Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India has established ‘MHRD’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 in formative 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. It’s our proud privilege to announce that CMR Engineering College, Kandlakoya(v), Medchal, Hyderabad.

Major Focus of IIC 

∙ To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem 

∙ Start-up/entrepreneurship supporting Mechanism in HEIs 

∙ Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements  Framework (ARIIA) 

∙ Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas ∙ Develop better Cognitive Ability amongst Technology Students 

Functions of Institution’s Innovation Council 

∙ Promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an  innovation promotion eco-system in the campus. 

∙ To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by  Central MIC in time bounded 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  industry. 

Benefits to Institute, Faculty and Students 

∙ No major capital investment required for establishing IIC as it will make use of existing  local ecosystem.

∙ Students/Faculty associated with IIC will get exclusive opportunity to participate in  various Innovation related initiatives and competitions organized by MHRD. ∙ Win exciting Prizes/Certificates every month. 

∙ Meet/Interact with renowned Business Leaders and top-notch academicians. ∙ Opportunity to nurture and prototype new ideas. 

∙ Mentoring by Industry Professionals. 

∙ Experimentation with new/latest technologies 

∙ Visit new places and learn a new culture.