MUIIR Centre gears up to foster student innovation & entrepreneurship in 2021
New Delhi, Dec 15 (Agency) Marwadi University, a leading private university, on Monday announced the recent launch of the Marwadi University Innovation and Incubation Research (MUIIR) Centre. Envisioned as a mentorship ecosystem to help student innovation focusing on real world problems, the MUIIR Centre has tied-up with various government agencies, such as, New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (NewGen IEDC), The Student Startup & Innovation Policy (SSIP), Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST), Centre for Environment and Development (CED), the Gujarat-based varsity said in a statement.
Thirty-two plus start-ups from Engineering, Science, Paramedical and Management are already being supported, with over 62 plus Mentors and more than INR 50 lakhs already raised with the help of the MUIIR Centre, till date. Currently, the centre is focusing on sustainable development, energy conservation, electric vehicle technology & Industry 4.0. Some of the noteworthy patents which have been applied for include an automatic mosquito breeding killer, pixelori painting, and planar antennas for Terahertz Frequency Applications, amongst others, it added. The MUIIR Centre also provides business services and has already conducted more than 50 programs to extend further support in the areas of idea validation, business structure, intellectual property, financial health, funding advice. State of the art infra and machinery such as 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, PCB Prototyping, Welding, Electronics workbench with DSO, Function Generator, Power Supply, Soldering Station & Multi-meter and various properly calibrated measuring instruments are provided to aid in the development and testing process.
Speaking on the initiative, Dr Y. P. Kosta, Vice-chancellor, Marwadi University, said: “As educators our duty is to develop confident and future ready students. The MUIIR Centre is an important step in that direction and we are extremely proud to create a support ecosystem aimed at fostering local talent and giving them wings. We hope to see much innovation stemming from our students here in Marwadi University who can set an example for students all over India.” Jeet Marwadi, Director, Marwadi University, added: “We are extremely proud to spearhead Initiatives such as this to foster new avenues of opportunity and self-development. It is extremely important for us to ensure student success in the social impact ecosystem.”