Innovation
Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)
About
A campus-wide innovation ecosystem
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India established the MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) to systematically foster a culture of innovation across higher education. The IIC initiative encourages institutions to set up councils that promote innovation through multiple mechanisms, building a vibrant, campus-based innovation ecosystem that scouts, mentors and pre-incubates new ideas.
Major focus areas
- Creating vibrant local innovation ecosystems on campus
- Establishing start-up–supporting mechanisms within the institution
- Preparing the institution for the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)
- Developing the cognitive abilities of technology students
- Establishing a functional ecosystem for scouting and pre-incubating ideas
Functions of the IIC
- Conduct innovation and entrepreneurship activities as per Central MIC guidelines
- Identify and reward innovations and share success stories
- Organise workshops, seminars and interactions with entrepreneurs and mentors
- Network with peers and national entrepreneurship organisations
- Maintain an institutional innovation portal highlighting faculty and student projects
- Organise hackathons, idea competitions and mini-challenges with industry involvement
Recognition
Achievements
National recognition for the council's work in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Best Performing IIC — South West Zone
IIC-BEC, Bagalkote is recognised as one of the three Best Performing Institution Innovation Councils from the South West Zone (SWRO).
4.0★ Rating (IIC 2023-24)
Secured a 4.0 star rating on the 5-star scale for activities undertaken during the IIC calendar year 2023-24.
Smart India Hackathon 2020 — Winner
Team We_ASCLEPIUS won the Smart India Hackathon 2020 (Software Edition).
The Council
IIC Members
The Institution's Innovation Council brings together faculty coordinators, industry experts, alumni entrepreneurs and incubation partners.
Head of Institute
Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg.
Professor & Head, Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.
Professor & Head, Biotechnology
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Communication Engg.
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Communication Engg.
Managing Director, Flexitron, Bangalore
ICAR-NIVEDI AgriBusiness Incubator, Bangalore
External Expert & Alumni Entrepreneur
Policy
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Policy (BEC-IEP)
BEC-IEP now has a standalone page with the policy text, resource links and contact information from the legacy page.
Records
Policy & Activity Reports
Gallery
Activities & Events
Workshops, hackathons and sessions hosted by the council.
