Idhaya College For Women – Kumbakonam

IDHAYA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Kumbakonam

(Run By Immaculate Sisters)

Accredited with 'A+' Grade by NAAC - 1st Cycle

Recognized by 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act 1956

About Us

The Institution Innovation Council (IIC) in India is a significant initiative under the Innovation Cell, which is part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in educational institutions across the country. The IICs are established in various universities, colleges, and institutes to promote innovation and create a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures creativity, problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial mindset among students.

About the IIC

In the year 2018, the Ministry of Education (MoE) through MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) launched the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) programme in collaboration with AICTE for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to systematically foster the culture of innovation and start-up ecosystem in education institutions. Primarily, IICs’ role is to engage large number of faculty, students and staff in various innovation and entrepreneurship related activities.

Innovation and Incubation Cell (IIC) of Idhaya College for Women has been established in the year 2023 and registered on January 16, 2024 as per the guidance of the Ministry of Human Resource Development Innovation Cell (MIC). The initiative is to create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem, start-up supporting mechanism, establish function ecosystem for scouting ideas and pre-incubation of ideas and to develop better cognitive ability for students.

Vision

Establish a vibrant platform to motivate, support and mentor students and faculties to nurture innovative business ventures that make progressive impacts on the society.

Mission

  • To create awareness about Entrepreneurship among students and teachers by organizing seminars, webinars, workshops and talks.
  • To cultivate a culture of Innovation and Entrepreneurship among students, empowering them to become agents of positive change in society.
  • To foster a dynamic environment where ideas are nurtured, transformed into tangible solutions and contribute to sustainable development.
  • To create an atmosphere where innovation is encouraged, celebrated and integrated into all aspects of academic and extracurricular activities.
  • To create a supportive and inclusive environment where women are empowered to explore their full potential as innovators and change makers.
  • To create a responsible citizen and to contribute to the economic development of the nation

Objectives

  • Promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campus
  • Organize periodic workshops/ seminars/ interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
  • Network with peers and national / international entrepreneurship development organizations.
  • Create an Institution’s Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institution’s faculty and students.
  • Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.

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IIC in Our College

IIC registered on January 16, 2024 

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