Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established ‘MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of Innovation among all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) across HEIs. A network of IICs is established to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion ecosystem in the campuses
Major Focus
- To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
- Start-up supporting mechanism in HEIs.
- 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.
IIC Members
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Sl No
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Key Role
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Name
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Designation
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Contact
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1
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President
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Dr. Ajit Prabhu V
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Principal STCET
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principal@stthomascollege.ac.in
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2
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Convener
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Dr. M. John Robert Prince
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Professor Civil Engineering
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prince@stthomascollege.ac.in
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3
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Innovation and Startup Activity Coordinator
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Mr. Vishal Raman
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Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
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vishal@stthomascollege.ac.in
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4
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Internship Activity Coordinator
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Mr. Dhanoop K Dhanapal
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Assistant Professor Electronics and Communication Engineering
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dhanoop@stthomascollege.ac.in
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5
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IPR Activity Coordinator
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Dr. Vipin Gopan
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Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering
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vipingopan@stthomascollege.ac.in
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6
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Social Media
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Mr. Sharath E P
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Associate Professor Computer Science and Engineering
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sharathep@stthomascollege.ac.in
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7
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ARIIA Coordinator, NIRF Coordinator
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Dr. Raneesh K Y
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Professor Agriculture Engineering
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drraneesh@stthomascollege.ac.in
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8
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Innovation Coordinator
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Mr. Ben S George
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Student Computer Science and Engineering
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bensgeorge04@gmail.com
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9
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Startup Coordinator
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Mr. Collins Shibi Kurian
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Student Computer Science and Engineering
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shibicollins@gmail.com
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10
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Internship Coordinator
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Mr. Even Thomas
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Student Electronics and Communication Engineering
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eventhomas3@gmail.com
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11
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Social Media Coordinator
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Mr. Jonathan Thomas Jacob
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Student Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
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personal.jonathanthomas@gmail.com
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12
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IPR Coordinator
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Mr. Sreehari S
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Student Computer Science and Engineering
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sreehari839@gmail.com
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13
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Vice President
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Mr. Vishal S G
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Project Manager (R&D) Genrobotic Innovations Private Limited, Trivandrum
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vishalsg@genrobotics.com
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14
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Member
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Mr. Krishnanunni J S
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CEO Acutro Technologies Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum
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krishnanunnijs365@gmail.com
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15
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Member
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Mr. Jithin Jacob Issac
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CEO Techius Solutions, Thiruvalla
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jithin3098@gmail.com
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16
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Member
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Mr. Aden S George
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Founder and CEO Silver Wood Builders and Designers, Thiruvalla
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adensgeorge63@gmail.com
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