Introduction:
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.
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.
College has established Institution’s Innovation Cell (IIC) in the academic year 2018-19 as per SPPU, Pune guidelines for developing innovative skills in students. Dr. Machhindra Varpe is coordinator of the college IIC.
IIC Faculty Members:
| Position | Name | Mobile | ||
| President | Dr. Shankar Laxman Laware | mesacsccollege@gmail.com | 9822742384 | |
| Convener | Dr. Machhindra Govind Varpe | m.g.varpe@gmail.com | 9890360755 | |
| Innovation Activity Coordinator | Dr. Rajendra Rakhamaji Dandawate | drajendra2006@gmail.com | 8806045506 | |
| Member | Prof. Ravindra H. Birje | ravi.birje@mittbi.org | 9823089994 | |
| Internship Activity Coordinator | Mr. Mahesh Sitaram Jangale | maheshjangale00111@rediffmail.com | 9921015315 | |
| NIRF Coordinator | Dr. Sadekar Harishchandra Kadubal | sadekarhk@gmail.com | 9527428738 | |
| Social Media Coordinator | Dr.Sandip Prabhakar Khedkar | drsandipkhedkar@gmail.com | 9767975829 | |
| Start up Activity Coordinator | Mr. Liyakat Rafiq Sayyad | luckyliyakat@gmail.com | 9960892386 | |
| ARIIA Coordinator | Dr. Jagdish Chhaburao Sonawane | sonawanejagdish31@gmail.com | 9423210260 | |
| Member | Dr. Shweta Babulal Choudhare | choudhares@gmail.com | 9823268987 | |
| Vice President | Dr. Dnyandeo Eknath Zine | dnyandeo79@gmail.com | 9767672427 | |
| IPR Activity Coordinator | Dr. Ashok Ranganath Tuwar | tuwarar@gmail.com | 9975390410 | |
| Member | Mr. Balasaheb Laxman Shinde | blshinde169@rediffmail.com | 9422267072 | |
| Member | Mr. Sopan Annasaheb Najan | najansa7@gmail.com | 9422267029 | |
| Member | Mr. Yogesh Babasaheb Salve | yogesh88.salve@gmail.com | 9552614759 |
IIC Student Members:
| Sr.No | Name | Mobile | Discipline | Year | Semester | Is Member | Role |
| 1 | Khemnar Pallavi Mhatu | 8637783732 | BBA (Computer Application) | 1 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 2 | Sonawane Pooja Rajendra | 9146077855 | BBA (Computer Application) | 1 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 3 | Mr. Aadesh Prabhakar Kavarkhe | 8208526154 | BBA | 3 | 5 | IEDC | Members |
| 4 | Shreyash Narayan Gosavi | 9767551198 | BBA | 2 | 1 | IEDC | IPR Coordinator |
| 5 | Siddharth Sanjay Shaha | 8669866616 | BBA | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Social Media Coordinator |
| 6 | Miss.Rutika David Shirsath | 7517843382 | BBA | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 7 | Miss.Mayuri Vinod Shirsath | 9075325754 | BBA | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 8 | Mr.Rushikesh Ranjan Lawande | 8806076072 | B.Voc. Food Processing | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 9 | Miss.Vrushali Sunil Zirpe | 8378837907 | B.Voc. Food Processing | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 10 | Mr.Pratik Ramrao Thite | 8805352988 | BBA | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 11 | Miss.Kanchan Suresh Shinde | 9373697678 | BBA | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Startup Coordinator |
| 12 | Miss.Vidya Babasaheb Sadare | 7498775280 | B.Voc. Food Processing | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Internship Coordinator |
| 13 | Miss.Chaitali Popat Kshirsagar | 9766743599 | Chemistry | 3 | 1 | IEDC | Innovation Coordinator |
| 14 | Savita Sakharam Jadhav (M.Com.) | 9067203706 | Commerce | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
| 15 | Rameshwar R. Zhadge (M.A. English) | 8308427055 | Arts | 2 | 1 | IEDC | Members |
IIC External Members:
| Sr.No. | Name | Mobile | Organization | Qualification | Member |
| 1 | Dr. Sharad Ramrao Gadakh | 9822014518 | Mauli Agro Industry | Post Graduate | Expert from nearby Industry/Industry association/ Ecosystem Enablers |
| 2 | Shri. Sopan Eknath Zine | 9850924957 | Bank of Maharashtra | Graduate | Bank/Investor |
| 3 | Shri. Kishor Sudam Rajdev | 9860379051 | APPCOX Industry | Doctorate | Start up/ Alumni Entrepreneur |
IIC Events:
Sr.No. |
Event Date |
Event Short Title |
Download Full Event |
| 46 | 25/03/2022 | Internal Hackathon – 2022 | Download |
| 45 | 10/02/2022 | Awareness program on ‘Innovation and Startup Policy’ | Download |
| 44 | 28/01/2022 | Webinar on ‘Journey from |Ragi Girl to Dr. Ragi: A Motivational Session by Successful Innovator’ | Download |
| 43 | 25/01/2022 | National Voters Day Celebrated at Sonai College | Download |
| 42 | 06/01/2021 | The webinar on Process of Innovation Development | Download |
| 41 | 24/12/2021 | Road Safety and Women Protection Act Awareness Drive | Download |
| 40 | 26/11/2021 | Constitution Day Celebrated at Sonai College | Download |
| 39 | 15/12/2021 | One Day Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunities | Download |
| 38 | 15/10/2021 | A Talk on Innovative Advertising on National Innovation Day | Download |
| 37 | 14/12/2021 | Celebration of National Energy Conservation Day | Download |
| 36 | 10/12/2021 | Induction Program on Business Incubation – IIC Self Driven Activity | Download |
| 35 | 02/12/2021 | Celebration of National Pollution Day by IIC | Download |
| 34 | 11/11/2021 | A Webinar on Paradigm Shift in Teaching and Learning on National Education Day |
Download |
| 33 | 11/11/2021 | A Webinar on ‘How to Convert Your Idea into Start-up |
Download |
| 32 | 22/10/2021 | Felicitation of IIC Faculty Members ‘Activity within the Institute towards promoting and Supporting Innovation, IPR and Start-up’ | Download |
| 31 | 26/08/2021 | A Webinar on How to Develop Startup | Download |
| 30 | 22/07/2021 | one day program under Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) on Mentoring session by Successful Startup Founder“ Aspirations &Expectations of Startups : Path to Success | Download |
| 29 | 14/07/2021 | A Webinar on “Spirulina Health Benefits and Exploring Scientific Entrepreneurship | Download |
| 28 | 08/07/2021 | Online program under Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) on ‘Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Startups’ | Download |
| 27 | 07/07/2021 | Ideation Competition -2021 Self-Driven Activity | Download |
| 26 | 03/07/2021 | A webinar on “Environmental Dangers of Chemical Pesticides Critical Thinking and Business Opportunity” |
Download |
| 25 | 28/06/2021 | A webinar on Research & Innovation: Ethical Issues | Download |
| 24 | 09/05/2021 | A Webinar on ‘Prototype Validation-Conversion of Prototype into Startup |
Download |
| 23 | 08/05/2021 | A program under Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) on ‘Importance of Scholarly Publishing in High Impact Factor Journals | Download |
| 22 | 07/05/2021 | online program under Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) on ‘Fostering Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for New India | Download |
| 21 | 06/07/2021 | Webinar on Identification of IP Components in The Beginning of Research | Download |
| 20 | 06/05/2021 | ORIENTATION SESSION FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTIES OF INSTITUTE BY INNOVATION AMBASASDAR TITLE- NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL POLICY- 2020 |
Download |
| 19 | 05/05/2021 | A Online Workshop Prototype / Process Design and Development | Download |
| 18 | 04/05/2021 | online program on Intellectual Property Rights: Drafting and Filing a Patent | Download |
| 17 | 24/04/2021 | ORIENTATION SESSION ON EMPOWERING INNOVATIVENESS IN CURRENT ERA |
Download |
| 16 | 23/03/2021 | One Day Program on How to plan for startup and Legal and Ethical steps | Download |
| 15 | 25/01/2021 | online program under the IIC Idea/PoC Pitching and Validation | Download |
| 14 | 21/01/2021 | A webinar on the topic “Problem solving and ideation” under IIC | Download |
| 13 | 11/11/2020 | A Workshop on Paradigm Shift in Teaching and Learning on National Education Day | Download |
| 12 | 11/11/2020 | A Webinar on ‘How to Convert Your Idea into Start-up |
Download |
| 11 | 14/02/ – 15/02/2020 | I am Entrepreneur/ New Entrepreneur | Download |
| 10 | 09/01/2020 | IIC – One Day Workshop on “One Entrepreneur and Social Entrepreneurship | Download |
| 9 | 18/12/2019 | Inauguration of I-2-e Cluster Level Competition of I-2-e CIIL, SPPU, Pune Online Broadcast 10.30 am At 12.40, the students were shown in the seminar hall – IIC | Download |
| 8 | 16/12/2019 | Live Flagging of Ceremony of I-2-E Competition | Download |
| 7 | 15/10/2019 | Felicitation of Students on Innovation Day for Presenting Innovative Ideas- IIC | Download |
| 6 | 14/10/2019 | Innovation Poster Presentation Competition Final – IIC | Download |
| 5 | 14/10/2019 | Report of One Day Workshop On Problem Solving , Design Thinking | Download |
| 4 | 12/10/2019 | My Innovative Research Promotional Speeches Under Innovation Festival – IIC | Download |
| 3 | 17/09/2019 | Workshop Was To Expose Teachers The Idea Of IPR | Download |
| 2 | 17/09/2019 | Workshop on IPR for students | Download |
| 1 | 04/09/2019 | Report Of One Day Workshop On Entrepreneurship & Opportunity | Download |
