About IIC
The NMIT Institutions Innovation Council (NMIT IIC) is an initiative established under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), Government of India, to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bengaluru. NMIT IIC serves as a dynamic platform that nurtures creative thinking, facilitates idea incubation, and provides students, faculty, and researchers with the necessary ecosystem to convert innovative ideas into impactful startups and ventures.
NMIT IIC is dedicated to strengthening the innovation and startup ecosystem by organizing regular activities such as workshops, ideation programs, hackathons, incubation support, mentorship programs, and industry collaborations. The council actively engages with the Atal Community Innovation Centre and other ecosystem enablers to provide a holistic entrepreneurial experience to students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Since its inception, NMIT IIC has consistently demonstrated excellence by securing 3.5 Star ratings from MIC and achieving significant milestones in promoting innovation-driven education and entrepreneurial learning.
Vision
Cultivating Innovation, Igniting Entrepreneurship, Transforming Futures
Mission
Fostering Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Collaboration by Empowering Innovators, Nurturing Entrepreneurs, Promoting Excellence and Inspiring Future Leaders
- Promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Cultivate a systematic culture where students and faculty are inspired to develop creative solutions and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Skill Development: Nurture entrepreneurial skills, critical thinking and design thinking among students through workshops, training and mentoring.
- Idea to Prototype: Provide platforms and support for translating innovative ideas into prototypes and viable business concepts.
- Support Startups: Create an environment to incubate and support early-stage enterprises, helping them grow into successful startups.
- Ecosystem Building: Develop a local innovation ecosystem by connecting with incubators, industries and other relevant organizations.
- Intellectual Property: Provide support for commercializing innovative ideas and protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- Engagement: Encourage widespread participation from students, faculty and staff in innovation-related activities, including idea competitions and hackathons.
- Networking & Collaboration: Facilitate networking and knowledge sharing among educational institutions, industries and other stakeholders.
- Mentorship: Create a strong mentor pool by bringing in experienced professionals, investors and entrepreneurs to guide student innovators.
- Ranking Preparation: Work towards preparing the institution for the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) framework.
| IIC Year | Number of Activities | Number of Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Establish | 3 |
| 2019 - 2020 | 30 | 3.5 |
| 2020 - 2021 | 54 | 4 |
| 2021 - 2022 | 36 | 3.5 |
| 2022 - 2023 | 51 | 3 |
| 2023 - 2024 | 88 | 3.5 |
Core Team
President
Dr. H.C. Nagaraj
Professor & Principal NMIT
principal@nmit.ac.in
Vice President
Dr. Sudheer Reddy J
Professor & Director-Curriculum Development, NMIT
sudheerreddy.j@nmit.ac.in
Convener
Mr. P. Deepak Kumar
Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Engineering, NMIT
deepak.kumar@nmit.ac.in
Innovation Coordinator
Dr. L. Harish Kumar
Head - Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
Associate Professor,
Dept of Mechanical Engineering.
Associate Professor,
Dept of Mechanical Engineering.
harish.kumar@nmit.ac.in
- IPR Coordinator - Dr. Piyush Kumar Pareek, Professor & HoD, Dept of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
- NIRF Coordinator - Dr. Kiran Aithal S, Professor and Director- Research and Development and Accreditation, Dept of Mechanical Engineering.
- RD Cell Coordinator - Dr. Parameshachari B.D, Professor and Head, Dept of Electronics & Communication Engineering.
- Start up Coordinator - Dr. Shiva Pratap Singh Yadav, Associate Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering.
- ARIIA Coordinator - Dr Vijaya Shetty S, Professor and Head, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering
- Dr. Meenakshi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, NMIT.
- Dr. Zabiha Khan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, NMIT.
- Dr. Yashoda M B, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, NMIT.
- Mrs. Shruthi B S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, NMIT.
- Mr. Subhra Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, NMIT.
- Mrs. Remya Madhavan U, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, NMIT.
- Mrs. Shalini Joseph, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Information Science & Engineering, NMIT.
- Dr. Rashmi M J, Assistant Professor, Masters in Business Administration, NMIT.
- Dr. Vishwanatha C R, Assistant Professor, Master of Computer Applications, NMIT.
- Dr. Shiv Pratap Singh Yadav, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, NMIT.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ryan Anthony Cruz | Student Convenor |
| Sriraksha R | Co-Convenor |
| Sudhanva Raichur | Innovation Lead |
| Stuti S Kulkarni | Startup Coordinators |
| Jigyasa Tiwari | Research and Documentation Coordinator |
| B M Anusha | Alumni and Networking Coordinator |
| Vishal Kerur | Internship Coordinator |
| Sudeeksha Balaji | Social Media Coordinator |
| Anish Nallani Chakravarthula | IPR Coordinator |
| Charan F Angadi | Marketing Coordinator |
| Pavan K Menon | Finance Coordinator |
| Veenal Continho | Event Management Coordinator |
| Hamish Jesudoss | Media and Design Coordinator |
| Samyukta Sudhir | Community Engagement Coordinator |
Upcoming Programs
Institution Innovation Council (IIC) NMIT, in association with AICTE IDEA Lab, is organizing the Internal Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025, India’s biggest innovation festival.
Win Attractive Cash Prices Worth ₹1,00,000
- Date of Event: 20-09-2025
- Time: 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Last Date for Idea PPT Submission: 16-09-2025
- Mode: Offline
- Venue: NMIT, Nitte university, Bengaluru
President - IIC NMIT
Dr. H C. Nagaraj
Principal, NMIT,
Nitte (Deemed to be University),
Bengaluru
Vice President - IIC NMIT
Dr. Sudheer Reddy J
Director - Curriculum Development and Academics
Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
Head - Innovation and Entrepreneurship - IIC NMIT
Dr. L. Harish Kumar
Associate Professor, Dept of ME, NMIT
Nitte (Deemed to be University),
Bengaluru
For Queries
Convenor - IIC NMIT, SPOC
Mr. P. Deepak Kumar
Assistant Professor, Dept of AE, NMIT
Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
iicnmit@nmit.ac.in
deepak.kumar@nmit.ac.in
+91 9791577306
Who can attend?
- Open to Students of NMIT.
- The best three projects will receive exciting cash rewards from the college.
- Register and Idea Submission: https://forms.gle/YFqZyjwn5i2aN3zW9
Smart India Hackathon (SIH), India's Biggest Innovation Festival is a premier nationwide initiative designed to engage students in solving some of the most pressing challenges faced in everyday life. Launched to foster a culture of innovation and practical problem-solving, SIH provides a dynamic platform for students to develop and showcase their creative solutions to real-world problems. By encouraging participants to think critically and innovatively, the hackathon aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application.
Since its inception, SIH has garnered significant success in promoting out-of-the-box thinking among young minds, particularly engineering students from across India. Each edition has built on the previous one, refining its approach and expanding its impact. The hackathon not only offers students an opportunity to showcase their skills but also encourages collaboration with industry experts, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Guidelines
- All team members must be from the same college (no inter-college teams).
- Each team consists of 6 members, including the team leader.
- At least one female team member is mandatory for every team
Important Instructions
- Only students selected in the Internal Hackathon will be eligible for registration in the Smart India Hackathon 2025.
- The Institute SPOC will nominate the top teams based on internal hackathon results.
- A maximum of 50 teams (45 shortlisted + 5 waitlisted) can participate in SIH 2025.
- The team’s name must be unique and should not include the name of your institute in any form.
Evaluation Criteria
Ideas submitted will be evaluated by experts based on:
- Novelty of the idea
- Complexity and clarity
- Detailing in the prescribed format
- Feasibility and practicability
- Sustainability and scalability of impact
- User experience
- Potential for future work progression
Gallery
Innovation Prototype Design & Development
How to plan for a Start-Up: Legal and Ethical Steps " on April 24, 2024.Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs for building a successful startup.
National Technology Day celebrations, the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC-NMIT) is organizing a Talk on “Innovation Prototype Design & Development” by Ms. Malathi Ramakrishna, Mentor & Innovation Ambassador from REVA University.
Internal Smart India hackathon 2024 best projects winners
Winners of the Internal Hackathon! successfully organized the internal Smart India Hackathon on September 18, 2024 by the Institution Innovation Council, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science.
1st Place was secured by Team Git Happens, led by Parth Harmalkar
2nd Place was secured by Team Tech Pirates, led by Satyam Kumar
3rd Place was secured by Team The LIT Cube, led by Keerthi Prasad.
Internal Smart India hackathon 2024 best projects winners
Visit to ISRO Expo
National Environment Day celebration
Entrepreneurial Opportunities in World Going Green
For more information - Contact
Mr. P. Deepak Kumar,
Convener, IIC, NMIT,
Assistant Professor, Dept of AE, NMIT
Nitte (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
Adress: Room No.031, ground floor, Block D, NMIT. iicnmit@nmit.ac.in
deepak.kumar@nmit.ac.in
+91 9791577306
