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IIC Annual Report 2023-24Our Leading Recruiters
Our graduates are sought after by top companies across various industries. Leading recruiters recognize the talent, skills, and expertise nurtured at GGDSD College, offering our students promising career opportunities.
The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) at GGDSD College, Chandigarh, established in 2019 as per the directions of the government and recognized by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), promotes research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. It serves as a link between the MHRD's Innovation Cell (MIC) and the college community, supporting initiatives like start-ups, intellectual property rights (IPR), and design thinking. The council organizes events such as boot camps, mentorship programs, and alumni networking, while also fostering incubation opportunities through labs like Atal Tinkering Labs. Recognized for its success, the IIC has earned a 3.5-star rating from the Ministry of Education and collaborated with organizations like Innovation Mission Punjab, further enhancing its impact on fostering innovation. It plays a significant role in managing the pre-incubation and incubation centres and actively engages students in entrepreneurship through events and investor interactions. The council also facilitates enriching tours to cutting-edge entrepreneurial ecosystems such as the Indian School of Business (ISB. Through these initiatives, the IIC has contributed significantly to enhancing the scale and scope of innovation activities within the institution.
It aims to promote a culture of R&D, innovation, enterpernureship, startup, IPR design thinking and critical thinking amongst the students. In this pursuit, IIC acts as a link between the MIC and students.
| Sr. No. | Post | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | President IIC | Dr. Ajay Sharma |
| 2. | Institution Innovation Cell Coordinator | Dr. Vikram Sagar |
| 3. | ARIIA Coordinator | Dr. Pooja Mohan |
| 4. | IPR Activity Coordinator | Dr. Jyoti Joshi |
| 5. | Startup Activity Coordinator | Major (Dr.) Virender Singh |
| 6. | Social Media Coordinator | Mr. Varinder Kumar |
| 7. | NIRF Coordinator | Dr. Meeru Kalyani |
| 8. | Internship Coordinator | Mr. Sureet Singh |
| 9. | Innovation Activity Coordinator | Ms. Gaganpreet Walia |
| 10. | Placement Cell Coordinator | Dr. Kapil Dev |
| 11. | NISP Coordinator | Dr.Meenu Gupta |
| Sr. No. | Name | Organisation | External Member’s Area of Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr Rahul Taneja | Dept. of Science and Technology | Patent Expert |
| 2. | Mr Arvinder Singh | Pirates of Grill | Expert from nearby Industry/Industry association/ Ecosystem Enablers |
| 3. | Mr. Saransh Sharma | YI-CII | Alumni Entrepreneur |
| 4. | Mr Gurpreet | Yes Bank | Bank/Investor |
| 5. | Ms Kiran Jandu | Karbanic Organics | Startup / Alumni Entrepreneur |
| 6. | Mr Vivek Sawal | Classic Furniture | Startup / Alumni Entrepreneur |
| 7. | Anil Kumar Singhal | City Printers | Startup / Alumni Entrepreneur |
| 8. | Hariom Khanna | Himpackwell, Baddi | Expert from nearby Industry/Industry association/ Ecosystem Enablers |
| 9. | Ranjeev Dahuja | Berkeley Automobile | Expert from nearby Industry/Industry association/ Ecosystem Enablers |
| 10. | CA Rajeev Khurana | Sharma and Khurana Associates | Expert from nearby Industry/Industry association/ Ecosystem Enablers |
| 11. | Dr J K Sharma | CT college | Incubation Centre |
| Sr. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Shweta Wadhawan |
| 2. | Dr. Supriya Vaid |
| 3. | Dr. Neelu Mahajan |
| 4. | Dr. Ashima Pathak |
| 5. | Dr. Nidhi Mittal |
| 6. | Dr. Tarundeep Kaur |
| 7. | Dr. Sheetal Sharma |
| 8. | Dr. Shaminder Singh |
| 9. | Mr. Pranav Kapil |
| 10. | Dr. Manu Sehgal |
| Sr. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 11. | Dr. Archna Goyal |
| 12. | Dr. Sangeeta |
| 13. | Ms. Gurjeet Kaur (JSM) |
| 14. | Mr. Keshu Prasad |
| 15. | Dr. Menka Goswami |
| 16. | Dr. Malvika Walia |
| 17. | Dr. Sonika Kapoor |
| 18. | Mr. Himanshu Lambra |
| 19. | Ms. Bratati Chatterjee |
| 20. | Ms. Raveena Thakur |
Student Converner - Naman Khurana
| Sr. No. | Post | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Student Co-ordinator & Start-up Cell Manager | Mr. Shubham Mehta |
| 2. | Student Co-ordinator & Marketing Committee Mentor | Ms. Bhavya Suri |
| 3. | Student Co-ordinator & Documentation and Content Committee Mentor | Ms. Mehak Singh |
| 4. | Student Co-ordinator & Social Media Committee Mentor | Mr. Manav Garg |
| 5. | Student Co-ordinator & Operations and Creative Committee Mentor | Ms. Adhya Mahajan |
| 6. | Student Co-ordinator & Graphics Committee Mentor | Mr. Akshit Kashyap |
| Sr. No. | Committee | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marketing Committee | Ms. Harsha Suri Ms. Vrishti Mahajan |
| 2. | Documentation and Content Committee | Ms. Jhanvi Rajpal Ms. Ojasvi Gaba |
| 3. | Social Media Committee | Ms. Tanishka Sohal Ms. Shreya |
| 4. | Operations and Creative Committee | Ms. Yogita Joshi Ms. Prajakta Vaishnava |
| 5. | Graphics Committee | Ms. Sumedha Garg |
| Sr. No. | Post | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Student Co-ordinator & Start-up Cell Manager | Mr. Kritarth Goyal |
| 2. | Student Co-ordinator & Marketing Committee Mentor | Ms. Manvi Makker |
| 3. | Student Co-ordinator & Documentation and Content Committee Mentor | Ms. Srishti Juneja |
| 4. | Student Co-ordinator & Social Media Committee Mentor | Mr. Naman Khurana |
| 5. | Student Co-ordinator & Operations Committee Mentor | Mr. Aditya Monga |
| 6. | Student Co-ordinator & Graphics Committee Mentor | Mr. Jegakashu Kochhar |
| Sr. No. | Committee | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Start-up Cell | Mr. Kartik Mittal |
| 2. | Marketing Committee | Ms. Aditi Duggal Mr. Aryan Jaitley |
| 3. | Documentation and Content Committee | Ms. Mehak Singh Ms. Prachi Sharma Mr. Agampreet Singh |
| 4. | Social Media Committee | Mr. Vishal Kumar Ms. Porvi Ms. Trannum Behl |
| 5. | Operations Committee | Mr. Manav Garg Mr. Vipul Gupta |
| 6. | Graphics Committee | Ms. Kavya Ms. Diya Khurana |
| Sr. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Ishita Bhardwaj |
| 2. | Garv Gaba |
| 3. | Kritarth Goyal |
| 4. | Manvi Makker |
To foster the entrepreneurship thru Incubation, GGDSDC has setup one Technology Business Incubator (TBI) under the name & style “SDTBI” in the college. This TBI will be setup under Section 8 (not for profit) entity asper Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Government of India’s norms.
The objective of setting up SDTBI is to promote Startup Ecosystem and establish incubation centre in college and its sister institutes, which would support and encourage new & Innovative idea’s of the students & faculty led start-ups in specific subjects/sectors. It will also provide them necessary infrastructure and other value-added services to further develop their idea’s.
Applicants can submit their applications / innovative ideas for incubation online…..LINK or may contact Dr JK Sharma, CEO SDTBI for initial discussions in person OR thru mail at [email protected] OR SDTBI Office at [email protected]
SDTBI is located in basement of UFV building.
On 17 November 2023, GGDSD College in Chandigarh received a 3.5-star rating in the IIC rankings for the second consecutive year. This recognition, awarded by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, acknowledges the college's strong efforts in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among its students. The evaluation considers factors like creating a vibrant start-up culture and contributing to the national goal of building an innovative ecosystem. Principal Dr. Ajay Sharma, along with the faculty, expressed immense pride in this achievement, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a forward-thinking environment. The college has consistently worked towards integrating innovation into its curriculum and extracurricular activities. This ranking places GGDSD College among the top institutions in the country for innovation. The college’s sustained excellence in this area highlights its role in shaping the future of education and setting a benchmark for others to follow.
Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) ISB Association and Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College (GGDSD College) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship. The partnership, formalized at GGDSD College's Chandigarh campus, aims to provide mentoring, capacity-building, networking, and market access for startups. AIC ISB Association, a not-for-profit organization based at the Indian School of Business, and GGDSD College, affiliated with Panjab University, will collaborate on programs to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Both institutions are enthusiastic about the potential impact of this alliance on the startup ecosystem.
“We are excited about the transformative impact this collaboration will have on the startup landscape,” said Mr. Naman Singhal, CEO of AIC-ISB Association. Dr. Ajay Sharma, Principal of GGDSD College, expressed confidence that the partnership would foster innovation and contribute to the startup ecosystem’s growth.
Punjab Innovation Mission (PIM) and Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College (GGDSD), Sector 32, Chandigarh, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. This partnership will provide resources, workshops, startup bootcamps, and funding opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. The MoU focuses on three core pillars: the Pollinator to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, the Accelerator to scale startups globally through mentorship and market access, and the Innovation Fund to support early-stage entrepreneurs.
Mr. Somveer Anand, CEO of PIM, highlighted the importance of the partnership in strengthening Punjab’s innovation ecosystem. Dr. Ajay Sharma, Principal of GGDSD College, emphasized bridging academia and industry to empower students as future change-makers.
This collaboration aims to enhance the economic and innovation landscape in Punjab through joint initiatives and knowledge exchange.
OPEN BAZAAR has been a dynamic platform for college students to showcase their startups for the past 3 years. It offers networking, marketing exposure, real-time feedback, and incubation opportunities. Participants can connect with potential partners, gain valuable insights, and access mentorship opportunities. A perfect environment for entrepreneurs to test, refine, and grow their businesses. This year’s OPEN BAZAAR 3.0 being on an intra-college level, brought even more opportunities, empowering the next generation of innovators to test, scale, and grow their ideas in a supportive environment.
IDEA FORGE is an outstanding event that truly ignited the entrepreneurial spirit among students. Organized by the IIC in collaboration with Innovation Mission Punjab, the event successfully blended creativity, business acumen, and hands-on mentorship. Over two action-packed days, participants had the opportunity to engage in workshops on Business Model Canvas, Pitch Deck creation, and receive expert guidance through 1-on-1 mentorship sessions. The event not only fostered collaboration and networking but also showcased the immense potential and innovative thinking of the next generation of entrepreneurs.
IDEATHON is a remarkable event that highlights the innovative spirit of the next generation of entrepreneurs. The event provided a platform for participants to pitch ideas, develop business plans, and engage in market analysis, with cash prizes awarded to standout teams. Positive feedback from attendees and judges highlighted the potential of these ideas, reflecting the vibrant entrepreneurial culture on campus and inspiring students to pursue their startup dreams confidently. Through valuable feedback and networking, IDEATHON empowered students to refine concepts into viable business solutions.
My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Innovators.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0P1RED6mho
My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur/Start-up founder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0P1RED6mho
Session on Problem Solving and Ideation Workshop Demo Day/Exhibition/Poster Presentation of Ideas/PoC & linkage with Innovation Ambassadors/Experts for Mentorship Support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjOnMkupfwk
Expert talk on "Process of Innovation Development & Technology Readiness Level (TRL)" & "Commercialisation of Lab Technologies & Tech-Transfer" Organising Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools/Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBbFF0RI2cY
Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behaviour Development Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design Field/Exposure Visit to Pre-incubation units such as Ideas Lab, Fab lab, Makers Space, Design Centres, City MSME clusters, workshops etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1-QMIYSlMg
Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunity” Mentoring Event: Demo Day/Exhibition/Poster Presentation of Innovations/Prototypes & linkage with Innovation Ambassadors/Experts for Mentorship Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qsC7cOiAHU
Organising Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools/Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzkmRuokzHE&t=14s
Session on Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Entrepreneurs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_sTVfx6cjg&t=699s
Organise an Inter/Intra Institutional Business Plan Competition and Reward Best Innovations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzdyuN3Dpew
Session on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps”
https://youtu.be/Hxt1tZkNSCM?si=EDeRfvwc7PxcjHpx
Session on Innovation/Prototype Validation – Converting Innovation into a Start-up or Session on Achieving “Value Proposition Fit” & “Business Fit”
https://youtu.be/eIwmKDDrt5A?si=NrU0csx7QsMBSVk3
Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development
https://youtu.be/eye7yp4lXr8?si=ukjosriv3xtINbk4
Demo Day/Exhibition/Poster Presentation of Business Plans & linkage with Innovation Ambassadors/Experts for Mentorship Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8CS59Q5FMw
Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP management for start up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBbFF0RI2cY&t=13s
Field/Exposure Visit to Incubation Unit/Patent Facilitation Centre/ Technology Transfer Centre such as Atal Incubation Centre etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8tIZUOjTbA
Organise an Inter/Intra Institutional Start-up Competition and Reward Best Start-ups.
https://youtu.be/Ny4gxJG7ero?si=SX4O4TlP5Voyixkl
Organise Session on “Lean Start-up & Minimum Viable Product/Business”- Boot Camp (or) Mentoring Session
https://youtu.be/zB0Cbvj7rls?si=0rQDGxgMGJVRtvJS
Session on Accelerators/Incubation - Opportunities for Students & Faculties - Early Stage Entrepreneurs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpdaasaSlzA
Session/ Panel discussion with innovation and Start-up Ecosystem Enablers from the region/state/national level
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPr3PxTeMm8
Session/ Workshop on Business Model Canvas (BMC)
https://youtu.be/YV7-0DK3hfE?si=SpM4IM4FkQW8W2cU
Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunity”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDDkI2sfFHg
Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design
https://youtu.be/bjm27Z1JMGU
Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behavior Development
https://youtu.be/gOdCPWLls1U
Mentoring Event: Demo Day/Exhibition/Poster Presentation of Innovations/Prototypes & linkage with Innovation Ambassadors/Experts for Mentorship Support - Manage through YUKTI-NIR
https://youtu.be/Ysw1xowKafY
My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur/Start-up founder.
https://youtu.be/gDBNvDjt5LM
Demo Day/Exhibition/Poster Presentation of Ideas/PoC & linkage with Innovation Ambassadors/Experts for Mentorship Support - Manage through YUKTI-NIR
https://youtu.be/lVihZuivbcQ
Inter/Intra Institutional Idea Competition/Challenge/Hackathon and Reward Best Ideas - Manage through YUKTI-NIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7biJ8nF7Omc
Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP management for start up
https://youtu.be/bGxz8ydMoXc?si=zb8V5FuxbqeQXvky
Session on Accelerators/Incubation - Opportunities for Students & Faculties - Early Stage Entrepreneurs
https://youtu.be/r6een0sOYsQ?si=GeQ1bfBBypaewiGF
Session on Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Entrepreneurs.
https://youtu.be/qsFyLVCJcIs?si=eDXjzrph3WSEVV3C
Session/ Panel discussion with innovation and Start-up Ecosystem Enablers from the region/state/national level
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzW2AZIkwow
Session on Innovation/Prototype Validation – Converting Innovation into a Start-up or Session on Achieving “Value Proposition Fit” & “Business Fit”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqKG6WdlLuU
Session/ Workshop on Business Model Canvas (BMC)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqk9IqQrSgY
Field/Exposure Visit to Incubation Unit/Patent Facilitation Centre/ Technology Transfer Centre such as Atal Incubation Centre etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4B9LsYRIhM
Session on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeiq2YV0YYI%0A
Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEzcrVV5jfk
Expert talk on Process of Innovation Development Technology Readiness Level (TRL) & Commercialisation of Lab Technologies & Tech-Transfer
https://youtu.be/EZa_-FhBGKg%0A
My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur/Start-up founder.
https://youtu.be/Fy6krqqWVDY%0A
My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Innovators.
https://youtu.be/b5M_jSqyQDA%0A
Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behavior Development
https://youtu.be/KRXCYaXAlBQ%0A
Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunity
https://youtu.be/OXDzgJvT0Js%0A
Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design
https://youtu.be/dAuZRzynbYY%0A
Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP management for start up
https://youtu.be/B9YbnfMF228%0A
Session on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps”
https://youtu.be/ym6c8oX53Io%0A
Session on Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunity for Early Stage Entrepreneurs.
https://youtu.be/O66CaQqSF8U%0A
Session on Accelerators/Incubation - Opportunities for Students & Faculties - Early Stage Entrepreneurs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBIlXODgZXY%0A
Session on Innovation/Prototype Validation – Converting Innovation into a Start-up or Session on Achieving “Value Proposition Fit” & “Business Fit”
https://youtu.be/mzZCKi35hXk%0A
Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development - Prototyping
https://youtu.be/0Gdh8CJpWMU%0A
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Email:
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Our graduates are sought after by top companies across various industries. Leading recruiters recognize the talent, skills, and expertise nurtured at GGDSD College, offering our students promising career opportunities.
