Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
About Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC):
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at BES College plays a vital role in fostering a
culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. Established under the
guidance of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), the IIC aims to
systematically nurture innovative thinking and creative problem-solving abilities within the
academic environment. At BES College, the IIC serves as a platform to encourage, inspire,
and support young minds to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes or
products. Through various activities such as idea competitions, innovation challenges,
workshops, and expert talks, the IIC actively promotes innovation and start-up culture across
departments. The council also bridges the gap between industry and academia by organizing
interactions with successful entrepreneurs, innovators, and mentors. This exposure helps
students understand real-world challenges and explore viable solutions through innovation.
Objective of IIC at BES College:
The main objective of the Institution’s Innovation Council is to foster a culture of innovation
and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. It aims to encourage the development of
innovative ideas and convert them into real-world solutions through mentorship, support, and
collaboration.
Importance of IIC in BES College:
- Fosters an Innovative Mindset: Encourages students to think creatively and solve real- world problems.
- Bridges Academia and Industry: Helps in understanding industry needs and shaping student skills accordingly.
- Promotes Entrepreneurial Culture: Inspires students to pursue entrepreneurship as a career option.
- Enhances Institutional Reputation: Boosts the college’s image as a hub of innovation and creativity.
- Skill Development: Equips students with critical thinking, design thinking, and project management skills.
Functions of IIC:
- Promote Innovation and Startups: Facilitate the creation and growth of startups by providing guidance and resources.
- Organize Innovation Activities: Conduct idea competitions, hackathons, workshops, seminars, and expert talks on innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Collaboration and Networking: Connect students and faculty with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and incubators.
- Support pre-incubation and incubation: Help students with ideation, prototype development, and connecting with incubation centres.
- Monitor Innovation Performance: Regularly assess and report the innovation activities and outcomes of the institution.
Members of IIC:
| Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Member Type | Key Role/ Position assigned in IIC |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Prof. Ashok Kumar N |
Principal |
HOI |
|
2 |
Prof. Jyothi M N |
IQAC Co-ordinator |
President |
|
3 |
Dr. Sushma H R |
Librarian |
Vice President |
|
4 |
Prof. Akshatha P Pai |
Teaching |
Convener |
|
5 |
Prof. Yadunandana H C |
Teaching |
Internship Activity
Coordinator |
|
6 |
Prof. Anil Kumar M R |
Teaching |
Internship Activity Member |
|
7 |
Prof. Sagar K |
Teaching |
Social media |
|
8 |
Prof. Chitti Babu |
Teaching |
Social media |
|
9 |
Prof. Ashwini V Kulkarni |
Teaching |
IPR Activity Coordinator |
|
10 |
Prof. Krishnaveni |
Teaching |
IPR Activity Member |
|
11 |
Dr. Anil Kumar C N |
Teaching |
Innovation Activity |
|
12 |
Prof. Sunitha H M |
Teaching |
Innovation Activity |
|
13 |
Prof, Chethana N |
Teaching |
Start-up Activity Coordinator |
|
14 |
Prof. Monoharagowda H R |
Teaching |
Start-up Activity Member |
|
15 |
Sri Vinod Raje Urs B |
External Expert |
Member |
|
16 |
Chandu |
Student |
Innovation Coordinator |
|
17 |
Keerthana N |
Student |
IPR Coordinator |
|
18 |
Harsha H |
Student |
Start-up Coordinator |
|
19 |
B S Nirmitha Shetty |
Student |
Internship Coordinator |
|
20 |
Dorai Raj D |
Student |
Social Media Coordinator |
|
21 |
Lokesha D A |
Non-Teaching |
Member |
