The IEDC (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell) came into existence in ACE College of Engineering in 2015 with the aim to emerge as a Center of Excellence in the field of Entrepreneurship Promotion and to act as a catalyst in transforming employable to entrepreneurial communities by translating latent ideas into viable enterprises.
The main objectives of IEDC:
- Develop the spirit of entrepreneurship among the students.
- Nurture the ideas of the students.
- To help entrepreneurs to acquire necessary skills.
- Build a strong platform for the budding Entrepreneurs.
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL
The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the nodal agency for entrepreneurship development in the state, has established a robust network of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres (IEDCs) across 193 colleges and polytechnics in Kerala. These IEDCs function as critical incubators, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students. By providing resources, mentorship, and guidance, IEDC programs empower students to transform their nascent ideas into commercially viable products and services. A prime illustration of this initiative is the IEDC at ACE College of Engineering, which exemplifies the program’s success in nurturing a dynamic environment for student experimentation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial development.
Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) at ACE serves as a launchpad for aspiring student entrepreneurs. IEDC fosters creativity and innovation by helping students turn their ideas into viable products and services.
Launching Your Entrepreneurial Journey:
Through IEDC, students gain access to cutting-edge technology, world-class infrastructure, high-quality mentorship, early-stage funding, and global exposure. This comprehensive support system equips them with the tools they need to succeed.
Building Tomorrow’s Businesses:
In collaboration with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and other organizations like ICT Academy of Kerala (ICTAK), IEDC offers a variety of programs to cultivate the student body’s entrepreneurial spirit. These programs include workshops and competitions focused on business planning, product design, emerging technologies, and presentation skills. IEDC also organizes hackathons and ideathons to identify and nurture promising student startups.
A Collaborative Ecosystem for Success:
Students gain valuable industry knowledge and insights from experts. KSUM provides ongoing monitoring, mentorship, and support, fostering the development of socially responsible, innovative, and sustainable startups. Through networking events and knowledge sharing, students can learn from each other’s successes and failures, building a strong network that may lead to long-term business ventures.
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IEDC EXECOM 2023-24
INSTITUTION’S INNOVATION CELL (IIC)
Recognizing the potential for student-driven innovation, ACE College of Engineering has established an Institution’s Innovation Cell (IIC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and its Innovation Cell (MIC). This initiative aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit among students by identifying and nurturing technology-based startups.
Nodal Officer: Mr. Nandu Bhadran (Asst. Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department)
Assistant Nodal Officer: Ms. Reshma Suresh Babu (Asst. Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department)
Faculty Coordinators:
Ms. Shamya P K (Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering Department)
Mr. Vishnu M Nair (Asst. Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department)
Ms. Shefi T M (Asst. Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering Department)
Ms. Aswathy S L (Asst. Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department)
Mr. Anand C L (Asst. Professor, Aeronautical Engineering Department)
Ms. Aiswarya K A (Asst. Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department)
Ms. Aswathy J S (Asst. Professor, Department of Science and Humanities)
Student Coordinators:
Chief Executive Officer: Mohamed Ameen (Aeronautical Engineering Department)
Chief Operating Officer: P C Feneeta (Aeronautical Engineering Department)
Chief Creative Officer: Afsal Khan A (Mechanical Engineering Department)
Chief Technical Officer: Ajobin R G (Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department)
Chief Marketing Officer: Nandini M G (Civil Engineering Department)
Chief Community Officer: Gokul Raj R (Mechanical Engineering Department)
Chief Financial Officer: Mohamed Khan S (Electronics and Communication Engineering Department)
Women Entrepreneurship Lead: Diya V Nambiar (Aeronautical Engineering Department)
IIC MEMBERS 2023-24
Nandu Bhadran (Mechanical Engineering Department)
Reshma Suresh Babu (Computer Science & Engineering Department)
Amal Manoj (Aeronautical Engineering Department)
Shefi TM (Electronics & Communication Engineering Department)
Rameez Raja (Electrical Engineering Department)
Shamya PK (Civil Engineering Department)
Student IIC coordinators
Akhilesh (S7 AO) – Innovation coordinator
Anfal Ahamed (S7 AO) – Start-up coordinator
Goutham SM (S7 ME) – Internship coordinator
Amal Dev (S5 ECE) – Social media coordinator
Arathy (S7 CE) – IPR coordinator
Anfaz Aslam (S7 EE) – Member
IEDC & IIC EVENTS 2023-24
➡️ Two day workshop on 3D printing
➡️ Two day workshop on MEP electrical design
➡️ Two day hands on training on ETS & DGPS
➡️ Two day workshop on Robotics
➡️ Two day wordpress web development
➡️ One day workshop on drone
➡️ Treasure hunt
➡️ Ideathon for school students
➡️ Ideathon prelims
➡️ Technical talk on space entrepreneurship
➡️ One day orientation session on innovation – Dream to innovate
ACE IEDC has selected the executive board members for the year 2022-’23.
