Nurturing Innovation, Creativity & Hands-on Learning
Transforming ideas into reality. An initiative by AICTE to foster entrepreneurship, product development, and problem-solving skills.
The AICTE IDEA (Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy) Lab is aimed at nurturing innovation in higher education institutions. We empower students and faculty to design, prototype, and develop solutions to real-world challenges.
Skill development & Incubation support
Research opportunities & Industry Connect
Six pillars driving innovation and technical excellence.
STEM-based experimentation and maker-space style labs.
Design thinking workshops and Faculty Development Programs.
3D printing, IoT, and electronics to build functional prototypes.
Startup incubation and market-ready solutions.
Interdisciplinary projects with industry partners.
Hackathons, tech fests, and critical thinking training.
07.03.2025 | New Delhi
Attended by Dr. P. Selvakumar at AICTE Headquarters.
25.04.2025 | Pune
Attended by Mr. S. Ananth at DY Patil Int. University.
Apr 29 - May 3, 2025
Attended by Dr. P. Selvakumar at VTU, Karnataka.
| Month | Activities | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| January | Workshop on Design Thinking & Innovation | Awareness & Skills |
| February | Hands-on training in prototyping tools (3D printing, IoT) | Technical Skills |
| March |
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Innovation Showcase |
| April | Student workshop on Critical Thinking | Capacity Building |
| May | Interdisciplinary mini-projects | Student Collaboration |
| June | Summer Innovation Bootcamp | Intensive Hands-on |
| July | Entrepreneurship awareness camp | Entrepreneurship |
| August | Industry–academia partnership projects | Real-world Relevance |
| September | Social innovation challenge | Social Impact |
| October | Patent filing & IPR awareness | IP Literacy |
| November | Demo day for prototypes | Market Readiness |
| December | Annual Innovation & Startup Conclave | Celebration |