Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s
Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s
Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
An Autonomous Institute Affiliated to University of Mumbai | NAAC "A" Grade Accredited
Fr. Agnel Ashram, Bandstand, Bandra (W), Mumbai: 400050
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
| An Autonomous Institute Affiliated to University of Mumbai | NAAC "A" Grade Accredited |
IIC-CRCE
Where hardware and software unite to engineer the future of smart technology.
Autonomous Curriculum
About IIC-CRCE
The Pre-Incubation Cell at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering operates under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) to nurture innovative ideas and transform them into viable start-ups. The cell provides early-stage support to students and faculty members who wish to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems. The primary aim of the Pre-Incubation Cell is to create an ecosystem that encourages creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students by providing guidance, mentorship, and access to resources required during the ideation and prototype development stages.
- Encourage innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students and faculty.
- Support idea generation and validation for potential start-ups.
- Provide mentorship from industry experts and faculty mentors.
- Facilitate prototype development and proof-of-concept creation.
- Prepare start-ups for incubation in recognized incubators or accelerators.
- Promote participation in innovation challenges, hackathons, and startup competitions.
The Pre-Incubation Cell organizes various activities to promote innovation and entrepreneurship:
Ideation workshops and innovation bootcamps
Startup awareness sessions
Mentoring and expert talks by entrepreneurs
Prototype development support
Business model development guidance
Pitch preparation and investor readiness programs
Support Provided
The Pre-Incubation Cell assists innovators by providing:
Guidance in idea validation and problem identification
Support for prototype development
Access to technical and business mentorship
Networking opportunities with start-up founders, investors, and industry experts
Assistance in applying for government innovation and startup schemes
Who Can Apply?
Students, faculty members, and interdisciplinary teams of Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering with innovative ideas or early-stage startup concepts are encouraged to approach the Pre-Incubation Cell.
Outcomes
Through the Pre-Incubation Cell, innovators can:
Convert ideas into working prototypes
Develop business models and market strategies
Prepare for startup incubation and funding opportunities
IIC-Composition
| Position | Designation | No. | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Principal | 1 | Prof,Kranti K.Wagle(Comp) |
| Vice President | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof. Ashwini Pansare (Comps) |
| Convener | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof. Heena Pendhari (Comps) |
| NISP Coordinator | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof. Swapnali Makedey (AI&DS) |
| Innovation Activity Coordinator | Assistant Professor | 2 | Dr. Ketaki Joshi(Mech), |
| Startup Activity Coordinator | Assistant Professor | 2 | Dr.Smita Ambarkar(Comp) |
| Internship Activity Coordinator | Assistant Professor | 1 | Dr.Monali Shetty ,Prof.Jayen Modi,,Prof.Nawal Dandekar,Prof.Saurabh Korgaonkar |
| IPR Activity Coordinator | Professor and Dean R&D | 2 | Dr.Dipali Koshti(CSE) |
| Social Media Coordinator | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof. Jayen Modi(ECS) |
| ARIIA Coordinator | Professor | 1 | Dr. D.V Bhoir(ECS) |
| NIRF Coordinator | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof. Supriya Kamoji (Comps) |
| E-Cell in-charge | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof.Ankita Amburle(Comps) |
| Member- Collaborations | Assistant Professor | 1 | Prof.Kalpana Deorukhkar(Comps) |
| Prof.Archana Lopes/Prof.Prajakta Bhangale(ECS) | |||
| Prof.Garima Tripathi/Prof.Sarika Davare(CSE) | |||
| Dr.Abhijit Tanksale/Prof.Swapnil Dhobale(MECH) | |||
| Tinkering Lab | Assistant Professor | 2 | Prof. Saurabh Kulkarni (AI&DS), |
| Prof. V. Godbole(ECS) | |||
| Network Enabler | Training and Placement | 1 | Mr. Mahesh Sharma |
| Innovation Coordinator (Student) | Student Coordinator | 1 | Mr.Sherwin Mascarenhas |
| Startup Coordinator (Student) | Student Coordinator | 1 | Mr.Aditya Kurup |
| IPR Coordinator | Student Coordinator | 1 | Mr.Pranay Shetty |
| Social Media Coordinator | Student Coordinator | 1 | Mr. Alroy Lopes |
| Internship Coordinator | Student Coordinator | 1 | Ms. Sereena Thomas |
| Representative from nearby Incubation | Member | 1 | Prof. K. T. Talele, SPTBI, Mumbai |
| Centre | |||
| Representatives of SIDBI / NABARD / Lead Bank / Investor | Member | 1 | Sr. Manager, Union Bank, Hill Road Bandra-west |
| Technical Experts from nearby Industry | Member | 1 | Mr. Govind Gaundalkar, Microdevice Tech |
| Alumni Entrepreneurs | Member | 1 | Mr. Ayush Jain, UthopiaTech, Mr.Aditya Desu |
| Yashdeep Kulkarni,Jack Sequeira,Shuddhay Salunkhe, Pranay Sharma,Rohan Benegal,Gladys Correia,Bighnesh Padhi,Hanan Fernandes,Bhavika Pawar,Vedang Ambarkar,Poorvi Shukla,Aditya Dabreo,Anjali Zawar,Andre D’Souza, Kris Dalvi,Latika Gupta,Jaden Serrao,Johnson Serrao,Gaurav Salian,Yugank Mahale,David Porathur,Rohan Khare,Sarah Dayal,Ved Wavekar,Ralph Dsouza | |||
| Council in-Charge Student From all departments | |||
| Students from the host institution | 21 | ||
IIC Star Rating Certificates
IIC Appreciation Certificates
Role and Importance of Pre-Incubators, Incubators and Accelerators in HEIs
Video Link: https://youtu.be/ectBApUTvRc
Hangout with Emerging Innovator & Entrepreneurs Supported through MIC & AICTE
Video Link: https://youtu.be/RWUAqE9mOcg
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Video Link: https://youtu.be/eXMSp3J7ESE
Hangout with successful startup founder
Video Link: https://youtu.be/IKclNgKMJxk
How to Identify Right Problem and Solution using the Double Diamond Approach in Design
Video Link: https://youtu.be/ctLsKqvQdFQ
Entrepreneurship, Business Idea and Business Model Canvas (by EDII)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/TUzfh3Ve06o
Intellectual Property (IP) Management at Early Stage of Innovation and Start-ups
Video Link: https://youtu.be/PRBGCk0UfOs
Understanding Angel and Venture Capital Funding
Video Link: https://youtu.be/rGZoW_ztyRM
Innovation Risk Diagnostic — Product Innovation Rubric (PIR)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/rUzTYBcvoQI
Legal and Ethical Steps – Productive Entrepreneurship and StartUp
Video Link: https://youtu.be/hCFsQQ7arkE
Idea, business model and business plan
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Qqw04TjWyk0
Innovating Self- Screen and Identify right opportunities
Video Link: https://youtu.be/yx8oSHmxMwM
Understanding Role and Application of Marketing Research at Idea to StartUp Stage
Video Link: https://youtu.be/4lqYN1Xhoqg
Use of Market Data, Application of Marketing Research Tools & Methodology
Video Link: https://youtu.be/LDdhlUWTr6c
Frugal Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship
Video Link: https://youtu.be/vP1f6wIH5iE
Interaction with Student Innovators and Entrepreneurs from Smart India Hackathon
Video Link: https://youtu.be/wGNf7NkfO3I
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