Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India has established 'MHRD's Innovation Cell (MIC)' to systematically foster the culture of Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The primary mandate of MIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes while they are informative years.
'Jagannath Innovation & Incubation Center (JIIC)' is established to promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in the campus.
Throughout the year, IIC cell organize different activities for students/ faculty members to set up an ecosystem which supports start-ups and entrepreneurial culture in the campus. These activities include Leadership talks, workshops and seminars based on Design thinking and innovation, prototyping, IP values etc.