Reva Institutions Innovation Cell

About REVA IIC

The REVA Institutions Innovation Council (REVA IIC) is an initiative established under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), Government of India, to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within REVA University. REVA IIC serves as a dynamic platform that nurtures creative thinking, facilitates idea incubation, and provides students, faculty, and researchers with the necessary ecosystem to convert innovative ideas into impactful startups and ventures.

REVA IIC is dedicated to strengthening the innovation and startup ecosystem by organizing regular activities such as workshops, ideation programs, hackathons, incubation support, mentorship programs, and industry collaborations. The council actively engages with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), REVA NEST - Incubation Center , and other ecosystem enablers to provide a holistic entrepreneurial experience to students and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Since its inception, REVA IIC has consistently demonstrated excellence by securing 4-Star ratings from MIC and achieving significant milestones in promoting innovation-driven education and entrepreneurial learning.

Vision

To create a sustainable and thriving innovation-driven ecosystem within REVA University that fosters entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, research-driven solutions, and technology-driven innovations, empowering students and faculty to contribute meaningfully to society and industry.

Mission

To develop a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty through systematic mentorship, networking, and exposure to real-world challenges.
To encourage students to ideate, prototype, and commercialize their innovative solutions by providing technical, financial, and incubation support.
To collaborate with industry leaders, research organizations, investors, and government bodies to bridge the gap between academia and practical innovation.
To organize innovation-driven activities, including hackathons, ideation camps, startup competitions, innovation challenges, and workshops, aligning with national initiatives such as Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), and Smart India Hackathon (SIH).
To facilitate intellectual property (IP) awareness, patent filing support, and commercialization of research-based innovations.
To foster an entrepreneurial mindset through hands-on learning, case studies, and real-time industry engagement.

Objectives

1. To Build a Robust Innovation Ecosystem

Establish a structured framework to identify, nurture, and support innovative ideas and startups.
Strengthen pre-incubation and incubation support for early-stage startups.

2. To Organize Innovation and Entrepreneurship Activities

Conduct workshops, ideation programs, and hackathons to stimulate creative problem-solving.
Organize mentorship sessions, industry interactions, and startup networking events to provide real-world exposure.

3. To Enhance Research and Product Development

Encourage collaborative research projects between students, faculty, and industry partners.
Support the development of patentable and market-ready products through funding and prototyping assistance.

4. To Promote Startup Culture and Industry Linkages

Facilitate entrepreneurial journeys through expert mentorship, investment connections, and startup incubation.
Connect students and faculty with angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry partners for funding and commercialization.

5. To Strengthen Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Commercialization

Conduct IPR awareness programs, patent drafting workshops, and filing assistance.
Enable startups and innovators to leverage IP as a key asset for business growth.

6. To Align with National Innovation Policies

Actively participate in MIC, AICTE, and Startup India programs to ensure national-level engagement.
Contribute to India’s vision of being a global innovation hub by fostering problem-solving and entrepreneurial spirit.