Institute
Incubation
Center (IIC)
The Cell provides a platform to carry out software development
activities in the contemporary areas of computer science and IT to
the students and faculty members.
Institute Incubation Center
The IITM Incubation Center (Software Development Cell) stands as a testament to the institute's unwavering commitment to fostering and channeling the technical prowess of its students. This visionary initiative was conceived with the primary goal of unearthing and harnessing the latent potential within students, cultivating their technical skills, and providing them with a platform to embark on a journey of innovation and growth. The core mission of the Incubation Center is to serve as a crucible for the development of new projects, affording students the unique opportunity to collaborate within an organized team structure while adhering to timelines.
Within the dynamic realm of their project teams, students are bestowed with the privilege of donning the role of software engineers across various verticals, thereby gaining invaluable exposure to the entire lifecycle of software development. At the heart of this initiative is the profound objective to enhance programming skills and deepen the understanding of software development concepts, thereby equipping students with a skillset that is not only relevant but also transformative in their academic and professional journey.
📸 Glimpses of Innovation at IIC
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Policy
Innovate
🌱
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at IITM was established under the guidelines of MHRD’s Innovation Cell to foster a robust ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property awareness. It encourages creativity among students and faculty, supports startups, and promotes industry-academia collaboration. Through well-structured roles, the IIC organizes workshops, hackathons, and mentorship programs while also enabling access to funding, infrastructure, and patent filing grants. Evaluation and reporting are integrated for transparency and continuous improvement, ensuring each sub-committee contributes effectively to the overarching goals of technological innovation and institutional growth.
Policy
🎯
Software Development Cell (SDC)
Code
🚀
The SDC at IITM is a hub of technical innovation and software excellence, aimed at nurturing students’ development skills and entrepreneurial mindset. It provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies through real-world projects and collaboration with industry mentors. By embracing open-source tools and encouraging interdisciplinary learning, the SDC enables students to contribute to institutional software needs and transform ideas into viable tech solutions or startups, backed by professional guidance and structured project management.
Innovate
🧠
Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Cell
Startup
📈
The ED Cell is dedicated to cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit among students and faculty by offering mentorship, resources, and exposure to the startup ecosystem. It facilitates access to funding, organizes innovation-driven events like pitch competitions and hackathons, and connects budding entrepreneurs with seasoned industry professionals. The cell aims to convert innovative concepts into successful ventures, fostering self-reliance and leadership through experiential learning and guided development.
Funding
🤝
AI Experience and Innovation Cell (AIEIC)
AI Lab
📊
The AIEIC focuses on promoting AI-centric research and skill development by offering advanced lab infrastructure and interactive learning experiences. It bridges the gap between theory and practice through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects with academia and industry. Students and faculty alike are encouraged to explore emerging technologies and lead innovations in artificial intelligence, contributing to academic excellence and societal impact.
DeepTech
🔍
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell
IPR
🛡️
The IPR Cell plays a vital role in educating students and faculty about intellectual property and supporting the entire lifecycle of innovation protection—from identification and patent filing to commercialization. It conducts training sessions, offers financial assistance for IPR-related activities, and ensures proper management and monetization of intellectual assets. The cell empowers innovators to safeguard their creations and bring them to market through licensing and strategic collaborations.
Patent
💼
SDC Events Summary (2024–25)
| Event Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Web Innovate – 2024 (Website Design Competition) | August 20, 2024 |
| Institute Internal Hackathon | August 31, 2024 |
| Expert Lecture on Cyber Security | October 12, 2024 |
| Hack & Block – Programming Competition | October 16, 2024 |
| Winter School on Web Development with MERN Stack | January 06–11, 2025 |
| Winter School on Building Modern Web Apps with MERN Stack | January 13–17, 2025 |
| Workshop on Java Full Stack and AWS Restart | January 16, 2025 |
| Expert Lecture on DSA | February 04, 2025 |
| 10X Your Future – Placement Readiness | March 05, 2025 |
| CLOUD TECH – Workshop on Virtualization, Linux, and Amazon EC2 | March 20, 2025 |
SDC Events Summary (2023-24)
| Event Title | Date |
|---|---|
| From Idea to Impact – Social Media Campaign Infographics Competition | 17 October 2023 |
| Capturing Campus Life (Photography, Videography, Tech News, Tech Quotes Competitions) | 6–8 November 2023 |
| Workshop on “Front End Development Using Angular” | 18 April 2024 |
SDC Events Summary (2022–23)
| Event Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Intra-college SQL Query Competition | November 12, 2022 |
| Code Clash – Programming Competition | June 3, 2023 |
Members of the Cell
| S. No. | Member Name | Course | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Manan Narwal | BCA (M1), Batch: 2022-2025 | President |
| 2 |  |
Pratham Aggarwal | BCA (M1), Batch: 2022-2025 | AI/ML Head |
| 3 |  |
Asmeet Kaur | BCA (E), Batch: 2022-2025 | Data Science Head |
| 4 |  |
Akanksha Negi | BCA (E), Batch: 2022-2025 | Deep Learning Head |
| 5 |  |
Suyash | BCA (M1), Batch: 2022-2025 | Web Development Head |
| 6 |  |
Dhruv Dhayal | BCA (M1), Batch: 2022-2025 | IoT Head |
| 7 |  |
Aditya Raj | BCA (M1), Batch: 2022-2025 | UI/UX Designer |
| 8 |  |
Tanishq Arora | BCA (M2), Batch: 2022-2025 | Video Editor & Photographer |
| 9 |  |
Tushar Sunaria | BCA (M1), Batch: 2022-2025 | Marketing & Promotion |
Project Summary: PraiseGreens.in
- Total Budget: ₹1,50,000
- Timeline: March 2023 – January 2024
- Project divided into planning, development, testing, deployment & maintenance phases.
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Responsive Design: Mobile-First Approach
- Contact Form: PHP + MySQL
- Home: Carousel, Featured Properties, Highlights
- About: Company intro, Mission, Vision
- Projects: Residential and Commercial details
- Gallery: Visual showcase
- Contact: Form, Map, Info
- Design: Wireframes, UI
- Development: Modular build of each page
- Testing: Mobile, browser checks
- Launch: Domain, Hosting, Handover
- Support: 3-month maintenance
🚀 Featured Student Startup: NeoSankalp
Kandarp Kumar Thakur
Founder, MCA (Batch 2023–25)
NeoSankalp
Tagline: Simplifying Tech, Amplifying Impact
NeoSankalp is a one-stop tech, media, and digital service platform helping businesses grow with innovative, impactful solutions. From custom development to immersive design and VR, NeoSankalp focuses on rapid execution and transparent delivery.
Visit Website- Software/Web Dev: Custom apps, e-commerce, mobile apps
- Design: Graphic design, branding, UI/UX, motion graphics
- Server Solutions: LAN setup, recovery, backups
- Virtual Reality: VR app development, 3D modeling
- Stage: Revenue-generating
- Incubation: Jan 2025 – July 2025
- Technologies Used: Not specified
- Email: contact.neosankalp@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 9718189785
- Instagram: @neosankalp.official
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/neosankalp
- Twitter: Not available
No awards or funding mentioned yet. Stay tuned!