The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) at Sri Gurutegh Bahadur Institute of Management and Information Technology (SGTBIMIT) is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and research among students and faculty members. Established in line with the vision of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC), the IIC serves as a platform that encourages students to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions for societal and industrial challenges.

The Council promotes interdisciplinary learning by providing opportunities for students to participate in innovation-driven activities, interact with industry experts, and develop entrepreneurial skills. Through continuous mentoring and exposure to emerging technologies, the IIC aims to prepare students to become future innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

To create a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures innovation, entrepreneurship, and research excellence by empowering students to develop creative solutions for real-world challenges.

• Promote innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students and faculty.
• Encourage problem-solving through design thinking and experiential learning.
• Facilitate idea generation, prototype development, and pre-incubation support.
• Strengthen industry-academia collaboration through expert interactions.
• Promote awareness of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), patents, and startup opportunities.
• Inspire students to participate in national innovation initiatives, hackathons, and competitions.

The Institution's Innovation Council aims to:

• Develop an innovation-oriented culture across the institute.
• Identify and nurture innovative ideas from students.
• Encourage research, creativity, and interdisciplinary project development.
• Organize workshops, seminars, expert talks, boot camps, and innovation challenges.
• Promote entrepreneurship through startup awareness and mentoring.
• Facilitate collaborations with industry, startups, incubation centers, and innovation ecosystems.
• Encourage participation in initiatives of the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and Innovation Cell.

The IIC regularly organizes a wide range of academic and innovation-focused activities, including:

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs
• Design Thinking Workshops
• Idea Pitching Competitions
• Hackathons and Innovation Challenges
• Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Sessions
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Patent Awareness Workshops
• Expert Lectures by Entrepreneurs and Industry Professionals
• Faculty Development Programmes
• Research and Innovation Seminars
• Skill Development Workshops
• Student Project Exhibitions
• Industrial Visits and Innovation Tours
• National and International Webinars

The institute has consistently organized such activities to encourage innovation, strengthen practical learning, and develop entrepreneurial competencies among students.

The IIC provides continuous support to students by:

• Guiding innovative project ideas.
• Mentoring students for innovation competitions.
• Connecting students with industry experts and mentors.
• Providing awareness regarding startup funding opportunities.
• Facilitating participation in national innovation programs.
• Encouraging patent filing and intellectual property creation.
• Supporting students in transforming ideas into prototypes and viable ventures.

Through its initiatives, the IIC strives to:

• Develop innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Enhance students' entrepreneurial mindset.
• Encourage research publications and patents.
• Promote industry collaboration and experiential learning.
• Create future-ready graduates capable of addressing societal and technological challenges.