cunnan innovation and incubation cell

History of the department

The Cunnan Innovation and Incubation cell was established in the year 2025 with the vision of nurturing a vibrant ecosystem that bridges the gap between ideas and impactful solutions. Originating a small initiative within the institution, it was created to respond to the growing need for structured support in innovation and startup development. Over the months , the cell has evolved into a dynamic hub, empowering students, faculty, and aspiring entrepreneurs to think creatively, collaborate across disciplines, and transform innovative ideas into sustainable ventures.With a strong foundation rooted in academic excellence and a future focussed approach, the cell continues to drive economic and social progress through innovation and entrepreneurship.

VISION

To foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship by empowering students, faculty and the community to transform groundbreaking ideas into sustainable solutions that drive economical growth and societal impact.

MISSION

NURTURE TALENT: Provide a supportive ecosystem that encourage students , faculty and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore , experiment and innovate

FOSTER COLLABORATION: Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry and community to solve real world challenges.

INCUBATE IDEAS: Offer mentorship, resources and infrastructure to help startups and innovators develop and scale their ideas into viable businesses solution.

PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset through workshops, training programs and networking opportunities.

ENHANCE SKILLS: Equip participants with the necessary technical, business and leadership skills to succeed in a competitive environment.

OBJECTIVE:

Inspire Innovation: Encourage a culture of creativity and critical thinking across disciplines.

Support Startups: Provide end to end support early stage ventures through mentorship, funding access, and incubation services.

Build Ecosystem: Develop strategic partnership with industry, academia, and government bodies to create robust innovation ecosystem .

Enable Skill development: Organise training, workshop, hands on session to enhance entrepreneurial , technical , leadership competencies.

Promote inclusivity and Drive Impact: Engage diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, alumni, and community members, translate innovative ideas into scaleable solutions.

CONVENOR & COMMITTEE MEMBER:

1. Mr. A. Gopinath, Convenor

2. Mrs. S. Sahayajothi, Convenor

3. Dr. M. Mahendran, Member

4. Dr. S. Kannadasan, Member

5. Dr. A. Parimala, Member

6. Dr. S. Sivapriya, Member

7. Mr. S. Prabhakaran, Member

8. Mr. R. Vikram, Member

9. Mr. R. Velu, Member

10. Mr. R. Gokul, Member

11. Dr. C. Suresh Kumar, Member

12. Dr. G. Suresh, Member

13. Dr. A. Nancy, Member

14. Dr. M. Mahendiran, Member

15. Dr. P. Priya, Member

16. Dr. N. Kaliraj, Member

17. Mrs. M. Vidhya, Member

18. Mrs. B. Jansi, Member

19. Mrs. Shalini.K. Member

20. Mr. S. Mahendran, Member

21. Dr. R. Ravi, Member

22. Ms. S. Kanimozhi, Member

23. Dr. S. Dilli Arasu, Member

24. Mrs. J. Malarvizhi, Member

ACTIVITIES OF ACADEMIC YEAR (2024-2025)

INAUGURATION OF CUNNAN INNOVATION AND INCUBATION CALL ON 18-FEB-2025

By Chief Guest Mr.Meenakshi Sundaram.D, a renowned AI and IT industry leader, Digital transformation Expert and AI trainer.

The event featured 21 projects from undergraduate and postgraduate students, covering topics like rainwater harvesting, cloud computing, coding, pet care, app development, and more. Students from all departments were encouraged to explore these innovative projects.

MOU with TATTI

To formalize partnership between institutions, industry or Govt. bodies defines roles & responsibilities and collaboration framework for supporting start-ups, mentorship funding, mutual commitment and clarity in achieving cell’s objectives.

EVENT: FACULTY ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP- IKS INNOVATION HUB BRIDGING TRADITION WITH TECHNOLOGY dt.4.4.2025

ORGANISER: CUNNAN INNOVATION and INCUBATION CELL (in association with TATTI)

An IKS Hub is not just an academic initiative—it is a cultural renaissance. By reconnecting with ancient methods of knowledge creation and dissemination, we prepare a generation capable of solving problems creatively and ethically, with deep roots and wide vision.