Departmental Coordinators for Industry Institute Collaboration Cell (IICC), NIT Raipur

Objectives and Activities of IICC

A. To Align Educational Programs with Industry Needs

• Annual Curriculum Review and Project Selection Workshops:

Organize an annual workshop to review curriculum and to select final-year project topics, incorporating input from industry experts to ensure relevance and practical applicability.

• Quarterly Hands-on Boot Camps and Skill Workshops:

Provide quarterly boot camps led by industry professionals to enhance student skills in emerging areas such as AI, data analysis, and cloud computing.

• Biannual Industry-Led Site Visits and Practical Training Sessions:

Facilitate two site visits each year, allowing students to gain hands-on exposure to industry operations.

• Monthly Expert Lectures and Knowledge-Sharing Sessions:

Host monthly lectures featuring industry veterans to share insights on topics relevant to current trends and future industry needs.

B. To Organize Industrial Visits and In-Plant Training for Students

• Annual Industrial Tours:

Organize guided industrial tours to various sectors (manufacturing, IT, etc.).

• Internship Programs:

Establish internship opportunities in collaboration with local industries twice a year.

• Industry Immersion Weeks:

Host a week-long immersion program with hands-on training, guest lectures, and networking events annually.

• In-Plant Workshops:

Organize Semi-annually in-plant workshops focusing on practical skills development.

C. To Foster Strong Industry Links for Collaborative Research and Technology Transfer

• Joint Research Initiatives:

Establish annual collaborative research initiatives with industry stakeholders.

• Industry Networking Events:

Host Bi-annual networking events to connect faculty, students, and industry representatives.

• Technology Transfer Workshops:

Conduct Quarterly workshops focusing on technology transfer and commercialization processes.

D. To Facilitate Practical Training of Students in Industries

• Structured Internship Programs:

Develop Annual structured internship programs in collaboration with industry partners.

• Practical Workshops and Industry Visits:

Organize Quarterly hands-on workshops and guided industry visits for students.

• MoU with Industries for Student Training:

Establish Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key industries for student training opportunities.

• Joint Projects with Industry:

Implement Bi-annual joint projects where students work alongside industry professionals.

E. To Establish a Centre of Excellence in Collaboration with Industry

• AI and Drug Discovery Boot Camps:

Organize Annual boot camps focusing on AI applications in drug discovery and other relevant fields.

• Workshops on Emerging Technologies:

Organize Bi-annual workshops on cutting-edge technologies such as digitalization, waste reduction, and circular economy practices.

• Research and Innovation Projects:

Launch research initiatives Annually focusing on waste reduction and circular economy strategies.

• Industry Collaborative Research Grants:

Facilitate joint grant applications with industry partners for research funding.

F. To Conduct Joint Research Programs and Consultancies

• Joint Research Projects:

Initiate collaborative R&D projects with industry partners.

• Industry-Sponsored Workshops:

Organize Quarterly workshops on contemporary industry challenges and research methodologies.

• Consultancy Services:

Offer consultancy services to local industries for addressing specific problems.

• Joint Proposal Submissions:

Collaborate with industry partners to submit joint research proposals for funding.

G. To Ensure Industry Participation in Curriculum Development

• Industry Advisory Board Meetings:

Establish an industry advisory board to review and revise curricula according to industry needs.

• Curriculum Revision Based on Industry Needs:

Revise courses Annually to include the latest technologies and practices like AI, data science, smart materials, etc.

• Engagement of Industry Experts in Teaching and Workshops:

Invite industry professionals to teach specific modules or conduct guest lectures

in their area of expertise, every semester.

H. To Promote Commercialization and Application of Technologies

• Annual Technology Commercialization Summit:

Organize a yearly summit to bring together researchers, industry leaders, and potential investors to showcase and discuss emerging technologies with commercialization potential.

• Quarterly Industry-Researcher Consultation Sessions:

Establish regular sessions to facilitate knowledge transfer, patent development, and the alignment of research projects with industry needs.

• Biannual Technology Transfer Workshops:

Provide focused workshops that cover the end-to-end process of technology transfer, including patenting, licensing, and product development strategies.

• Joint Industry-Institute Innovation Program:

Launch a program focused on developing technologies that meet specific industry challenges, with joint supervision from NIT researchers and industry mentors.

I. To Facilitate Industry-Sponsored M.Tech./Ph.D. Programs

• Establish Industry-Sponsored Certification & Diploma Programs:

Create part-time/full-time certification and diploma programs in collaboration with industry partners.

• MoUs for Dissertation and Doctoral Research:

Sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industry partners to co-supervise M.Tech dissertations and Ph.D. research.

• Industry Monitoring and Participation in Academic Programs:

Implement regular industry monitoring of student progress and participation in industry-sponsored programs.

J. To Offer Industry-Sponsored R&D Labs and Professor Chairs

• Creation of Joint R&D Labs:

Establish joint R&D labs with industry, focusing on relevant technologies like AI, Machine Learning, or material science.

• Industry-Sponsored Professor Chairs:

Engage industry veterans to serve as Professor Chairs in specific domains like AI, VR, and materials engineering.

• Industry-Led Workshops and Seminars:

Conduct Quarterly workshops and seminars led by industry experts, hosted in sponsored labs.

S.No	Name of Organization	Date of MOU	Validity	In-charge From NIT Raipur
1.	Telecom sector skill council	28.07.2021	27.07.2026	Dr. Ajay Singh Raghuvanshi, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2.	HIRA (Godawari power & Ispat)	30.06.2023	29.06.2025	Dr. Ashish Das, Department of Mining Engineering
3.	Bhilai Steel Plant	29.07.2023	28.07.2025	Dr. S Sanyal, Department of Mechanical Engineering
4.	Aditya Enviromet	08.08.2023	07.08.2025	Dr. B. Mazumdar & Dr. Prabir Ghosh, Department of Chemical Engineering
5.	Ramesh Aerospace products & service pvt ltd	01.11.2023	31.10.2026	Dr. N.V. Swamy Naidu, Department of Mechanical Engineering
6.	TMC mineral resources Pvt. Ltd	02.11.2023	01.11.2025	Dr. R.K Jade, Department of Mining Engineering
7.	Prayukti International	05.12.2023	04.12.2025	Dr. B. Mazumdar & Dr. Prabir Ghosh, Department of Chemical Engineering
8.	Excalibur Management solutions Pvt. Ltd.	20.05.2024	19.05.2025	Dr. Chetna Sharma Rajput, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
9.	Bhoomi Envirotech Pvt. Ltd.	10.07.2024	09.07.2025	Prof. M. K. Chopkar & Dr. R. B. Naik, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Events in Academic Year 2024-25

• Brouchure collaboration 2023
• Brouchure collaboration 2021
• Brouchure collaboration 2020