Institute Innovation Council (IIC)
Institute Innovation Council (IIC) – Nurturing Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship at BITS
Words such as "entrepreneurship" and "startups" took root at BITS Pilani long before they became buzzwords. Navigated by a strong heritage and a strong network of alumni, serial entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and business leaders, BITS offers a vibrant ecosystem to nurture ideas and turn them into successful ventures. The Institute Innovation Council (IIC), located on all BITS campuses, is at the forefront of innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship initiatives. Its purpose is to establish an enabling environment for the development, protection, awareness, and commercialisation of intellectual property (IP), while linking students and teachers with Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) to foster emerging startups. With strong student E-Cells, specialised academic programs, and guidance from veteran faculty and industry leaders, the IIC enables students to lead, innovate, and be part of the larger entrepreneurial community, both on campus and nationwide.
Innovation: An Integral Part of BITS
- Over the years, BITS has proven & proudly owns a legacy dating back to the 1970s, when most of the nation was unfamiliar with the terms “Entrepreneurship & Startups”.”
- A strong alumni entrepreneur’s BITS family tree consisting of the largest alumni network available of serial entrepreneurs, investors, VCs & mentors, and corporate professionals.
- The institute has highly experienced and trained faculty members and mentors in the area of entrepreneurship, research, & Innovation, along with an ecosystem to promote innovation start-up culture.
Institute Innovation Council (IIC)
Across all campuses, spearhead Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship. The objective of CIIE is to provide an enabling ecosystem for
Creation, Protection, Awareness and Commercialisation of Intellectual Property (IP). Also, coordinate in offering specifically designed academic courses and minor programmes.
Support, Handhold, and become a bridge between Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) and the Institute. TBIs help create, identify, and enhance budding entrepreneurs, supporting potential startups with the necessary resources.
Each campus has a dedicated Student CEL or E-Cell where students engage freely in the leadership role of activities and events promoting entrepreneurship, not only restricted to campus but nationwide. It provides them exposure to the current trends, engages with serial entrepreneurs, experts, leaders, and learn them hone their skills in managing a thriving Ecosystem.
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