Institute Innovation Cell
ACPCE Innovation Cell
- Innovation Cell of the institute is formed to encourage, inspire and nurture students with an innovative bent of mind. A talent hunt is conducted to select team members. Students from multidisciplinary background form a team. A culture of working in groups and problem solving is developed. They are trained, assigned task and motivated to work on their ideas and share their view points
- Students are also encourage for startup ideas. The aim is to develop a network and support system, so that the prototype can be transformed to realistic and successful product. They will be ready for their own startup and take up the challenges of the real world
- The students groomed in I-Cell are encouraged to participate various university level, state level, national level and other project competition.
- ACPCE Innovation Cell is established to Cultivate the culture of Innovation among the students .
- The aim is to encourage, inspire and nurture students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes to serve the society and with their own development.
- There are around 30 students and 7 faculties from different disciplines working in the Innovation cell.
- The ideas are being transform into realistic project with contribution from multidisciplinary approach
Functions
- To organize Seminar and workshops
- Interaction with innovators & Entrepreneur
- Creating a network to help incubation
- To encourage the students to participate in different Idea / project/ Challenges Competition.
- To showcase the Idea/ prototype of faculty and students
Vision & Mission
Vision
Empowering tomorrow’s innovators, ACPCE Innovation Cell envisions a vibrant ecosystem where students, faculty, and multidisciplinary teams collaboratively conceive, develop, and transform ideas into impactful solutions that serve society and foster individual growth. We aspire to be a catalyst for innovation, encouraging students to create a lasting impact on the world through their entrepreneurial journey.
Mission
Our mission at ACPCE Innovation Cell is to cultivate an innovation-driven culture among students. We are dedicated to:
- Encouraging, inspiring, and nurturing students, fostering their innovative mindset.
- Providing a platform for students and faculty from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and work on innovative projects.
- Transforming ideas into realistic projects through multidisciplinary approaches.
- Organizing seminars, workshops, and facilitating interactions with innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Building a supportive network for incubation and growth.
- Motivating and guiding students on their journey from ideation to entrepreneurship.
- Encouraging active participation in various idea, project, and challenge competitions.
- Showcasing faculty and student ideas and prototypes that contribute to positive change." Through these endeavors, we aim to prepare our students for the dynamic challenges of the real world and inspire them to become successful innovators and entrepreneurs.
Establishment Certificate and Appreciation Certificate
IIC Star Rating
IIC Committee
| Sr. No. | Name of Member | Member Type (Teaching/ Nonteaching /Student/External Expert) | Key Role/ Position assigned in IIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dipti D. Patil | Assistant Professor | President |
| 2 | Dr. Ulka M. Shirole | Assistant Professor | Convener |
| 3 | Prof. Nitin P. Chawande | Associate Professor | Innovation Activity Coordinator |
| 4 | Dr. A. R. Sonule | Associate Professor | Startup Activity Coordinator |
| 5 | Prof. L. K. Pandye | Assistant Professor | IPR Activity Coordinator |
| 6 | Prof. P. N. Ghate | Associate Professor | Internship Activity Coordinator |
| 7 | Prof. Shaila P. Pawar | Assistant Professor | Social Media Coordinator |
| 8 | Dr. J. V. Terdale | Assistant Professor | ARIIA Coordinator |
| 9 | Dr. H. S. Badodekar | Assistant Professor | NIRF Coordinator |
| 10 | Prof. J. S. Jadhav | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 11 | Dr. Asra Sadaf | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 12 | Prof. Ranjana Mahajan | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 13 | Mr. Vidyadhar Kulkarni | Training Placement Officer | Member |
| 14 | Prof. Abhijeet V. Salunke | Assistant Professor | Member |
Activities Conducted