Title

MIC Driven Activity (Q3-IIC 7.0) – “Building YUKTI Innovation Repositories in IIC Institutions: Productizing Campus Ideas & Boosting Innovation Funding for Startup Opportunities”

Objective

To guide IIC institutions in establishing YUKTI Innovation Repositories aimed at capturing and supporting innovative campus ideas, productising them, and boosting innovation funding for student and faculty startups.

Description

The Institute of Professional Excellence and Management (IPEM), Ghaziabad organized an online session on Tuesday, 20th May 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM as part of the MIC Driven Activity under Q3-IIC 7.0, titled “Building YUKTI Innovation Repositories in IIC Institutions: Productizing Campus Ideas & Boosting Innovation Funding for Startup Opportunities.” The session, livestreamed by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, aimed to guide IIC institutions in creating structured innovation repositories through the YUKTI platform. It focused on transforming campus-based ideas into viable products and enhancing access to funding opportunities for students and faculty-led startups. Participants from IPEM, including faculty and students, gained valuable insights into two flagship initiatives – the YUKTI Innovation Challenge 2025 and the AICTE Productisation Fellowship. The session emphasized fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within campuses by providing clear guidelines, participation criteria, and government support channels available through https://yukti.mic.gov.in.

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