Capacity Building and Skill Enhancement
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.
Institution Innovation Council (IC202217098) was established in the year 2021-2022 with the aim of streamlining and strengthening the Innovation and startup ecosystem in our campus.
OBJECTIVES
IIC Activities for the Academic year 2023-2024
- To build a network between mentors, industries, academia, investors and other institutions.
- To provide an opportunity to nurture and prototype new ideas.
- To orient the students about entrepreneurship and assist them to initiate a start-up.
| Name of Member | Member Type | Key Role/ Position assigned in IIC |
| Dr.S.Nirmala | Principal | President |
| Mrs.M.Manimegalai | HoD | Vice President |
| Dr.A.Kanchana | HoD | Innovation Activity |
| Mrs.V.Nathiya | HoD | Social Media |
| Mrs.H.Arulvedi | HoD | Convener |
| Mrs.G.Subarna | HoD | Member |
| Dr.P.Ilayabarathi | Faculty | IPR Activity Coordinator |
| Mr.M.Saravanan | Faculty | Startup Activity Coordinator |
| Mrs.S.V.Rajeswari | Faculty | ARIIA Coordinator |
| Mrs.S.Vinotha | Faculty | Internship Activity Coordinator |
| Dr.K.G.Srinivasan | Faculty | NIRF Coordinator |
| Mr.C.Anandaraj | Faculty | Member |
| Mrs.P.Premalatha | Faculty | Member |
| Mr.V.Jeyaselvan | External Expert | External Member |
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Quarter I (September – November) |
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| Date of the Event | Title of the event | Name of the Resource Person with contact details |
| 15.09.2023 | Innovating Your Career in Corporate Spaces | Ms.Rithika M Associate Professional Product Developer, DXC Technologies, Chennai |
| 23.09.2023 | Innovative Horizons : Empowering Through TNSCST Student Projects | Dr.A.S.Matheshwaran, Managing director, United CADD Solutions Salem |
| 05.10.2023 | Innovative Perspectives on Crimes Targeting Women in the Digital Realm | Mr.Vinoth E, UGC-JRF Research Scholar, ;Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Tirunelveli. |
| 13.10.2023 | The Importance of Innovation in Nation Building | Dr.P.Kuppusamy Assistant Professor Department of CSE VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andra Pradesh |
| 18.10.2023 | Innovations in Image Processing for Medical Diagnosis and Autonomous Vehicles | Dr.K.Suganya Devi Assistant Professor- Grade I, Department of CSE NIT Silchar,Assam |
| 26.10.2023 | Thinking Outside the Box: Problem Solving and Innovation | Dr.R.Poornima Assistant Professor Department of AIML,SOE Malla Reddy University, Telegana |
| 03.11.2023 | From dreams to reality : A Motivational Journey With a Successful Entrepreneur” | JC Mohan Dev G JCI India Cretified Zone Trainer Odugatech, Salem |
| 08.11.2023 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation as career opportunity | Mr.Gopalakrishnan Chakkaravarthy Director ESSIG PLM Solutions Chennai |
| 09.11.2023 | The Future of Youtube as an Entrepreneurial Platform | Mrs.Gowthami Eswaran Proprietor SPICYHAND Youtube Channel |
| 23.11.2023 | Innovation and Adaptability: Keys to Entrepreneurial Success | Er.Parthiban Advisor LJ Software Training Institute Salem |
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Quarter II (December – February) |
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| Date of the Event | Title of the event | Name of the Resource Person with contact details |
| 14.12.2023 | Need of Environmental Sustainability for our Future | Dr. R. Ganapathi Raman M.E., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Physics Innovation Ambassador(Advanced Level) Saveetha Engineering College Chennai |
| 15.12.2023 | Unveiling Innovation Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum | Dr.Gunasekaran Thanagavel M.E., Ph.D., Professor/ECE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Section, Department, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. |
| 02.01.2024 | Innovations in the Automotive Embedded Industry | Mr.Dinakara Pandian M.E., Product Owner, Visteon, Bangalore,India |
| 25.01.2024 | Innovate and Elevate: JAVA Jumpstart Enterprenuers | Ms.Priyanka Prakash B.E Senior Lead Software Analyst, Agilsys Technologies, Chennai |
| 31.01.2024 | Strategies for Startup Success | Ms.R.Manobharathi, M.COM Proprietor, Eves makeover, Namakkal |
| 01.02.2024 | Achieving Problem – Solution Fit & Product – Market Fit | JCI Sen R.Mahendran, B.Tech JCOM Business Head Coach, Zone XXIX, JCI India, Live Wire , Namakkal. |
| 02.02.2024 | Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design | Mr.Vikram Dharmaraj, CEO, ITKRISH Technologies, Tiruchengode, Namakkal. |
| 20.02.2024 | Entrepreneurship skill, Attitude and Behavior Development | Mr.Vikram Jothijayakumar, M.B.A.,PhD. Chairperson, Engineering Professional Society, Salem |
| 28.02.2024 | Transformation of AI: Recent Advances and future trends | Dr.V. Priya, Professor & Member – Center for Research, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal |
| 29.02.2024 | Expert Talk on “Process of Innovation Development & Technology Readiness Level | Mr.L.SELVARAJAN M.E.,Ph.D., Head of Mechanical Department, Mahendra Institute Of Technology, Mallasamuthram, Namakkal |
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Quarter III (March – May) |
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| Date of the Event | Title of the event | Name of the Resource Person with contact details |
| 08.03.2024 | International Women’s Day |
Mrs.H.Arulvedi, HoD/EEE, Mahendra Engineering College for Women, Tiruchengode |
| 12.03.2024 | Workshop on Prototype Design and Development. | Mrs.Saranya.S. Assistant Professor(SS), Department of CSE, Dr.N.G.P Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. |
| 22.03.2024 | Session on Business Model Canvas (BMC) | Dr.G.Arulkumaran, Associate Professor, School of Computing and Information Technology, REVA University, Bengaluru. |
| 04.04.2024 | Session on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps” |
Dr. Saravanan obuli HoD/CSE & Dean Annapurna Engineering College Salem |
| 18.04.2024 | World Creativity and Innovation Day |
Dr.S.Rekha Assistant Professor , Department of science and humanities, Knowledge institute of technology, Salem |
| 26.04.2024 | World Intellectual Property Day |
Mrs.J.Jayanthi, AP/IT Mahendra Engineering College for Women, Tiruchengode |
| 02.05.2024 | Intra Institutional Business Plan Competition |
Mrs.C.Kavitha, AP/CSE, Mahendra Engineering College for Women, Tirunchengode |
| 11.05.2024 | Innovative Machine Learning Foundations |
Dr.M.Prabhu Associate Professor, Department of CSE, National Institute of Technology, Calicut. |
| 23.05.2024 | Innovative Breakthrough in Generative AI |
Mr.Jeyasingh Navaneethan Dircetor – GIS & IT Services Cutech Infocomm Solutions Pte
Ltd Singapore |
| 24.05.2024 | Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP management for start up | Dr.Bharat N Suryawanshi, Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, RGNIIPM, Nagpur. |
| 24.05.2024 | Driving Innovation: Automotive Careers Unveiled | Rasmi Mohan System Design Lead(ASW) Scrum Master Jaguar Land Rover UK |
| 25.05.2024 | Innovations and Technology Trends : Expert Perspectives on the future of Industries |
Mr.Vetrivel Kuppusamy, Software Developer, Platform 3 solutions LLC, Chennai |
| 27.05.2024 | Streamlined Innovation : Mastering Logistics and Supply Chains |
Ms.S.A.Mathumithra Software Developer iInterchange System Private Limited Chennai |
| 29.05.2024 | Innovations in Password Security enhancement using AI |
Dr.M.Rajendran, Professor, Department of CSE, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Andrapradesh |
| 30.05.2024 | Innovative Machines : Navigating AI Revolution |
Ms.S.Aarthi, Software Developer, DXC Technology, Chennai. |
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Quarter IV (June – August) |
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| Date of the Event | Title of the event | Name of the Resource Person with contact details |
| 05.06.2024 | World Environment Day – Tree Planting,Campus Cleaning program at college Campus |
Mrs.S.Sumathi, AP/ECE Mahendra Engineering College for Women, Tiruchengode |
| 06.06.2024 |
Session on Innovation/Prototype Validation – Converting Innovation into a Start-up |
Mr.Saravanan.J, Chief Operating Officer, EDII, Tiruchirapalli. |
| 19.06.2024 | Session on Accelerators/Incubation – Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early-Stage Entrepreneurs |
Mr.P.Gokulnathan Founder & CEO, Nithra Apps India Private Limited, Tiruchengode, Namakkal |
| 27.06.2024 | Organize Session on “Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business”- Boot Camp (or) Mentoring Session | Mr.PothiRaj.R, Founder & CEO, Ular Dry Tech Private Limited, Sattur, Tiruchirapalli |
| 02.07.2024 | Intra Institutional Start-up Competition |
Mrs.P.Premaltha, AP/IT Mahendra Engineering College for Women, Tiruchengode |
| 04.07.2024 | Innovative Foundations Getting started with MS SQL |
Er.Manoj.V, Senior Database Consultant, Central Provident Fund Board, Singapore |
| 04.07.2024 | SAP FIORI Design for Emerging Technologies | Ms.S.Dharani, SAP ABAP Developer, Indus Novateur Softtech Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore |
| 05.07.2024 | Supporting young adult mental health in the mental health in the digital age: innovative technology-based intervention |
Ms.Mary Infanta Sathiyanathan, Services Architecture Senior Specialist. SAP Texas, USA. |
| 05.07.2024 | Web 3.0 Innovations : Empowering the Next Generation of the Internet | Mr.Senthilkumar, Technical Head, C Cube Technology, Coimbatore. |
| 06.07.2024 | Innovative Design AI-Powered Website Analytics | Ms.Santhiya.M, Backened Developer, Biovus Blockchain Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Salem |
| 06.07.2024 | Session on Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs. |
Mr. K. Arunkumar, BDO/District Manager (Development), Namakkal Collectorate. |
| 08.07.2024 | Session/ Panel discussion with innovation and Start-up Ecosystem Enablers from the region/state/ national level | Mr.Prakash.R, Business Development Manager, Optimus Technocrafts Pvt. Ltd, Salem |
| 12.07.2024 | Organizing Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools/Community |
Mr.P.Dhanasekar, Managing Director, Aishwarya Trader, Tiruchengode . |
| 15.08.2024 | Independence Day- Celebrating Aazadi Ka Amritkal |
Dr.M.Senthilkumar, Principal, Mahendra Engineering College for Women, Tiruchengode |
| 29.08.2024 | World Entrepreneur Day |
Mr.C.Vijayprabhu M.B.A., Manager And Branch Head, Tiruchengode. |
 Webinar on “Innovating Your Career in Corporate Spaces” Ms.Rithika M, Associate Professional Product Developer, DXC Technologies, Chennai director on 15.09.2023 |
 Webinar on “Innovative Horizons: Empowering Through TNSCST Student Projects, Dr.A.S.Matheshwaran, Managing United CADD Solutions on 23.09.2023 |
 Webinar on” The Importance of Innovation in Nation Building Dr.P.Kuppusamy, Associate Professor,School of Computer Science and Engineering, VIT-AP University, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh on 13.10.2023 |
 Seminar on “THE FUTURE OF YOUTUBE AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL PLATFORM” by Mrs.GOWTHAMI ESWARAN PROPRIETOR, SPICYHAND Youtube Channel on 09.11.2023 |
 Webinar on “THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: PROBLEM SOLVING AND INNOVATION” by Dr.R.Poornima, Assistant Professor, Department of AIML, School of Engineering, MallaReddy University, Telugana on 26.10.2023 |
 Webinar on “Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design by Mr.Vikram Dharmaraj,CEO, ITKRISH Technologies, Tiruchengode, Namakkal on 02.02.2024 |
 Webinar on “EXPERT TALK ON “PROCESS OF INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL”, by Mr.L.SELVARAJAN , Head of Mechanical Department,Mahendra Institute Of Technology, Namakkal on 29.02.2024 |
 Webinar on “Entrepreneurship skill, Attitude and Behavior Development” by Mr.Vikram Jothijayakumar Chairperson, Engineering Professional Society,Salem on 20.02.2024 |
 Webinar on “Achieving Problem – Solution Fit & Product – Market Fit by JCI Sen R.Mahendran, Business Head Coach, Zone XXIX, JCI India, Live Wire , Namakkal on 01.02.2024 |
 Webinar on ““NEED OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR FUTURE” by Dr. R. Ganapathi Raman Associate Professor,Department of Physics, Innovation Ambassador (Advanced Level) Saveetha Engineering College, on 14.12.2023 |
 Webinar on “STRATEGIES FOR STARTUP SUCCESS by Ms.R.Manobharathi, M.COM Proprietor, Eves makeover, Tiruchengode on 31.01.2024 |
 Webinar on “INNOVATE TO ELEVATE: STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE PROTOTYPE AND PROCESS DESIGN” by Dr.V. Priya, Professor & Member – Center for Research Paavai Engineering College,Namakkal |
 Webinar on “Innovate to Elevate : Strategies For
Effective Prototype and Process Design by
Mrs.SARANYA.S., Dr.N.G.P Institute of Technology,
Coimbatore on 12.03.2024 |
 Webinar on Tech Startup and E-Commerce Business
Model Canvas by Dr.G.ARULKUMARAN, Reva University
on 22.03.2024 |
 Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Patents
& Design Filling by Dr. Bharat N Suryawanshi,
Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs,
RGNIIPM, Nagpur on 24.05.2024 |
 Business Plan Competition on 02.05.2024 |
 Seminar on “Sustainability and Environmental
Innovation by Dr.S.Rekha, Knowledge Institute of
Technology, Salem on 18.04.2024 |
 Essay and Drawing Competition on 26.04.2024 |
 Webinar on “Innovations in Password Security
Enhancement using AI by Dr.M.Rajendiran,
QIS College of Engineering & Technology,
Ongole, Andhra Pradesh on 29.05.2024 |
 Seminar on Accelerators/Incubation-Opportunities For
Students & Faculties-Early-Stage Entrepreneurs by
Mr.P.Gokulanathan, Nithra Apps India Private Limited,
Tiruchengode on 19.08.2024 |
 Seminar on Angel Investment/VC funding opportunity
for early stage entrepreneurs by Mr. K. Arunkumar,
BDO/District Manager (Development),
Namakkal Collectorate on 06.07.2024 |
 Seminar on “Innovation and Startup Ecosystem”
by Mr.R.Prakash Business Development Manager,
Optimus Technocrates Pvt.,Ltd.,Salem on 05.07.2024 |
 Seminar on Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development
Program by Mr.P.Dhanasekar by Managing Director,
Aishwarya Traders, Tiruchengode on 12.07.2024 |
 Startup Plan Competition on 25.06.2024 |
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.
Institution Innovation Council (IC202217098) was established in the year 2021-2022 with the aim of streamlining and strengthening the Innovation and startup ecosystem in our campus.
OBJECTIVES
CO-ORDINATOR:
IIC Activities for the Academic year 2022-2023
Institution Innovation Council (IC202217098) was established in the year 2021-2022 with the aim of streamlining and strengthening the Innovation and startup ecosystem in our campus.
OBJECTIVES
- To build a network between mentors, industries, academia, investors and other institutions.
- To provide an opportunity to nurture and prototype new ideas.
- To orient the students about entrepreneurship and assist them to initiate a start-up.
CO-ORDINATOR:
- Mrs.M.Manimegalai, HOD/ECE
IIC Activities for the Academic year 2022-2023
|
Date of the Event |
Title of the Event |
Resource person details |
| 01.02.2023 | Exemplary Life Styles in Siddha Medicine | Dr.B.SENTHIL SELVI BSMS.,MD(S)., Assistant Professor, Department Of Obstetrics & Gynacology, Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli. |
| 16.02.2023 | How To Get Ready For GATE Examination | Dr.G.Samuel Muthuraj, M.E.,Ph.D., Lecturer/EEE, Bharathiyar Memorial Women’s Polytechnic College,Ettayapuram. |
| 22.02.2023 | Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution For Professionals | Mr.S.Vetriselvam, M.E., M.B.A., Manager/ Information System, Tamilnadu Generation, Transmissioin & Distribution Corporation, Nagapattinam |
| 02.03.2023 | Development Of Ai-ChatGPT: A Glance | Dr.A.Ramachandran Assistant Professor/CSE, University College of Engineering, Panruti, Email id:ram@ucep.edu.in |
| 10.03.2023 | Thinking Machine | Dr.J.Roselin, M.E., Ph.D., Assistant Professor/CSE, Anna University, Regional Campus, Tirunelveli |
| 17.03.2023 | Industrial Safety And Environment Management | Mr.B.Jeyaselevan B.E, DIS, Manager,HSE – Birla Carbon, Cummidipoondi. |
| 23.03.2023 | Introduction To Block Chain & Its Applications | Dr.E.Golden Julie, M.E., Ph.D., Assistant Professor (Sr.Grade)/CSE, Regional Campus, Anna University, Tirunelveli. |
| 31.03.2023 | Intellectual Property Rights | Dr.R.Priyadarsini, M.E., Ph.D., Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Kanyakumari |
 Webinar on “Exemplary Life Styles in Siddha Medicine” by Dr.B.Senthil Selvi, Assistant Professor, Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli on 02.02.24 |
 Webinar on How To Get Ready For GATE Examination” by Dr.G.Samuel Muthuraj, Lecturer/EEE, Bharathiyar Memorial Women’s Polytechnic on 16.02.2023 |
 Webinar on “Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution For Professionals” by Mr.S.Vetriselvam, Manager/ Information System, Tamilnadu Generation, Transmission & Distribution Corporation, Nagapattinam on 22.02.2023 |
 Webinar on “Development Of Ai-ChatGPT: A Glance” by Dr.A.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, University College of Engineering, Panruti, on 16.02.2023 |
 Webinar on “Industrial Safety and Environment” by Mr.B.Jeyaselevan, Manager,HSE – Birla Carbon, Cummidipoondi |
 Webinar on “Thinking Machine” by Dr.J.Roselin, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE Anna University, Regional Campus, Tirunelveli |