Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) connectivity with the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) aims to create awareness among students and educators about the importance of IPR. Through collaboration with NIPAM, students are educated on the basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and the benefits of protecting innovations. This initiative fosters a culture of respecting and understanding intellectual property, encouraging young innovators to safeguard their ideas.  

Entrepreneurship education offers a solution and prepares the youth to be responsible entrepreneurial thinkers by immersing them in real-life learning experience.

 ABOUT E CELL

Vision

       To mold students for becoming a role model as Job creators rather than Job seekers in the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Mission

• To strength the lateral thinking skills and create awareness for students and faculty in entrepreneurship, Innovation, startup idea building and IPR through training workshops and seminar.
• To build collaboration and interlinkages with industrial and professional experts
• To activate and gain more skilled experience to ensure innovation and start up culture through mentoring sessions and internships
• To create a strong academic base in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• To encourage faculty to research projects in entrepreneurship
• To enthuse faculty to take up entrepreneurial mentoring
• Create awareness of venture creation as a viable career option
• To provide the required infrastructure and incubation facility for students and faculty in supporting their research and startup business plans.
• To promote IPR among students and faculty in order to gain unique identity.

Short term goals

• To encourage maximum students, participate in the IIC activities
• To strengthen the student participation in Entrepreneurship Internship Programme
• To encourage the students and faculty’s in developing business plans
• To organize Entrepreneurial events and activities inside and outside the campus
• To offer new courses in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• To apply for grants to promote startup ventures among students and faculties
• To encourage research projects in entrepreneurship
• To encourage faculties to mentor student startup’s

Long term goals

• To Encourage and Nurture the Talents, Provide the Resources in order to Earn in a Proactive end Realistic Environment
• ​To  Build New Ethical Ideas and have Unique Recognition in the business scenario.
• ​To enhances on Visual Learning through Industrial Visits, Auditory Learning with theoretical perspective through an online course and Kinesthetic Learning - Awareness Camps, Motivational Program Training and E-stalls.
• To elevate the ideation and building of innovative ventures into startups for sustainable growth.

     The club focuses on generation of ideas through various IIC activities, Ability Enhancement course-Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Essentials of Entrepreneurship in Wadhwani Ignite organized by Wadhwani Foundation, Bangalore. The idea generation process was carried out via Ideation Hackathons, Inter & Intra Institutional Ideation contest

      The club focuses on feasibility of idea, novelity of the venture generated  through various IIC activities and Essentials of Entrepreneurship in Wadhwani Ignite organized by Wadhwani Foundation, Bangalore. The novelty of the venture will be evaluated for research & development process.

       Through  IIC, we  involve students in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell (IIC) activities and  encouraging young minds to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills. The class-wise activities focusing on ideation, innovation, and participation in school-level hackathons will surely help them to understand the process of transforming ideas into real-world solutions.  

       The IPR Cell fosters scientific inquiry, research, and academic freedom among faculty, researchers, and students. It promotes and safeguards their pursuits while organizing 36 programs to raise awareness of Intellectual Property rights, Patents, and Copyrights.

E-Cell Organized a half board meeting with our E-members and campus companies with Mr.K.Thiruneelakandan B.A President College Governing Council, Dr.P.Vijayaraghavan Secretary & Dr.Mrs.V.Sujatha Principal, Cauvery College for Women. On 23.10.2019 We gained a great knowledge from our management. Documentation and financial assistance. They motivated and assured to give full support from our management.

      The Student Incubation Centre has been operational since 2019, aiming to enhance entrepreneurial skills among both students and faculty. Interns at the centre receive training in documentation, marketing, and the maintenance of files and financial records. Periodic meetings are held to monitor the progress of the interns throughout the year. These meetings involve committee members who provide guidance and support. The centre's initiatives focus on fostering a practical understanding of entrepreneurship. By equipping interns with essential skills, the centre prepares them for real-world challenges. Collaboration between students and faculty is encouraged to foster innovation. Overall, the centre plays a vital role in developing future entrepreneurs. Continuous assessment ensures that the training remains effective and relevant. The commitment to nurturing talent remains a top priority for the centre.  

FORMATION OF STUDENT INCUBATION CENTRE

    The STUDENT INCUBATION CENTRE (SIC) was established on 15.07.2019 to expose the students to identifying the target market and create viable products.  The Management of the College Governing Council, Cauvery College for Women,  supported with seed fund to motivate and train the students to work in a business setup.
   In addition, the institution also provides furnished office pace, technological and maintenance support for the students entrepreneurial welfare. Under the guidance of diligent and experienced faculty,  learn the dynamic process of business development and how to survive in their early entrepreneurial stage. The student proposals from in-campus and alumnae’s are invited and reviewed by the mentors, approved by the Principal and the Management.

   The SIC STORES and SIC BAKES was formed with selected committee members comprise of students, mentors and the Top Management. The student committee consists of 

• Store Keeper

• Accountant 

• Sales representative and 

• Financier 

E CELL is happy to inaugurate student campus companies –

• SIC STORES - 27.06.2019

• SIC BAKES - 03.07.2019

• MAQUILLAGE BEAUTY PARLOUR – 14.08.2019

• GOLDEN STITCHING – 14.08.2019

• NATRA COOL NAPKINS - 13.09.2019

………This will ignite the student with rich experience in becoming successful entrepreneurs.

      Student Campus Companies with a seed capital given by the management to companies-SIC Stores, SIC Bakes, Noodhana Gallery, Natra Cool Napkins, SIC Designers, Marcquillage Service and Golden Tailors. The companies offer 16 skill-based programs benefiting 886 individuals and six certificate courses engaging 278 participants. 67 interns were benefited with stipend and certificate annually. Student Incubation centre was remodelled as Student Campus Companies from March 2023 onwards. 

        The Technology Transfer Cell (TTO) drives the transformation of prototypes into startups, guiding them from Technology Readiness Level 0 to 9 through robust R&D initiatives  based on Indian Knowledge System. Regular ideation contests and hackathons, held twice monthly, unearth novel ideas for evaluation by committee members. Angel Investor meets facilitate crucial networking opportunities. Workshops enrich students' knowledge in IoT, coding, and design concepts, offering certificate courses and internships.

       The Patent Utility Centre processes startup ideas for Patent, Design, Copyright, and Trademark via KAPILA, facilitated by the committee. Ideas evaluated by TTO and the IPR Cell are promoted for patent drafting. Approved ideas are regularly processed into Invention Disclosure vouchers for IPR procedures through one-to-one interaction with Patent agents.
       Registration in KAPILA helps promote awareness of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) among students and faculty. This initiative provides valuable insights into the importance of protecting intellectual property, encouraging innovation within the academic community. Through workshops, seminars, and resources, participants gain a deeper understanding of IPR processes and benefits. It empowers them to safeguard their inventions, creative works, and research findings. The program also fosters a culture of respect for intellectual property. Ultimately, KAPILA aims to create a knowledgeable community well-versed in IPR practices.  

       Our Institution has registered under Campus Circle in Startup TN for promotion of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Startup ecosystem among students and Faculties. This initiative is done by framing a committee with three expert members from incubation, industries and Government sector along with one dedicated faculty and 25 students team.

         Our Student Incubation Centre, prior to remodeling, was registered in the Tamil Nadu Innovation Maturity Model in 2023 and applied for the Scale-Up Grant. Following this initiative, the Student Incubation Centre has been remodeled as Student Campus Companies from March 2024 onwards. Additionally, the establishment of the Shine Business Incubation Centre has been registered in Startup TN Catalyst as a pre-incubation Centre. Furthermore, our incubation centre is exploring funding opportunities through NITI Aayog.  

    Startup TN is collaborating with our institute to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and a vibrant startup culture. This partnership aims to foster an ecosystem where students can develop their business ideas and gain support for startups. Through workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, students are encouraged to transform their innovative concepts into viable businesses. The collaboration provides resources, guidance, and funding assistance to nurture entrepreneurial talent. It also connects budding entrepreneurs with industry experts and investors. Together, this initiative drives growth, enhances skills, and builds a strong foundation for student-led startups.

       This programme has been initiated to identify the feasible idea or prototype among the students and faculties for improving their scalability of the product. This progarmme will be organized yearly once by Ministry of Education , Government of India to promote innovative ecosystem among the HEI’s

    Mrs.V.Devaki
  B.Com  Alumni ( Batch 2010-2013)
  Proprietor, Brown Sugar Bakers, Trichy.
  Sun TV Masterchef Title Winner 2022
  Food Innovator


 

      The club focuses on feasibility of idea, novelty of the venture generated through various IIC activities and Essentials of Entrepreneurship in Wadhwani Ignite organized by Wadhwani Foundation, Bangalore. The novelty of the venture will be evaluated for research & development process.

       Shine Business Incubation Centre is registered in Startup TN Catalyst, Academic partner and Campus Circle, Government of Tamil Nadu. We have collaborations with Institutions and Industries like NIT -Trichy, CSIR-IMMT, MIT Square, Anna Business Incubation Research forum, Periyar Incubation and Menmozhli Technologies etc. It offers courses from Wadhwani Foundation, I & E paper and Startup Acceleration credit courses have been incorporated in the curriculum.  It standardizes Startup vision, mission, and policies for commercialization. 8 Startups have successfully launched through project seed funds and financial aids embarked on a global journey in 2023-2024 out of 18 innovations. 48 rural Incubatees inclusive of 25 alumnae entrepreneurs and 70 Internal Incubatees supported through SHINE along with RAISE Campus chapter

Office Bearers of SHINE Centre

Nodal Officer: Dr.V.Sujatha, Principal & IIC President

Incubation Incharge: Dr.R.Subha, IIC Convenor, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

No of students & Faculty startups/Venture Established : 08 

CURRENT STATUS

Internal incubatees: 70

External Incubatees: 48 (Inclusive 25 alumna Entrperenurs)

The Centre of Excellence in Innovation and Robotics, established through international collaboration, empowers women by promoting technical startups. It conducts workshops, internships, conferences, and business model canvas practices in IoT, AI, and Robotics within an IoT-equipped lab. Internships, UG and PG Project ideas of our students were initiated to get completed their experimental, result progress through mentoring support from industrial experts via Incubation.

         The Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) course aims to enhance the innovative ecosystem within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This course encourages students to think creatively and develop entrepreneurial mindsets. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to identify opportunities, create solutions, and establish successful ventures. By integrating hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving, students gain practical experience in innovation. The curriculum also emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and adaptability, which are essential in today's dynamic business environment. Guest lectures, workshops, and industry interactions further enrich the learning process. The course plays a pivotal role in building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within HEIs. It equips students with the tools and confidence to pursue their ideas and contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.The essential of Entrepreneurship offered by wadhwani has been initiated form 2019  onwards and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Paper from 2021 onwards

Courses Offered in Curriculum

1.Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Ability Enhancement Paper with credit :1)

2.Startup Acceleration Course(Credit:3 )

Extra Credit Course 

1.Wadhwani Ignite: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (Credit:2)