The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kakkanad, is a dedicated body aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The council works in alignment with the guidelines of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), Government of India.

Vision

To create an ecosystem that promotes innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship within the college, thereby contributing to societal progress and national development.

Mission

1. Encourage Innovation: To inspire and nurture innovative ideas and projects among students and faculty.
2. Facilitate Entrepreneurship: To provide the necessary support and resources for transforming innovative ideas into viable business ventures.
3. Promote Collaboration: To foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government bodies to enhance the innovation ecosystem.

Objectives

1. Idea Generation and Management:
   • Organize ideation workshops, hackathons, and brainstorming sessions to stimulate creative thinking and idea generation.
   • Implement systems for the collection, evaluation, and management of innovative ideas.
2. Skill Development:
   • Conduct training programs, workshops, and seminars on innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property rights (IPR).
   • Provide mentorship and guidance from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and academicians.
3. Incubation and Funding Support:
   • Establish an incubation center to support start-ups and innovative projects with infrastructure and resources.
   • Facilitate access to funding opportunities through grants, venture capitalists, and angel investors.
4. Collaboration and Networking:
   • Encourage collaboration with industry partners, research institutions, and other universities to share knowledge and resources.
   • Organize networking events, innovation fairs, and start-up expos to connect innovators with potential collaborators and investors.
5. Innovation in Curriculum:
   • Integrate innovation and entrepreneurship-related courses and modules into the academic curriculum.
   • Promote project-based learning and real-world problem-solving approaches in academic programs.
6. Recognition and Rewards:
   • Recognize and reward outstanding innovative projects, start-ups, and contributions to the innovation ecosystem.
   • Create a culture of appreciation and motivation for students and faculty involved in innovative activities.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Regularly assess the progress of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives within the institution.
   • Gather feedback from stakeholders to continually improve the functioning and impact of the IIC.

Activities

1. Innovation Challenges and Competitions:
   • Host innovation challenges, competitions, and hackathons to encourage students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
2. Workshops and Seminars:
   • Conduct workshops and seminars on cutting-edge technologies, innovation trends, and entrepreneurial skills.
3. Industry Interaction:
   • Facilitate guest lectures, panel discussions, and interaction sessions with successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
4. Start-up Support:
   • Provide support for start-ups through incubation, mentoring, and assistance in business plan development and market analysis.
5. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness:
   • Organize IPR awareness sessions to educate students and faculty about the importance of protecting intellectual property and the process of filing patents.

Contact Information

For more details about the Institution’s Innovation Council, its activities, and how to get involved, students and faculty can contact the college administration or visit the official website of Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences.

Members:

Dr. Laly Mathew	Chairperson
Mr. Joby Jacob	IQAC Coordinator
Ms. Sijo Jacob	President
Ms. Ardra C Michael	Member
Ms. Maria Athira Shalet	Member
Ms. Anju Maria Sebastian	Member
Ms. Sreelakshmi K. S	Member