Functions of the Committies

An Institution Innovation Committee (IIC) fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in educational or research institutions. Key functions include:

• Promoting Innovation: Encouraging creativity through workshops, seminars, and lectures.
• Ideation Support: Facilitating idea generation, mentorship, and incubation.
• Collaboration: Building partnerships with industry, startups, and other institutions.
• Monitoring: Setting goals, tracking progress, and evaluating innovation initiatives.
• Capacity Building: Training in innovation, IPR, and entrepreneurship.
• Resource Mobilization: Securing funding and managing resources for projects.
• Encouraging Startups: Supporting new ventures with business planning and funding guidance.
• IP Facilitation: Assisting with patents, copyrights, and commercialization.
• Competitions: Organizing hackathons and innovation challenges.
• Policy Advocacy: Advising on innovation strategies and best practices.

IICs integrate innovation into institutional activities, driving economic and social development.