Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
(Ministry of Education, Government of India)
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at Navkis College of Engineering, Hassan (NCEH) has been established in
accordance with the guidelines of the MoE’s Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, with
the objective of creating a vibrant ecosystem that fosters innovation, research, start-up culture, and
entrepreneurial mindset among students and faculty.
The IIC serves as a central institutional platform to nurture creativity, promote problem-solving, encourage
interdisciplinary collaboration, and translate innovative ideas into impactful solutions.
Recognition & Achievement
- IIC formally established as per MoE norms
- Successful implementation of prescribed IIC activities
- Awarded a 3-Star Rating by the Ministry of Education for performance during the IIC Calendar Year 2023–24
Vision
IIC–NCEH Vision:
To be a renowned centre for research and innovation, preparing entrepreneurs and innovators for the benefit of mankind.
Mission
The mission of IIC–NCEH is to:
- Create necessary infrastructure and a conducive environment for research and innovation
- Motivate students and faculty to pursue innovation-driven research
- Foster an entrepreneurial mindset across disciplines
- Establish and strengthen incubation and start-up support mechanisms
- Promote ethics, integrity, and social responsibility in innovation
Objectives of IIC
- Promote innovation, ideation, and design thinking
- Encourage start-ups, incubation, and commercialization
- Create awareness on IPR, patents, and technology transfer
- Facilitate industry interaction and mentorship
- Align innovation activities with national initiatives such as Startup India, ARIIA, and NIRF
IIC Composition
As approved by the competent authority, the following members constitute the Institution’s Innovation Council of NCEH:
| Sl. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Role in IIC |
| 1 | Dr. M. Venu Gopala Rao | Principal, NCEH | President |
| 2 | Mr. Vinayakumar H. A. | Asst. Professor, Mechanical Engg. | Convener |
| 3 | Dr. Deepak H. A. | Professor, ECE | Innovation Activity Coordinator |
| 4 | Dr. Vishwanatha N. R. | Assoc. Professor, Mechanical Engg. | Start-Up Activity Coordinator |
| 5 | Dr. Dinesha H. A. | Professor, CSE – Cyber Security | Internship Coordinator |
| 6 | Dr. Mahantesh C. Elemmi | Professor, CSE | IPR Activity Coordinator |
| 7 | Dr. Kiran B. | Professor, Civil Engg. | Social Media Coordinator |
| 8 | Dr. Sathisha M. S. | Professor, AI & ML | ARIIA Coordinator |
| 9 | Mr. Vivekananda | Asst. Professor, CSE – AI & ML | NIRF Coordinator |
| 10 | Dr. Manjunatha C. R. | Assoc. Professor, Chemistry | Member |
Activities & Initiatives
The IIC at NCEH conducts a wide range of activities as per the annual calendar prescribed by MoE’s Innovation Cell,
ensuring continuity and quality.
Key activities include:
- Innovation and entrepreneurship awareness programs
- Expert talks by industry professionals and successful entrepreneurs
- Ideation challenges, hackathons, and innovation contests
- Start-up orientation and incubation awareness sessions
- IPR, patent filing, and commercialization workshops
- Interaction with start-up founders and ecosystem enablers
These activities actively engage students and faculty in innovation-led learning and real-world problem solving.
Impact & Outcomes
Through sustained IIC initiatives, NCEH has:
- Strengthened innovation and start-up culture on campus
- Increased student participation in ideation and entrepreneurial activities
- Enhanced awareness of IPR, patents, and research commercialization
- Aligned institutional innovation efforts with national rankings and frameworks
Institutional Commitment
Navkis College of Engineering, Hassan remains committed to nurturing innovators, entrepreneurs, and socially
responsible technologists through its Institution’s Innovation Council. The IIC continues to serve as a catalyst
for transforming ideas into impactful solutions that contribute to national development and societal progress.
Institution’s Innovation Council
(IIC) at NCEH has been established to create an ecosystem
tofoster innovation and entrepreneurial mindset among the students and
faculty members. It was established as per the norms of the
Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of
India, during the year 2021-22.
Following activities are performed by IIC-NCEH
- 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.
- Organize Hackathons, Idea Competitions, Mini-Challenges etc. with
the involvement of industries.
The composition of the IIC-NCEH is given in the Table below:
| # |
Designation |
Name and Designation |
| 1. |
Innovation Coordinator |
Chethan M. T.
8th Semester ECE |
| 2. |
Start-up Coordinator
|
Madhan H. K.
8th Semester CSE |
| 3. |
Internship Coordinator
|
Varshitha U. C.
8th Semester ECE |
| 4. |
Social Media Coordinator
|
Sahana M.B.
8th Semester CSE |
| 5. |
IPR Coordinator
|
Shivakumari G. B.
8th Semester CSE |
| 6. |
Member
|
Pooja P
8th Semester ECE |
| # |
Activity Name |
Date |
| 1. |
Program Participation - Launch of 5G Services in the Country - |
01st October,2022 |
| 2. |
Celebration of National Innovation Day-22 |
15th October 2022 |
| 3. |
Article Writing Contest – A Recent Innovation that has Impressed me the
Most |
20th October, 2022 |
| 4. |
Awareness and Registration of Students to Karnataka Skill Connect
Portal |
07th November, 2022 |
| 5. |
Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme |
10th November, 2022 |
| 6. |
Program Participation -Annual Performance of IICs - Result Announcement
- 2021-22 |
18 November, 2022 |
| # |
Activity Name |
Date |
| 1. |
Robo Yatra – Lecture-Demonstration on Robots |
01st December, 2022 |
| 2. |
Hands-on Workshop- Exploration of Design in Nature |
21st December, 2022 |
| 3. |
Visit to Master Control Facility, Hassan of ISRO for a Technical
Exhibition |
27th December, 2022 |
| 4. |
Workshop on Drones |
20th February, 2023
to
22nd February, 2023 |
| 5. |
Celebration of National Science Day-23 |
10th March, 2023 |
| 6. |
Expert Lecture on Cyber Security |
15th March, 2023 |
| 7. |
Invited Talk on Multidisciplinary Approach to Research and Innovation
in Science & Engineering |
15th March, 2023 |
| 8. |
Visit to Atal Incubation Centre - Jyothi Institute of Technology,
Bengaluru |
31st March, 2023 |
| 9. |
Invited Talk on Entrepreneurship and Incubation |
06th April, 2023 |
