Institution Innovation Council (IIC), University of Jammu

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of University of Jammu was established as part of the initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India in the year 2018. The objective of establishing IIC at University of Jammu is to promote innovation in the University through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the Campus.

The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students in Higher Education Institutions. The objectives of the Institution's Innovation Council are:

  1. Promote a culture of innovation: The IIC aims to create a vibrant ecosystem that encourages and nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship. It seeks to instill a culture of innovation among students, faculty, and staff, inspiring them to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
  2. Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing: The IIC encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among educational institutions, industries, and other stakeholders. It facilitates networking and partnership opportunities to foster innovation and exchange of ideas. The council organizes seminars, conferences, and competitions where students and faculty from different institutions can come together to share their experiences and learn from each other.
  3. Work towards skill development and capacity building: The IIC focuses on enhancing the innovation and entrepreneurial skills of students and faculty members. It organizes skill development workshops, training programs, and boot camps to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to innovate and excel in their entrepreneurial pursuits. The council also encourages faculty members to undertake research in innovation and entrepreneurship and provides them with the necessary support.
  4. Showcase innovative projects and ideas: The IIC provides a platform for students to showcase their innovative projects and ideas. It organizes innovation exhibitions, hackathons, and competitions to highlight the creative and entrepreneurial talents of students. This not only boosts their confidence but also facilitates networking and potential collaboration with industries and investors.
  5. Foster entrepreneurship: The IIC focuses on promoting entrepreneurship by providing guidance, mentorship, and support to aspiring entrepreneurs. It aims to make students aware of their capabilities to turn their innovative ideas into viable business ventures. The council organizes various entrepreneurship-related activities, workshops, and networking events to encourage and facilitate such endeavors.
  6. Support startups: The IIC provides support and guidance to student startups and innovative projects. It helps identify potential startups and provides them with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to accelerate their growth.

By pursuing these objectives, the Institution's Innovation Council aims to promote and nurture a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff in Higher Education Institutions, contributing to the overall growth and development of the nation.

Members of IIC:

Roles

Name & Details

Department

Designation

Qualification

President

Prof. Veenu Kaul

veenukaul@yahoo.co.in

9419137180

Department of Botany

Professor

Doctorate

Convener

Prof. Susheel Verma

susheel.verma@jammuuniversity.ac.in

9419797202

Department of Botany

Professor

Doctorate

Start up Activity Coordinator

Dr. Ripu Dhaman Parihar

ripuparihar89@gmail.com

9596733127

Department of Zoology

Assistant Professor

Doctorate

Innovation Activity

Dr. Rachna Mahajan

mahajan.rachna@jammuuniversity.ac.in

9018459966

The Business School

Associate Professor

Doctorate

Vice President

Prof. Parmil Kumar

parmil@jammuuniversity.ac.in

9419159608

Department of Statistics

Professor

Doctorate

IPR Activity Coordinator

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

rakeshatri@jammuuniversity.ac.in

9419174941

Department of Environmental Science

Assistant Professor

Doctorate

ARIIA Coordinator,Member

Dr. Romica Verma

romicaverma92@gmail.com

9086310983

Department of Botany

Assistant Professor

Doctorate

Social Media

Dr. Sajan Thakur

sajan0007thakur@gmail.com

7006236628

Department of Botany

Curator

Doctorate

Internship Activity Coordinator

Dr. Pramod Kumar Singh

pramodkrsingh@jammuuniversity.ac.in

9419227136

Library and Information Science

Sr. Assistant Professor

Doctorate

NIRF Coordinator

Dr. Sunil Kumar

sunilkumarbhougal@jammuuniversity.ac.in

7051147083

Department of Statistics

Assistant Professor

Doctorate

External Members of the IIC:

Role

Name

Email

Contact

Organisation

Member

 

Members

 

Mr. Rajesh Dubey

rajesh.dubey@jkbmail.com

 

7006678594

 

JK Bank

Bank/Investor

Members

 

Dr. Zabeer Ahmed

zahmed@iiim.res.in

 

1912584999

 

IIIM Jammu

 

Start up/ Alumni Entrepreneur

 

Members

 

Dr. Shubhra Sharma

 

mdjksrlm@gmail.com

 

7780800938

 

JKRLM

 

Start up/ Alumni Entrepreneur

 

IIC Report complete for the academic Session 2024-2025

Evidence of Success

India First Leadership Talk Series

SESSION ON ACHIEVING PROBLEM-SOLUTION FIT & PRODUCT-MARKET FIT

Institution’s Innovation Council in collaboration with The Law School, University of Jammu organizes Lecture cum Interaction for the Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovation Design for Start-ups for the students.

Expert talk on "Process of Innovation Development & Technology Readiness Level (TRL)"
& "Commercialization of Lab Technologies & Tech-Transfer"

Session on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps”