation |
| 3.1 |
Start-up Activity Coordinator |
Manashree Sutar , MBA |
| 3.2 |
Innovation Activity Coordinator |
Pratik Chavan, MBA |
| 3.3 |
Innovation Activity Coordinator |
Mayank Garg, MBA |
| 3.4 |
Innovation Coordinator |
Sagar Mishra, MBA |
| 3.5 |
IPR Coordinator |
Vasu Lodhari, MBA |
| 3.6 |
Social Media Coordinator |
Rutuja Murhe, MBA |
| 3.7 |
Social Media Coordinator |
Rahul Kumar Chadravanshi, MBA |
| 3.8 |
Social Media Coordinator |
Kavya Galav, MBA |