AICTE Idea Lab

1. AICTE Idea Lab @ GNITS

GNITS is establishing a dedicated space to foster active learning, design thinking, and prototyping skills in alignment with AICTE guidelines.

  • Hands-on Experimentation: Access to industry-standard tools for physical prototype development.
  • Skill Building: Focused on critical thinking and solving complex interdisciplinary problems.
  • Advanced Infrastructure: Equipped with modern technology kits for practical innovation.

Current Status Tenders issued; infrastructure development is actively underway across departments.


2. AIC-GNITS Foundation (Atal Incubation Centre)

Selected by NITI Aayog (AIM) in February 2023, this is a pioneering women-centric incubator focused on deep tech and sustainable solutions (UN SDGs).

Key Highlights & Focus:

  • Startup Springboard: Supporting ventures in Clean Tech, EVs, Drones, ESDM, and Sustainability.
  • Entrepreneurial Support: Provides world-class mentorship, infrastructure, and industry networking.
  • Financial Access: Offers diverse funding avenues to transition ideas into market-ready ventures.
  • Governance: Operates as a specialized Section-8 Company under Atal Innovation Mission guidelines.

3. Innovation & Startup Ecosystem

A multi-layered framework designed to nurture a robust innovation culture on campus:

🔹 Innovation Cell

A collaborative hub that transforms raw concepts into tangible technical solutions.

🔹 Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

Empowers women through workshops, expert panels, and leadership training in technical domains.

🔹 Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)

Established under the Ministry of Education to streamline innovation efforts across Higher Education Institutions.

🔹 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell

Dedicated to the legal protection and commercialization of inventions created by students and faculty.