RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CELL

The Institution Innovation Council (IIC) focuses on creating an enabling environment by leveraging the state’s natural and human resources, particularly in tribal areas. It aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration to maximize the utilization of domestic strengths while directly or indirectly involving citizens in startups to enhance their quality of life.
Additionally, IIC is committed to promoting gender equality by encouraging and training women in entrepreneurship. It strives to establish a mutually beneficial synergy with local populations, leveraging innovations created within the university to drive inclusive growth and community development.

The IIC conducts various innovation, intellectual property rights (IPR), and entrepreneurship-related activities as MIC prescribes in a structured and time-bound manner. It organizes workshops, seminars, and interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to inspire student innovators and create a robust mentor network.
Other key functions include fostering collaboration with national entrepreneurship organizations, maintaining an innovation portal, and promoting research and innovation through hackathons, idea competitions, and industry-linked activities. By recognizing and rewarding outstanding innovations, the IIC highlights success stories to inspire the next generation of innovators.

The vision is to empower students with opportunities to cultivate leadership qualities and establish ethical businesses. The platform aims to create a ripple effect by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, generating employment opportunities, and driving societal progress.
It aspires to nurture entrepreneurial spirit by combining ethical business practices with innovation, enabling students to transform ideas into impactful ventures while contributing to sustainable economic development.

The mission is to advance entrepreneurial theory and practice through knowledge creation and dissemination. It seeks to inspire and guide students in innovating, incubating, and launching successful businesses that address real-world challenges.
Additionally, the mission emphasizes building a robust entrepreneurial culture by providing students with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to establish ventures, create value, and contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The objectives are to foster a culture of innovation and enterprise development among students and faculty, enabling them to address challenges and remain self-reliant. It aims to provide skill training, mentorship, and connections with peers, mentors, and incubators to support entrepreneurial growth.
Additionally, the initiative promotes social entrepreneurship, builds networks with educational institutions and funding agencies, and enhances students' confidence through mentorship and opportunities to transform ideas into impactful ventures.