Institute Innovation Council (IIC)
Ministry of Education Initiative | Fostering Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startup Culture at SUIIT
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To create a vibrant innovation ecosystem at SUIIT that encourages creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge research. Empower students and faculty to become job creators contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Our Mission
To conduct systematic innovation & pre-incubation activities, promote IPR awareness, support idea-to-product prototyping, bridge industry-academia gap, and inculcate innovation culture among 2500+ students.
IIC Leadership Council
Dr. Prabira Kumar Sethy
Leading innovation initiatives and fostering research culture
Dr. Alpesh Kumar Dauda
Driving innovation activities and creative problem-solving
Mr. Pramod Kumar Nayak
Supporting council operations and member activities
Ms. Sudeshna Pattanaik
Coordinating internship opportunities and industry exposure
Dr. Shaswat Chirantan
Driving startup incubation and entrepreneurship culture
Mr. Charan Prusty
Managing digital presence and outreach activities
Ms. Jyoti Kumari
Contributing to council initiatives and student engagement
Dr. Satyabrata Hota
Leading IPR awareness and patent filing initiatives
Dr. Sohan Kumar Pande
Managing NIRF data and institutional rankings
Dr. Abhisek Sethy
Supporting council activities and research initiatives
Mr. Kunal Mishra
Coordinating overall council operations and events
IIC Impact Dashboard
Flagship Initiatives
Innovation Speaker Series
Monthly guest lectures by renowned entrepreneurs, patent attorneys, and startup founders. Next session: "From Lab to Market" - 5th May 2026.
Smart India Hackathon (SIH)
Internal mentoring, problem-solving bootcamps, and national-level participation support. SUIIT IIC is the nodal center for SIH preparations.
Design Thinking & Ideathon
Annual 36-hour ideathon focusing on sustainable solutions for local challenges. Cash prizes & incubation support for top 3 ideas.
IPR Awareness Program
In collaboration with Patent Information Centre, Odisha. Workshops on patent filing, copyrights, and technology commercialization.
Get Involved
Join the Innovation Movement
All SUIIT students are encouraged to be part of IIC's various clubs: Idea Club, Tinkering Lab, Startup Internship Cell. For collaborations, mentorship, or innovation funding queries reach out to IIC secretariat.