The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) at Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute) is a dynamic and proactive initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty members. With a strong focus on research and development. The Institutions Innovation Council at Greater Noida Institute of Technology(Engineering Institute) plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the institute. Through its diverse range of activities and initiatives, the IIC promotes a culture of innovation, facilitates industry collaborations, supports startups, protects intellectual property, and enhances the skills of students and faculty members. The IIC's efforts have resulted in tangible outcomes, including successful startups, industry partnerships, increased research output, and recognition at national levels. By nurturing an innovation-driven ecosystem, the IIC at GNIOT paves the way for students and faculty members to excel in their entrepreneurial pursuits and contribute to societal and economic development.
Objectives: The IIC at Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute) operates with a set of well-defined objectives:
- Promoting Innovation: The primary objective of the IIC is to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among students and faculty members. It aims to nurture an environment that encourages ideation, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
- Entrepreneurship Development: The IIC strives to develop entrepreneurial skills and mindset among the students. It provides support, guidance, and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them translate their innovative ideas into successful startups.
- Industry Collaboration: The IIC acts as a facilitator for collaboration between the institute and industry partners. It establishes and strengthens industry-academia linkages, enabling knowledge sharing, research collaborations, internships, and industry-relevant skill development.
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): The IIC educates and guides students and faculty members about the importance of intellectual property rights. It helps them protect their innovative ideas, inventions, and research outcomes through proper patenting and copyright procedures.
- Innovation Challenges: The IIC organizes innovation challenges and competitions to encourage students to come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems. These challenges provide a platform for students to showcase their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
- Hackathons: Regular hackathons are conducted by the IIC, where students from different disciplines collaborate to develop innovative prototypes and software solutions within a specified time frame. These events promote teamwork, critical thinking, and rapid prototyping skills.
- Workshops and Seminars: The IIC organizes workshops and seminars on various topics related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies. Experts from academia and industry are invited to share their knowledge and experiences, providing valuable insights to the participants.
- Incubation Support: The IIC provides incubation support to startups and innovative projects initiated by students and faculty members. It offers infrastructure, mentoring, networking opportunities, and access to funding sources, helping them transform their ideas into viable ventures.
- Skill Development Programs: The IIC conducts skill development programs and training sessions to enhance the entrepreneurial and technical skills of students. These programs cover topics such as business planning, marketing, financial management, and technology trends.
- Research and Development (R&D) Support: The IIC encourages and supports Research Based Projects. It provides funding and resources for research projects, promotes interdisciplinary collaborations, and facilitates patent filing for innovative inventions.
Achievements and Impact: Since its inception, the IIC at GNIOT has made significant achievements and had a profound impact on the institute's innovation ecosystem. Some notable achievements and impacts include:
Increased Innovation Culture: The IIC's efforts have resulted in a noticeable increase in the innovation culture at GNIOT. Students and faculty members actively engage in brainstorming sessions, idea generation, and experimentation. The IIC's initiatives have created an environment where innovation is valued and celebrated.
Successful Startups: The IIC's incubation support has contributed to the establishment of several successful startups by GNIOT students and faculty members. These startups have not only generated employment opportunities but have also made significant contributions to various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and social welfare.
Industry Collaborations: The IIC's focus on industry collaborations has led to meaningful partnerships between GNIOT and leading companies in the industry. These collaborations have resulted in joint research projects, internships, expert lectures, and placement opportunities for students, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Intellectual Property Protection: The IIC's efforts to educate and guide students and faculty members about intellectual property rights have led to an increase in the number of patent applications filed from GNIOT. This has helped protect and commercialize innovative ideas and inventions, fostering a culture of intellectual property awareness and innovation protection.
Skill Development: The IIC's skill development programs and workshops have equipped students with the necessary entrepreneurial and technical skills. This has enhanced their employability and prepared them to become future innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
Research Output: The IIC's support for research and development activities has resulted in a significant increase in research output from GNIOT. Faculty members and students have published research papers in reputed journals, presented their work at national and international conferences, and received grants for innovative projects.
Recognition and Awards: The IIC's endeavors have been recognized and appreciated at various platforms. GNIOT has received accolades and awards for its innovation initiatives, highlighting the institute's commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship.
Title: Online Meeting to Address Queries or Concerns Regarding AICTE-IBIP “, on 15.05.2024 at 2.30 PM -3:30 PM
Date: 15.05.2024
Type of Event: Webinar
Description:On May 15th, 2024, a significant webinar unfolded, illuminating the path for transformative healthcare innovation through the AICTE-IBIP (All India Council for Technical Education Inter-Institutional Biomedical Innovations Programme). Under the auspices of Dr. Ramesh Unnikrishnan from AICTE, this virtual gathering served as a beacon for engineering institutions poised to engage in groundbreaking collaborations nurtured by C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms) Bengaluru.The webinar served as a virtual forum, bringing together stakeholders from diverse corners of the country to delve into the intricacies of the IBIP program. Led by Dr. Ravi Nayar, Program Director at C-CAMP, the session delved deep into the ethos and aspirations of the initiative, emphasizing the imperative of interdisciplinary synergy in addressing healthcare challenges.
Key takeaways from the webinar include:
- Programmatic Insights: Attendees were furnished with detailed insights into the program's essence and objectives, elucidating its potential to catalyze biomedical breakthroughs through collaborative endeavors.
- Financial Commitments: Institutions were briefed on the financial expectations, with a minimum investment of 10 lakhs serving as a testament to their dedication towards fostering innovation in healthcare.
- Inclusive Participation: The webinar underscored the inclusive nature of the program, extending invitations not only to engineering institutions but also to dental colleges, fostering a holistic approach towards healthcare innovation.
- Selection Dynamics: Dr. Unnikrishnan outlined the meticulous selection process, ensuring transparency and fairness in evaluating proposals. The promise of further exploration for compelling ideas accentuated the program's commitment to nurturing innovation.
In essence, the webinar symbolized AICTE's proactive stance in steering India towards a future defined by pioneering healthcare solutions. As participants logged off, they carried with them not just knowledge but a shared vision of collaborative excellence, poised to redefine the landscape of healthcare innovation in the country.
Joining link: https://aicteindia.webex.com/aicteindia/j.php?MTID=m872b128a2e59269b070baf97df1869cd
Title: Live Streaming of Hon'ble Prime Minister speech on India's Techade- Chips for Viksit Bharat, on 13/03/2024.
Date: 13/03/2024
Type of Event: Live screening
Objective: India with an aim to strengthen the semiconductor facilities, is going to open three semiconductor facilities in Dholera, Gujarat ; Sanand, Gujarat and Morigaon, Assam.
Description:India is known as an IT hub and now it aims to take lead in Artificial intelligence, semi- conductor design and production, quantum computing etc. India's Techade signifies India's dedication to embracing the digital age to ensure sustainable development, create new job opportunities, enhance quality of life, and establish a strong presence in the global technology landscape.
India Semiconductor Mission has been setup by the Government of India to create an end-to-end semiconductor ecosystem to enable the nation to become a significant player in the global semiconductor industry.
Aligning with India's Semi-Conductor Mission and with an aim to strengthen the semiconductor facilities in India, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay down the foundation stone of the three Semiconductor facilities on 13th March 2024. The three semiconductor facilities are:
- India's First Fab Facility in Dholera, Gujarat
- OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat
- OSAT facility in Morigaon, Assam
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QCn20wo8oY
Title: You tube screening to students on “Campaign on Mera Pehla Vote-Desh ke liye“, on 04/03/2024.
Date:04/03/2024
Type of Event: Live screening
Objective:To engage and encourage young especially first-time voters to come out and vote, and to convey the importance of voting for the larger good of the nation.
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH1y3ad3PrU
Title: Webinar on “Integrating National Credit Framework (NCrF) into National Internship portal “, on 13.12.2023 at 04:00 AM onwards.
Date:13.12.2023
Type of Event:Webinar
Description:The National Education Policy (NEP) and National Credit Framework (NCrF), enable recognition of all types of learning and provide for multiple pathways for learners to move from skilling/up-skilling/reskilling/internship to education and vice-versa. Accordingly, the internship programs offered through the National Internship portal may also qualify for credit points as per Guidelines on Creditisation of Skilling & Training Courses & Qualifications of Multinational Companies (MNCs) and Leading Indian Enterprises. In this connection, a panel comprising the speakers mentioned below, deliberated in details about these guidelines and modalities of integrating national credit framework into National Internship portal. In the webinar, Mr. Kalsi delivered a PPT presentation to discuss India's education and skilling ecosystem and their Creditisation modalities. The panel consists of:
- T G Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE
- Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, NETF
- Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairman, NCVET
- Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE
- B.M. Tiwari
Join link:https://aicteindia.webex.com/aicteindia/j.php?MTID=m2aeb88bc6c6a2461fd16f50ffbc96e1a
Title:Webinar on “Skill Specific Workshops – India Skills Competition 2023-24 “, on 27.12.2023 at 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
Date:27.12.2023
Type of Event:Webinar
Description:National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has been organized a webinar on ASDC, Construction SSC, Electronics SSC. for AICTE affiliated Institutes. This Webinar has given insight about the skill specifications and eligibility for competitions. The panel consists of;
- Moderator, Mr. Devesh Sharma
- Mr. Lokesh and Mr. Ayush Gupta, Speaker ASDC
- Mr. Naveen, Speaker Construction Skill
- Mr. Risheb, Speaker, Electronics
- Mr. Karan Patil, Speaker, Mobile Robotics
In detail following trades, and their eligibility criteria, and outcome of the trade was discussed in very interesting manner in all skill sectors which are given below by the respective speakers.
| S.no | ASDC |
|---|---|
| 1 | Autobody Repair |
| 2 | Automobile Technology |
| 3 | Car Painting |
| 4 | Robot System Integration |
| 5 | Welding |
| 6 | Industry 4.0 |
| 7 | Industry Control |
| 8 | Manufacturing Team Challenge |
| 9 | Additive Manufacturing |
| S.no | Construction SSC |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bricklaying |
| 2 | Wall and Floor Tiling |
| 3 | Concrete Construction Works |
| 4 | Digital Construction |
| 5 | Painting and Decorating |
| S.no | Electronics SSC |
|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Installation |
| 2 | Electronics |
| 3 | Mechatronics |
| 4 | Autonomous Mobile Robotics |
| 5 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| S.no | Capital Goods SSC |
|---|---|
| 1 | CNC Milling |
| 2 | CNC Turning |
| 3 | M CAD |
Joining link:https://teams.microsoft.com/v2/?meetingjoin=true
Title:Orientation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for Start-ups and Incubators on 23.12.2023 at 03:00 PM onwards
Date:23.12.2023
Type of Event:Webinar
Description:Innovation Hub AKTU collaborates with Directorate Apprenticeship, Govt. of India to provide opportunity for Incubators and start-ups to hire apprentices through National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Through this Apprenticeship Program the Start-ups enrolled shall be able to engage the resources, and get monthly reimbursement of upto Rs. 5500/- supported by Govt. of India & CM Apprenticeship Scheme and remaining amount has to reimburse by the Start-ups. For this process Start-up & Incubators has to register the candidate on National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal. After getting the approval from the concern department, candidates are eligible for the monthly reimbursement for one year. The panel consists of:
- Mr. Vivek Kumar , (AD) NATS, MOE, Kanpur's Screen
Online Orientation Schedule: DATE: 23rd December 2023 TIME: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
