Institution Innovation Council-AdtU

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Assam down town University, invites you to the “Orientation Session on IIC 8.0 Calendar Activity 2025–26 by Hon’ble Chairman, AICTE” on 22 October 2025 at 4:00 PM in the L Block Conference Room, AdtU.

Join the session to gain insights into IIC 8.0 activities, innovation initiatives, and R&D opportunities for AY 2025–26.

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Assam down town University, successfully organized an “Expert Session on Motivation, Innovation, and Leadership for Entrepreneurship and Startups” on 13 February 2026.

The session by Mr. Zafiur Rahman, Co-founder and Regional Head of Chailo, provided valuable insights into entrepreneurial leadership, innovation-driven problem solving, startup opportunities, and government support schemes for entrepreneurs. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and interactive engagement from students and faculty members.

The students of the Faculty of Computer Technology, Assam down town University, participated in an insightful exposure visit to STPI Guwahati organized under the initiative of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Directorate of Innovation, Startup and Acceleration. The visit provided valuable exposure to the startup ecosystem, innovation infrastructure and technology-driven entrepreneurship opportunities.

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Assam down town University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (FPAR), successfully organized a Workshop on “Innovate to Rehabilitate: Design Thinking in Orthotics & Prosthetics” on 27 March 2026 at K Block.

The workshop featured insightful sessions by Mr. Mritunjay Kumar and Mr. Nilotpal Baruah, focusing on design thinking, user-centered innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rehabilitation technology. The session provided valuable exposure to students and faculty members on the role of innovation and practical problem-solving in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Assam down town University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Commerce & Management, successfully organized a Workshop on “Sales and Marketing Strategies for Startups” on 25 February 2026.

The session by Mr. Prodyut Mahanta provided valuable insights into sales, branding, customer engagement, market analysis, and strategic business growth for startups. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation and interactive engagement from students and faculty members.

Faculty of Commerce & Management successfully organized an Awareness Workshop on “Entrepreneurship & Innovation as Career Opportunities” on 10 February 2026 at Assam down town University.

The session by Mr. Gaurav Medhi provided valuable insights into entrepreneurship, business foundations, innovation, and startup opportunities, inspiring students to explore entrepreneurship as a career pathway. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation and interactive engagement from students and faculty members.

Join us for an inspiring Podcast Series on “Rashtra Pratham” and “Celebrating Failures” organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC).

📅 Date: 4th July 2025
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Venue: Auditorium I, Assam down town University

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 : https://youtu.be/9LZ7t9kHZlw?si=5OBp7Wp8ob19N0fM

Let’s listen to real stories of leadership, innovation, resilience and bold comebacks that inspire change and spark new ideas.

All students, faculty, and innovators are encouraged to attend!

Rashtra Pratham: NSE’s Ashish Chauhan shares insights on leadership, innovation & resilience. Rashtra Pratham, a podcast hosted by Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman, AICTE and Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, bringing you...

Assam down town University successfully conducted a five-hour session on “Angel Investment/VC Funding Opportunities for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs” on 18th August 2025, organized by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) in collaboration with the Directorate of Innovation, Startup & Acceleration (DISA).

The session, delivered by Mr. Sanjib Chamuah, provided valuable insights into the investment landscape for startups, covering funding models, investor expectations, pitch preparation, legal and financial frameworks, and real-world case studies.

With active participation from 120 students, the session featured interactive discussions, Q&A, and simulated pitch exercises, helping participants understand how to approach investors strategically and build scalable ventures.

This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to fostering an innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem among students.

📢 Join Us for an Engaging Panel Discussion on Innovation & the Startup Ecosystem in Northeast India

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Directorate of Innovation, Startup & Acceleration (DISA), Assam down town University, are pleased to announce an insightful panel discussion focusing on the evolving startup landscape of the Northeast.

🗓 Date: 12th July 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: K Block, Auditorium RH Floor, Assam down town University

The session will bring together ecosystem enablers and industry experts to explore opportunities, challenges, and pathways to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

🔹 Open to students, faculty, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
🔸 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and expand your innovation perspective.

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Innovation, Startup & Acceleration (DISA), successfully conducted a Workshop on Prototype/Process Design and Development on 11 June 2025 at Assam down town University.

The session was led by Mr. Sanjib Chamuah, Innovation Officer, DISA, and was attended by students from the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Computer Technology. The workshop provided participants with valuable insights into the role of prototyping in innovation and startups, covering concept design, iterative development, and process refinement.

A key highlight of the event was the hands-on digital prototyping session using Tinkercad, where students designed and simulated basic product models and electronic circuits, fostering creativity and practical problem-solving.