The Asian School of Business participated in the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Regional Meet 2025 (North Region), organized under the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC). The event brought together academic institutions, innovators, startup leaders, and IIC representatives to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem across higher education institutions.
ASB Representation
Asian School of Business was represented by Ms. Shikha Nagar, Assistant Professor & Member of IIC & EDIC, along with students Md. Humam, Md. Aamaan, and Ananya Tripathi. The team actively engaged in the sessions and collaborated with ecosystem enablers, gaining valuable insights to enhance innovation-driven initiatives at ASB.
Key Objectives of the Meet
- To orient HEIs on the latest IIC frameworks and evaluation processes
- To promote best practices for nurturing student innovation and entrepreneurship
- To build institutional linkages with mentors, incubators, and startup support agencies
- To strengthen innovation ecosystems through structured activity planning and capacity-building
Event Highlights
- Expert Sessions: Renowned speakers from academia and industry discussed emerging trends in innovation, startup development, and institutional strengthening.
- Showcasing Best Practices: Leading institutions presented success stories, incubation models, and impactful student-led innovations.
- Networking Opportunities: The meet facilitated meaningful interactions with national mentors, innovators, and HEI representatives, fostering future collaborations.
- Insights on Government Schemes: Participants were briefed on funding opportunities, pre-incubation support, and various initiatives under the MIC and IIC.
Key Learnings for ASB
- The importance of structured pre-incubation and mentoring support for student innovators
- Strategies for implementing outcome-based IIC activities aligned with national innovation indicators
- Approaches to enhance student engagement through multidisciplinary problem-solving
- Opportunities for strengthening industry–academia linkage to support startup growth
Conclusion
Participation in the IIC Regional Meet 2025 provided the Asian School of Business with strategic direction and actionable insights for enhancing its innovation ecosystem. The learnings will guide the planning and execution of impactful IIC activities, mentorship programs, and entrepreneurial initiatives in the upcoming cycle. ASB remains committed to fostering a dynamic, innovation-driven culture that empowers students to develop meaningful and market-ready solutions.
