Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)

Fostering Innovation and Startups in Health Sciences

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 while they are informative years.

MIC has envisioned 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 these campuses.

Close to 5000 staff members including renowned faculty, technical and other experts serve our student community to achieve excellence in education and to make studying at VMRF institutions an extremely pleasurable and rewarding experience. The success of VMRF lies in its highly qualified and experienced faculty who are competent and dedicated to provide excellent education. VMRF takes pride in being the only one of its kind in India that has established three medical colleges, one dental college, and two engineering colleges apart from other paramedical and homoeopathy colleges.

Major Focus of IIC

  • To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem
  • Start-up / entrepreneurship supporting Mechanism in HEIs
  • Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework (ARRIA)
  • Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting ideas and Pre-incubation of ideas
  • Develop better Cognitive Ability amongst 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.

Recognition, Mentorship

  • School of Allied Health Sciences VMRF-DU has been recognized as ATAL TINKERING LAB to mentor 2 Government schools

IIC Activities

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) & IP Management

Published on Aug 05, 2023

School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU, Salem.  The Institution Innovation Council organized a workshop on the topic of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) & IP Management for startups at SAHS Auditorium On 05.08.2023 at 2.30 pm. Guest Speaker Mr.Sethupathi Mariyappan MA., BL., Founder/Director NATIONAL LAW FOUNDATION. Totally 86 Students and 5 Faculties benefited.

Activities

Lean Start-up Minimum Viable/Business

Published on Aug 04, 2023

School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU, Salem.  The Institution Innovation Council organized a Seminar on *"Lean Start-up Minimum Viable/Business* at SAHS Auditorium On 04.08.2023 at 2.00 pm. Guest Speaker Dr.K.Ravindran,Associate Professor,Presidency Business School, Bangalore.Totally 100 Students and 5 Faculties were benefited.              

 

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Angel investment, VC Funding opportunity for early stage entrepreneurs

Published on Jul 31, 2023

School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU, Salem.  The Institution Innovation Council organized a Seminar on *"Angel investment, VC Funding opportunity for early stage entrepreneurs"* at SAHS Auditorium On 31.07.2023 at 2.30pm .Guest Speaker : Mr.Rajsekar sivasamy

Project Associate,StartupTN .Totally  85 Students and 4 Faculties were benefited.

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Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

Published on Jul 20, 2023

The Institution Innovation Council organized a Guest Lecture Programme  on "Innovation and Startup Ecosystem " at SAHS Auditorium On 20.07.2023 at 2.30pm .Guest Speaker : Mr.Sakthivel Kaliyappan ,Project Lead ,StartupTN.Totally  88 Students and 2 Faculties were benefited.              

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Workshop on Business Model canvas

Published on Jul 10, 2023

School Of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF -DU Salem.Institution Innovation Council Organizes "Workshop On Business Model Canvas"around 70 students has actively participated .

 

 

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Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development

Published on Apr 26, 2023

 Institution Innovation Council, School of Allied Health Sciences organized, “Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development”.

 

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World Creativity and Innovation Day

Published on Apr 21, 2023

Institution Innovation Council, School of Allied Health Sciences organized, “World Creativity and Innovation Day”.

Date: 21/04/2023

Theme: “Step out and innovate.

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Design Thinking for Innovation

Published on Feb 22, 2023

Institution Innovation Council, School of Allied Health Sciences organized, Seminar on Design Thinking for Innovation. (IIC Self-Driven Activity) on 22.2.23.

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Entrepreneurship Awareness and Ideation

Published on Feb 15, 2023

Innovation Council, School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem organized an Entrepreneurship Awareness and Ideation (IIC Self-Driven Activity) on 15.02.23

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