Assam Engineering College Innovation Council

Expert Talk on “Raising Capital and Managing Finance for Startups”

Date: 24th April 2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Platform: Google Meet Organized by: Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Assam Engineering College

Resource Person: Mr. Siddharth Bhuyan, Project Manager, Assam Startup – The Nest

MIC Driven Activity
Topic: Significance of IP Protection and Commercialization
Date: 25th April, 2025
Platform: YouTube Live

Introduction
The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE) organized an MIC (Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell) driven activity on the topic "Significance of IP Protection and Commercialization" as part of its efforts to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among final-year students. The session was aimed at equipping students with essential knowledge of intellectual property (IP) rights and the strategic importance of IP protection and commercialization in today's competitive innovation ecosystem.

Objectives
The main objectives of the session were:
• To introduce the various forms of intellectual property and their relevance in engineering and technology.
• To explain the procedures and importance of protecting intellectual property.
• To discuss the commercialization of IP as a pathway to entrepreneurship.
• To motivate students to think innovatively and protect their project outcomes legally and strategically.
Event Highlights
• Speaker/Expert: Ms. Sruthy Abraham, Dr. Sripathi Rao Kulkarni
• Mode: Online
• Duration: 90 minutes

MIC Driven Activity
Topic: Mark the Spot: Trademarks Talk – Masterclass on Trademarks and Geographical Indications
Date: 24th April, 2025
Platform: YouTube Live

Introduction
The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE) conducted an MIC (Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell) driven activity titled "Mark the Spot: Trademarks Talk – Masterclass on Trademarks and Geographical Indications". This session was specifically designed for 8th semester students to deepen their understanding of intellectual property rights (IPR), focusing on the significance and application of trademarks and geographical indications in technology and entrepreneurship.

Objective
The session aimed to:
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of trademarks and geographical indications (GIs).
• Explain the process of registering and protecting trademarks.
• Highlight the economic and cultural importance of GIs in national and international trade.
• Encourage students to consider IPR in their innovative projects and future start-ups.

Event Highlights
• Speaker/Resource Person: Ms. Sruthy Abraham, Dr. Rahul Taneja
• Mode of Delivery: Online
• Duration: 90 minutes

MIC Driven Activity
Topic: Copy That! Copyrights Uncovered
Date: 23rd April, 2025
Platform: YouTube Live

The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering organized an MIC (Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell) driven activity titled "Copy That! Copyrights Uncovered" for the 4th semester students. The event aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of intellectual property rights (IPR), with a focus on copyright laws, their implications, and relevance in academic and professional environments.

Objective
The primary objectives of the session were:
• To educate students about the fundamentals of copyright.
• To explain the legal and ethical aspects of using content in academic and creative work.
• To promote innovation and originality by highlighting the importance of respecting intellectual property.
• To inspire students to explore the broader domain of IPR including patents and trademarks.
Event Highlights
• Speaker/Facilitator: Ms. Anooja Padhee, Dr. Hemant Khosla
• Mode of Delivery: Online
• Duration: 90 minutes

Inauguration of IP UTSAV and Celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day

Date of Event: April 21, 2025
Organized by: Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) in collaboration with AICTE
Platform: YouTube Live

The event marked the inauguration of IP UTSAV, a national initiative aimed at promoting intellectual property (IP) awareness and innovation culture among academic institutions, startups, and youth. The event also celebrated World Creativity and Innovation Day, aligning with the global call to encourage creative thinking for sustainable development.

This celebration served as a curtain-raiser for a week-long series of activities across institutions to build IP literacy and showcase creative works.

Key Themes & Objectives:

1. Promotion of IP Awareness:
o Emphasis on the importance of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs.
o Introduction to policies and schemes available to support innovators and inventors in India.
o Encouragement for educational institutions to integrate IP education in their curricula.
2. Fostering Innovation Culture:
o Highlighting the critical role of innovation in national development.
o Showcasing successful case studies of student and faculty innovations protected through IP rights.
3. Public-Private-Academic Collaboration:
o Bringing together government bodies, academia, and industry stakeholders to discuss collaborative pathways for innovation and IP protection.

Key Speakers:
• Prof. T.G. Sitharam – Chairman, AICTE.
• Dr. Abhay Jere – Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell.
• Prof. Unnat P. Pandit – Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, Government of India.
• Dr. Yogesh Brahmankar – Innovation and IP expert.
• Sacha Wunsch-Vincent – Co-Editor of the Global Innovation Index, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Event Segments
• Inaugural Address:
Delivered by senior officials from MIC and AICTE, outlining the vision for IP UTSAV and the role of educational institutions in building an innovation-driven economy.
• Panel Discussions:
Experts from legal, academic, and industrial backgrounds discussed:
o The relevance of IP in economic growth.
o Best practices for IP management at the institutional level.
o The future of innovation ecosystems in India.
• Innovation Showcase:
Selected student and faculty innovators presented their IP-protected inventions and shared their journey of ideation to protection.
• Awareness Sessions:
Informative talks and workshops were announced to be conducted throughout IP UTSAV week, including patent filing processes, IP policy formulation, and startup IP strategies.

Topic: Discover More with Design Registrations
Organized by: Ministry of Education – Innovation Cell
Date: April 21, 2025
Event Type: Online Masterclass under IP Utsav 2025

Introduction
The masterclass titled "Discover More with Design Registrations" was organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell as a part of the IP Utsav 2025 initiative. It aimed to spread awareness about the importance of design registration and its role in protecting intellectual property rights in India. The session was conducted via YouTube Live and attended by students, educators, and young innovators from various institutions.

Objective of the Session
The main objective of the session was to:
• Promote awareness about the importance of registering industrial designs.
• Educate participants on the legal framework and procedures of design registration.
• Encourage innovation and protect the unique designs of individuals and startups.

Session Insights and Activities
• Expert Talks: Legal experts and IP professionals shared insights into the process, benefits, and practical importance of design registrations.
• Real-life Examples: The session included case studies that illustrated how design registration has helped businesses and individuals protect their creations.
• Interactive Q&A: A live question-and-answer segment allowed viewers to clarify doubts and gain deeper understanding.

Outcomes of the Masterclass
• Participants understood how design registration adds value and protection to a product.
• Increased awareness about how to legally safeguard original designs in India.
• Motivation among students and innovators to actively explore IP registration as a tool for innovation protection.

The session was highly informative and achieved its goal of introducing participants to the concept and value of design registration. It encouraged young minds to consider intellectual property as an essential part of the innovation process and provided a clear roadmap for protecting their creative work legally. This initiative is a vital step toward building an innovation-driven future in India.

Expert Talk on IPR and IP Management for Start Ups on 2nd May 2025

Next event coming up on 2nd May 2025...

"Another startup webinar? I see these every day. Why should I join this one?"

Fair question. Here's why:

We’re not bringing in just another speaker. We’re bringing someone who’s at the heart of Assam’s startup ecosystem —

🎙 Mr. Siddharth Bhuyan, Project Manager at Assam Startup – The Nest.

If you’ve ever thought about building something of your own — even just once — this is the session you don’t want to scroll past.

🔹 Expert Talk: Raising Capital and Managing Finance for Startups
📅 Date: 23rd April 2025
🕡 Time: 06:00 PM
💻 Online | For all curious minds of AEC
📍 Organized by IIC, Assam Engineering College in collaboration with North East Impact Foundation

What’s in it for you?
✅ Learn how startups actually raise money (not just Shark Tank stuff)
✅ Understand how to manage finances from Day 1
✅ Know where you fit into Assam’s growing startup scene

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📞 Questions? Contact: 7429126228

No buzzwords. No filler. Just one solid hour that could shift your mindset and spark your next move.

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GREYMATTERS 2025

1. NAME OF THE EVENT: GREYMATTERS,

2. DATE: 28/02/25, TIME: 10AM TO 3PM

3. Type of event: Quiz

4. Number of participants: 25 teams, 1 lone total=51

5. Greymatters is an National level flagship quiz competition held in AEC on National science day. The quiz was conducted by respected quiz master Mr. Abhra Das. It was organized in the Chemical seminar hall from 10am to 3pm on 28th February 2025. Total 8 teams made it to final and three teams
bagged the trophies. The prize pool for the winners was 12k, gift hampers, coupons.

6. Name of winners:
 First prize: Ochintya Sharma, Shoubhik Bhattacharyya
 Second prize: Jitaditya Narzary, Biswajit Sarma
 Third prize: Kamal Medhi, Rupam Choudhaury