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AICTE IDEA LAB

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About AICTE IDEA Lab

Innovation, Development, Evaluation & Application

What is AICTE IDEA Lab?

AICTE-IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) Labs represent a nationwide initiative launched by the All India Council for Technical Education to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among engineering students. These labs serve as collaborative spaces where theoretical knowledge meets practical application, enabling students to transform their ideas into tangible prototypes and products.

Our Leadership & Team

Chief Mentor

Dr. Srinivasa K G

Dr. Srinivasa K G

Professor (DSAI) and Dean (Academics)

Visionary leader driving the IDEA Lab mission with expertise in data science and academic innovation.

Faculty Coordinators

Dr. Shailesh Khapre

Dr. Shailesh Khapre

Faculty Coordinator

Assistant Professor, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Lakhindar Murmu

Dr. Lakhindar Murmu

Faculty Co-Coordinator

Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Student Ambassadors

Chandan Singh Chauhan

Student Ambassador

Shivanshu Vishwakarma

Student Ambassador

Ishaan Singh

Student Ambassador

Tech Gurus

Purnendra Kumar Druw

Lab Assistant (IoT)

Technical Assistant (SS)

CSE Department

Upendra Agrawal (SS)

ECE Department

Upasana Toppo (SS)

ECE Department

Key Objectives

Promote Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Encourage teams from diverse engineering disciplines to work together, breaking silos and fostering integrated problem-solving approaches.

Foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and provide resources for students to develop and validate their innovative ideas into startups.

Hands-On STEM Learning

Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application by providing direct experience with real-world engineering challenges.

Support National Initiatives

Contribute to Make in India, Startup India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions through innovation and indigenous technology development.

Skill Development

Offer bootcamps, workshops, and training programs for students, faculty, and industry professionals to enhance technical and soft skills.

Industry-Academia Partnership

Build strong collaborations with industry partners to ensure relevance of projects and create internship/employment opportunities.