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Quarterly Plan Institution Innovation Council (IIC)

S. No	Event Name	Objective	Tentative Date / Month	Target Audience	Key Outputs / Measurable Parameters	KPIs (with qualified metrics)	Resource Person	Thrust Area	Level	Expected Budget	Activity Incharge
CALENDER
1	Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking & Innovation Design	To equip students with problem solving, design-oriented, analytical, and innovative thinking skills required in today’s dynamic industry environment.	27th Feb 2026	BCA IV & VI Sem	To develop design-oriented and analytical thinking skills among students. To foster innovative problem-solving abilities for success in today’s dynamic industry environment.		Mr. Amit Shrivastav	Innovation	2 or 3		Dr. Punam Agrawal and Dr. Deepti Khanna
2	Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools							Innovation	1 or 2
3	AI & Innovation Sprints: Rapid Prototyping for Digital Transformation							Innovation	1 or 2
4	Expert Talk on Technology Readiness Level (TRL), MRL, IRL, IP Commercialization, Tech- Transfer	To familiarize students with technology readiness frameworks (TRL, MRL, IRL) and the pathway from innovation to IP protection, commercialization, and technology transfer.		All Courses	Students develop a clear understanding of technology readiness levels and IP–commercialization pathways, enabling them to assess and advance their innovations towards market readiness.	Number of students attending the expert session, percentage of students able to correctly classify a technology into TRL/MRL/IRL levels post-session.		IPR	1 or 2		Ms. Vaishali Jain and Dr. Deepti Khanna
5	Workshop: Effective Sales and Marketing Strategies for Start-ups	To equip participants with practical sales and marketing strategies essential for early-stage start-up growth.	9th Feb 2026	All Courses	No. of teams with marketing strategies / BMC	≥10 canvases completed	Ms. Priyanka Sachdeva	Entrepreneurship	1 or 2		Dr. Jyotsna & Ms. Deepika
6	Field/Exposure Visit to Preincubation Units (e.g., AICTE Idea Lab, Fab Lab, MSME clusters)	To expose students to real-world industrial processes and innovation practices followed by MSMEs.	16th Feb 2026	IIC Students and other courses (only interested students)	No. of visits; linkages established	≥2 exposure visits; ≥1 partnership formed	Venue: DTU Incubation Centre (Contact: Dr. Amit)	Entrepreneurship	2 or 3		Ms. Deepika and Dr. Jyotsna Oswal
7	Organize Inter/Intra- Institution Innovation Competition / Hackathon & Reward Best Innovations (YUKTI Repository)							Innovation	3 or 4
8	Innovation Showcase: Demo Day / Exhibition / Poster Presentation of Innovations / Prototypes							Innovation	3 or 4

S. No	Event Name	Objective	Event Date	Targeted Audience	Expected Outcome	Resource Person / Judges	Thrust Area	Level	Final Budget	Activity Incharge
SELF DRIVEN
1	TechByte	The state of AI Adoption in Industry: Usage trends, tools and the rise	14th February 2026	MCA students	Highlighted how AI adoption has moved from experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment, showcasing key industry usage trends, emerging tools, and the accelerating rise of AI-driven decision-making.	Internal	Innovation	Level 2		Dr. Manjot Bhatia (Collaboration with MCA Department)
2	Brand-to-Trademark Sprint	The objective of the Brand-to-Trademark Sprint is to help students understand how business ideas and brand identities can be transformed into legally protectable trademarks, and to introduce the strategic role of IPR in branding and entrepreneurship.	27th February 2026	All courses	Students are able to design a basic brand identity, assess the trademarkability of brand names, and identify relevant trademark classes, thereby developing practical awareness of how IPR strengthens brand value and business strategy.	Internal	IPR	Level 1		Vaishali Jain
3	Panel Discussion: “Who Really Pays? The Domestic Impact of America’s Tariff Policies on India”	To examine how America’s tariff policies affect India’s domestic economy, industries, employment, and overall trade environment.	26th February 2026	BBA & BA Eco (H)	Participants will gain a clear understanding of the economic and sectoral impacts of U.S. tariff policies on India and the resulting policy and trade responses.					Dr. Jyotsna & Ms. Deepika
4	Getting Started with Azure AI	The objective of this self-driven activity is to introduce students to Microsoft Azure AI services and provide a foundational understanding of how Artificial Intelligence can be built, deployed, and managed using cloud platforms. The workshop aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industry applications of AI, encouraging students to explore innovation, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.	28th January 2026	MCA students	The workshop will provide students with a basic understanding of Azure AI and its real-world applications. It is expected to improve awareness of cloud-based AI technologies, enhance technical skills, and motivate MCA students to apply AI concepts in academic projects and future careers.	Mr. Jasjit Chopra (CEO, Penthara Technologies, Microsoft MVP)	Innovation	Level 1		Dr. Deepti Khanna (Collaboration with Placement)
5	India AI Impact Summit 2026	The objective of this activity is to create awareness among students about the role of Artificial Intelligence in national development, inclusive growth, and sustainable solutions, while understanding India’s vision for AI-driven transformation.	16th Feb 2026 to 20th Feb 2026	All courses	The activity will help students gain insights into India’s AI initiatives, ethical AI adoption, and real-world applications of AI for societal welfare. It will encourage students to align their academic learning with national innovation goals and emerging AI trends.	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, INDIAai, Digital India Initiative	Innovation			Dr. Deepti Khanna

S. No:	Event Name	Objective	Tentative Date and Duration	Target Audience	Expected Outcome	Resource Person	Thrust Area	Expected Budget	Activity Incharge
CELEBRATION
1	National Pollution Control Day		2nd December
2	National Energy Conservation Day (India)		14th December
3	National Youth Day		12th January
4	National Startup Day		16th January
5	National Science Day		28th February						Dr. Punam

S. No:	Event Name	Objective	Date	Target Audience	Outcome	Resource Person	Attended by	Expected Budget	Activity Incharge
MIC
1	Workshop on AI - An MIC activity on “AI for Atmanirbhar Bharat: HEI Pre-Summit Engagements towards IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026”	1. To enable participants to understand core AI and Generative AI concepts and apply prompt engineering techniques to generate domain-relevant outputs using Large Language Models (LLMs). 2. To help participants apply AI-driven automation concepts (RPA, RAG, Agentic AI) and evaluate AI solutions using simulation tools while incorporating principles of Responsible AI.	23rd Jan. 2026	PGDM students	1. Participants will be able to design effective prompts and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, relevance, and usability. 2. Participants will be able to design a simple AI-enabled workflow or use-case, simulate its operation, and assess ethical, privacy, and bias-related implications.	Ms. Deepika	All IIC members	Nil	Ms. Deepika

S. No:	Event Name	Objective	Event Date	Targeted Audience	Expected Outcome	Resource Person / Judges	Thrust Area	Level	Final Budget	Activity Incharge
R&D
1	Research paper writing and journal publication support workshop	To enhance participants’ understanding of research paper writing, journal selection, publication ethics, indexing (UGC CARE, Scopus), peer review process, and avoidance of predatory journals.	19th Feb 2026	BCA, BBA and BA (Eco.)	To equip participants with practical knowledge of research paper writing, journal selection (including Scopus and UGC-CARE), publication ethics, and successful manuscript submission.	Dr. Deepti Khanna	Research	1	Nil	Dr. Deepti Khanna