About IIC

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 informative 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.

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.

Major focus of IIC

• To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
• Start-up supporting Mechanism in HEIs.
• Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework.
• Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas.
• Develop better Cognitive Ability for Technology Students.

Functions of IICs

• To 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.
• 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 industries.

Principal’s Message:

St. Ann’s college has established its Institution Innovation Council in academic year 2019. As the challenges in higher education have acquired global dimensions, it has now become imperative for the institution to be more uncompromising in its immediate bearing to the society and prepare ourselves for dynamic reforms. HEI’s now play a major role in creating an innovation ecosystem as well as mentoring and training students to take on global challenges. I’m confident that the activities of IIC will supplement our vision and mission and transform our students into competent all-rounder’s contributing to the development of our nation. My hearty congratulations to all the IIC council members and, my best wishes for their endeavors in taking our institution forward through these initiatives.

Government Facilities Available: Project Suvidha: An initiative of WEHub, Telangana State is a Pre-Incubation Program for aspiring women entrepreneurs from Telangana.