Dean, IIC
Dr. Nagabhushana Rao Madamala
Professor, CSE
Governance
Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)
About MIC (MoE's Innovation Cell)
In the year 2018, the Ministry of Education (MoE) through MoE's Innovation Cell (MIC) launched the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) program in collaboration with AICTE for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to systematically foster the culture of innovation and start-up ecosystem in education institutions.
In this regard, MREC established Institution's Innovation Council in the 2018-19 academic year. IICs' role is to engage a large number of faculty, students, and staff in various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities such as ideation, problem-solving, Proof of Concept development, Design Thinking, IPR, project handling, and management at Pre-incubation/Incubation stage.
The IIC model is unique and distinct as it integrates the functionalities of flexibility in calendar activities, a scoring and reward system, decentralizing operations with division of work, progress monitoring, and incentive mechanisms in a coordinated manner through a robust digital platform.
Vision
“To cater to the needs of students as well as faculty entrepreneurs with innovative ideas of social relevance, thereby disseminating a culture of entrepreneurship on campus which will boost our education system and grow national economic and social development.”
Mission
“To develop a system with the required infrastructure that enables students and faculty to innovate and prototype their ideas with industrial standards and support from Government, industry, and reputed academic institutions around the world to help them realize their potential.”
IIC Leadership Team
Administrative leadership driving innovation, strategic mentorship, and startup ecosystems across all academic departments:
Dean, IIC
Associate Dean, IIC
Dr. T Srinivas Reddy
Associate Professor, ECE
Assistant Dean, IIC
Dr. Jototh Heeraman
Associate Professor, ME
Key Objectives & Opportunities
Students and faculty members associated with IIC gain exclusive avenues to excel across national and international innovation ecosystems:
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Participate in innovation initiatives and competitions from institution to international level.
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Win exciting prizes and certificates every month for top-performing ideas.
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Meet and interact with renowned business leaders and top-notch academicians.
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Gain dedicated opportunities to nurture, validate, and prototype new concepts.
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Receive direct structured mentoring by experienced industry professionals.
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Experiment with emerging technologies and access pre-incubation facilities.
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Visit innovation hubs and immerse in diverse global startup cultures.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telangana Innovation Cell (TGIC)
Innovation and entrepreneurship are key drivers of economic growth and social progress. To facilitate grassroots innovation and student entrepreneurship within higher educational institutes across the state, Telangana Innovation Cell (TGIC), Govt. of Telangana launched the TGIC Host Institution Initiative.
Under this formal partnership signed on 30-04-2025 between TGIC and Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University, the institute is recognized as an official 'TGIC Host Institution'. The initiative provides strategic advice, training programs, industry-alumni networking, and curated mentor access to empower the local innovation ecosystem.
28th January 2025
Training Programme on “Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Civil Engineers”
Organized by the Civil Engineering Department in association with IIC MREC. Speaker Mr. Prashanth Kumar Sreram (Assistant Professor, NICMAR University) motivated students on business opportunities in blocks manufacturing, construction equipment rental, and lawn care services. Attended by 06 faculty and 57 UG students.
14th February 2025
Invited Talk on “Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme”
Organized in association with CITD-MSME Tool Room, Hyderabad under IIC 7.0 Quarter-2 Self Driven Activity. Keynote speaker Mr. M. V. Sudhir Kumar (Rtd. Assistant Director-IEDS, MSME) educated over 150 students and faculty on government funding, skill development, and exit-route legislation.
Academic Year 2023-2024
IIC 6.0 Calendar Activities & Hackathons
Conducted 25+ innovation drives including PoC validation sessions, Design Thinking workshops, and Impact Lecture Series sponsored by MoE Innovation Cell.
Academic Year 2022-2023
National Innovation & Startup Policy (NISP) Orientation
Formulated institutional policy guidelines for student and faculty startups, IP ownership, and technology transfer.
Academic Year 2021-2022
IPR & Patent Filing Awareness Workshops
Specialized technical sessions on trademark registration, patent drafting, and commercialization of academic research.
Academic Year 2020-2021
Virtual Pitching & Pre-Incubation Bootcamps
Online mentoring drives connecting student ideators with angel investors and industry technology leaders.
Achievement Highlight
TGIC Host Institution Status & State Level Recognition
Recognized officially as a TGIC Host Institution by the Government of Telangana to lead district-level innovation ecosystems and manage seed funding initiatives.
4.5 Star Rating
MoE Innovation Cell Annual Performance Rating
Achieved top performance star rating from the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell for outstanding conduction of IIC calendar activities.
Grant Approval
Impact Lecture Series Sponsorship
Secured financial grant assistance from MIC and AICTE to host high-impact entrepreneurship expert sessions.
Incubation Expansion
Top 10 Pre-Incubation Center Award
Recognized for facilitating 12+ student-led startup prototypes and filing 20+ patents within a single academic year.
ARIIA Ranking
Band-Excellent Recognition in ARIIA
Ranked in the Band-Excellent category under Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA).
Inception Milestone
Official Establishment of IIC Council
Formally inducted into MoE's Innovation Cell (MIC) network in collaboration with AICTE during the 2018-19 academic year.
For any related queries, please contact us at: iic@mrdu.edu.in
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