SRCD_Dubai - BITS Pilani

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Introduction

Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established ‘MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The primary mandate of MIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes while they are informative years. MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)’ across selected HEIs. A network of these IICs will be established to promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campuses.

Major Focus of SRC_Dubai

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 for Technology Students.

Functions of IICs

To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed
by Central 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.

Calendar of Events

#	Representative Type / Role	Mandated / Recommended Person(s)
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	1.1	President	Prof. Ram Gopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, Bits Pilani
	1.2	Vice President	Prof Sanket Goel, Professor In-Charge, CIIE
	1.3	Convenor	Prof. Anupama Mittal, Pharmacy, Pilani
	1.4	Innovation activity coordinator	Prof. Satyendra Sharma, FIC-CIIE (Pilani campus)
	1.5	Start-up activity coordinator	Dr. Harish V. Dixit, FIC-CIIE (Hyderabad campus)
	1.6	Internship coordinator	Prof. Saroj S. Baral, FIC-CIIE (Goa campus)
	1.7	IPR activity coordinator	Dr. Gulshan kumar, FIC-CIIE (Dubai campus)
	1.8	Social Media coordinator	Mr. Atul Runthala, Webmaster, Pilani Campus & Office Executive CIIE
	1.9	Data for Ranking & Accreditation coordinator	Mr. Akhil Pruthi, Head, Ranking & Accreditation
	1.10	Members (no limit)	Pilani: Dr Gautam Singhvi, Pharmacy Dr Meetha Shenoy, EEE Dubai: Dr. Sourjo Mukherjee, HSS Dr. Vilas Gaidhane, EEE Goa: Dr. Kiran D. Mali, MechE Prof. Malabika Biswas, BioSc Hyderabad: Dr. Barsha Mitra, CSIS Dr. Pardha Saradhi G V, MechE
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	2.1	IP Expert/ Patent Expert	Mr Rajneesh Kumar, Tech Transfer Officer
	2.2	Start-up / Alumni entrepreneur	Kunal Arora Angel Investor & Strategic Advisor, BE (Chemical), 2011-2015
	2.3	Expert from nearby Industry/Industry association/Ecosystem Enablers	-
	2.4	FI/ Bank/ Investor/ Angel Investor/ VC	-
	2.5	Nearby Incubation Centre	Mr. Sachin Arya, Head, PIEDS
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	3.1	Innovation coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.2	Start-up coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.3	Internship coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.4	IPR coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.5	Social Media coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.6	General Members	-

Council Members

#	Representative Type / Role	Mandated / Recommended Person(s)
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	1.1	President	Vice Chancellor—you can pick a photo From any online source
	1.2	Vice President	Professor In-Charge, CIIE- Prof Sanket Goel
	1.3	Convenor	Prof. Anupama Mittal
	1.4	FIC-CIIE (Pilani Campus)	Prof. Satyendra Sharma
	1.5	FIC-CIIE (Hyderabad Campus)	Dr. Harish V. Dixit
	1.6	FIC-CIIE (Goa Campus)	Prof. Saroj S. Baral
	1.7	FIC-CIIE (Dubai Campus)	Dr. Gulshan kumar
	1.8	Members (no limit)	Pilani: Dr Gautam Singhvi, Pharmacy Dr Meetha Shenoy, EEE Dubai: Dr. Sourjo Mukherjee, HSS Dr. Vilas Gaidhane, EEE Goa: Dr. Kiran D. Mali, MechE Prof. Malabika Biswas, BioSc Hyderabad: Dr. Barsha Mitra, CSIS Dr. Pardha Saradhi G V, MechE
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2	2.1	IP Expert/ Patent Expert	Mr Rajneesh Kumar
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	3.1	Innovation coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.2	Start-up coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.3	Internship coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.4	IPR coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)
	3.5	Social Media coordinator	Total 4 (1 from each campus)