Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (U-0220)
MoE Innovation Cell

Star Ratings (AY 2023-2024)

About IIC

The IISc Innovation Council (IIC) aims to foster a culture of innovation &
entrepreneurship (I&E) in the Institute

IISc Innovation Council

IISc Innovation Council (IIC) is setup along the lines of Institution’s Innovation Council, which is an initiative of Ministry of Education (MoE) in collaboration with AICTE​ for implementation of National Innovation & Startup Policy (NISP)​ via a Digital platform. It is formed with an aim to foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E)​ while establishing and stabilizing an innovative ecosystem​ in the institute for addressing challenges to build & sustain a thriving I&E ecosystem. It is to be done by involving institute leadership to formulate and implement I&E policy​. Also to engage faculty, students, and staff in I&E activities​ by organizing relevant and useful activities and initiatives​.

IIC Aim

  • Support students, researchers, and faculty about entrepreneurship, specifically focusing on the deep science/deep tech entrepreneruship
  • Improve awareness & understanding of creating, managing, and leveraging intellectual property (IP) among IISc community working with IPTel
  • Encourage the development and commercialization of innovations stemming from IISc’s research
  • Collaborate with Indian and Global organisations to bring relevant programs & iniatives to IISc
  • Improve visibility for IIC within the campus

IIC vision

The IISc Innovation Council (IIC) aims to foster a culture of innovation & entrepreneurship (I&E) in the institute by educating and inspiring students to pursue entrepreneurial ventures with a focus on capacity building & collaboration.

Innovation Support Centre

IIC - Innovation Support Center

Innovation Support Center at JRD Tata Library is well stocked with books on innovation & entrepreneurship. Students can use this place to learn as well as to discuss/brainstorm on their startup ideas.