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Tagore Government Arts & Science College
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Tagore Government Arts & Science College
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Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)

Fostering Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startup Culture in Higher Education

Established 2018 | Ministry of Education, Government of India

3 STAR STATUS Recognition

Awarded by Ministry of Education for Innovation and Startup Programs - 2025-26

IIC 3 Star Certificate

About IIC

A systematic approach to nurturing innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship in Higher Educational Institutions

Overview

The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), established in 2018 by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India through the MoE Innovation Cell in collaboration with AICTE, aims to systematically nurture innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship within Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). The initiative promotes a structured innovation ecosystem to empower students and faculty across the country.

Key Objectives

Innovation Ecosystem Development

Develop an Innovation Ecosystem within HEIs to encourage creative thinking and entrepreneurial skills.

Idea Scouting & Pre-incubation

Help institutions identify promising ideas and strengthen early-stage innovation activities.

Skills Enhancement

Enhance Cognitive and Technical Skills among students through innovation-centric programs.

ARIIA Readiness

Support ARIIA Readiness by aligning institutional practices with national innovation ranking parameters.

Startup & Industry Linkages

Strengthen Startup and Industry Linkages through collaborations with professionals, investors, and industry bodies.

Core Functions

Innovation Activities
  • Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Hackathons
  • IPR Sessions
  • Design Thinking
Mentorship

Creating a pool of trained mentors to guide student innovators.

Networking

Building connections with national innovation and entrepreneurship organizations.

Showcasing

Digital platforms for faculty and student projects.

Benefits for Students and Institutions

Exclusive Access

MoE-led innovation initiatives, competitions, and capacity-building programs.

Recognition & Awards

For impactful innovations and best practices.

Enhanced Networking

With industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, and investors.

Professional Mentoring

For students through trained faculty and external experts.

Cost-Effective Implementation

Using existing institutional resources without major capital investment.

Structure and Management

Eight Administrative Zones

Efficient coordination and implementation across India.

Mentorship Framework

High-performing IICs (4-star and above) mentor emerging councils.

Innovation Ambassadors

Faculty training in IPR, design thinking, innovation management, and entrepreneurship.

Global Impact

The IIC model has emerged as a sustainable and scalable mechanism for strengthening India's innovation landscape, contributing to the nation's improved performance in the Global Innovation Index (GII).

View IIC Team Members