IIC
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is a Ministry of Education initiative for Higher Education Institutions to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems among students. Gujarat Arts & Commerce College, Ahmedabad actively participates by establishing a dedicated IIC to conduct structured for arts and commerce students.
IIC promotes a culture of ideation, prototyping and IP awareness in institutions through different activities including workshops, seminars and mentor interactions. The college integrates IIC with its SSIP framework, appointing faculty coordinators and student members to organize events, track progress via the national IIC portal.
Prof. Riddhi Suthar
IIC Convener
Vision
To create an innovation-driven ecosystem that empowers arts and commerce students to transform ideas into viable startups, contributing to Gujarat’s entrepreneurial landscape and India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
Mission
To nurture problem-solving skills through regular workshops, industry collaborations and pre-incubation support, enabling students to prototype innovations and pursue entrepreneurial careers.
Aim
- To identify and nurture innovative ideas from students and faculty
- To provide a platform for experiential learning through innovation activities
- To motivate students towards start-upsand self-employment
- To align institutional activities with national innovation and start-up policies
Benefits
- The IIC equips students with design thinking, pitch training and startup skills, boosting their employability and self-employment opportunities in commerce sectors.
- The IIC builds faculty leadership credentials in innovation rankings.
- The IIC enhances the college’s institutional profile for grants and collaborations.
Reports
IIC Appreciation Letter
Rating Certificate
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