Institution Innovation Center (IIC)
Institution Innovation Center (IIC)
About
Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology & Management (MLRITM) is one of the top educational institutions in the state of Telangana. The institute hosts a vibrant and dynamic Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), built on four strong pillars—Design Thinking, Ideation, Intellectual Property, and Pre-Incubation.
MLRITM is committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by transforming the innovative ideas and problem statements of students and faculty into technology-driven solutions supported by feasible business models.
The IIC conducts various programs and events to encourage students and faculty in areas such as design thinking, innovation, ideation, hackathons, and incubation. Through these initiatives, participants identify challenges from industry, society, and the market, develop ideas or Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and are supported in converting them into prototypes and viable business models.
This ecosystem helps create a strong pipeline of high-quality, technology-based potential startups from students, faculty, alumni, and innovators associated with the institute.
Our center is registered as a Section 8 company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The registered name of our Section 8 company is MLRS Innovation & Startup Foundation.
The Innovation and Incubation Centre at MLRITM provides a dedicated space for young innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into viable business propositions. The Centre ensures that incubatees receive comprehensive technological support and guidance from mentors with multidisciplinary expertise.
We encourage enthusiastic students and young innovators with a passion for creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset to utilize this platform and benefit from the opportunities offered through this initiative.
Vision
To be a leading hub of innovation and entrepreneurship that empowers engineering and management students to transform ideas into impactful solutions, driving technological advancement and societal progress globally.
Mission
- Mission 1: Foster a culture of creativity and innovation by providing state-of-the-art resources, mentorship, experiential learning, and collaborative spaces for both students and faculty.
- Mission 2: Encourage entrepreneurial thinking through outreach and inclusivity programs, workshops, incubation, hackathons, and industry partnerships that bridge academic learning with real-world applications.
- Mission 3: Nurture leadership, teamwork, and develop ethical, skilled, adaptable individuals—visionary entrepreneurs and change makers contributing to societal growth through sustainable, knowledge-driven initiatives.
Objectives
- To promote and foster the spirit of entrepreneurship.
- To create awareness about entrepreneurship by periodically organizing workshops, lectures, and other activities that facilitate knowledge creation and innovation.
- To create a Startup Ecosystem through strategic investment, scaling up, and providing resourceful consultancy leveraging the innovation climate.
- To incubate early-stage entrepreneurial ventures based on technology and innovation.
- To identify and facilitate generation of innovative technology solutions with potential for commercial ventures and social impact in sectors such as Clean Environment, Green/Alternative Energy, Healthcare, Food & Beverages, Agriculture, Drone Technology, and Education.
Incubation Space
The institute offers diverse innovation facilities, including an incubation center with fabrication support, an Entrepreneurship Development Cell, and specialized centres for aerial, defence, and space research.
Additional spaces showcase engineering innovations and support startups like Fluxx EV, collectively fostering research, product development, and entrepreneurial growth among students and innovators.
List of Innovation Facilities
| S.No | Name of the Facility | Facilities |
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| 1 | Innovation and Incubation Centre |
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| 2 | Entrepreneurship Development Cell |
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| 3 | Centre for Aerial, Defence and Space Research |
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| 4 | Engineering Marvels |
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| 5 | Haaritha Vahan |
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Steering Committee
The Innovation Steering Committee serves as a guiding coalition that sets innovation priorities, drives cultural transformation, allocates resources, and facilitates key decision-making processes.
The committee actively explores emerging innovations and best practices, supporting stakeholders in understanding associated challenges and opportunities. It evaluates innovation-related matters and provides recommendations to the Board or Management on policies, strategic plans, and actionable tactics.
Additionally, the committee may oversee or commission the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets as approved by the Board, ensuring effective governance and sustained growth of innovation-driven initiatives.
MLRS – Steering Committee
Institute Level Committee:
| S.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. P Sridhar | Director |
| 2 | Dr. R Murali Prasad | Principal |
| 3 | Dr. Narasingarao | Dean R&D |
| 4 | Dr. S P Jani | Dean IIC |
| 5 | Mr. Industry Expert | Industry Expert |
| 6 | Dr. HOD Name | Department HOD |
| 7 | IIC Coordinator Name | IIC – Design Thinking, Ideation, IP & Pre-Incubation Coordinator |
Society Level Committee:
| S.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Chairman Name | Chairman |
| 2 | Mr. Vice Chairman Name | Vice Chairman |
| 3 | Dr. Director Name | Director |
| 4 | Dr. Principal Name | Principal |
| 5 | Industry Expert Name | Industry Expert |
| 6 | Dr. Dean IIC Name | Dean IIC |
| 7 | Dr. HOD Name | Department HOD |
Eco System
At MLRITM, we have established a dynamic innovation ecosystem that ensures a continuous flow of ideas, knowledge, and resources—enabling innovators to transform concepts into practical and impactful solutions. This ecosystem empowers students, faculty, and young entrepreneurs to rapidly develop and launch innovations that address real-world challenges across industry, society, and markets.
By nurturing creativity and expertise in emerging domains, the innovation ecosystem contributes to economic diversification and strengthens the responsiveness of startups to evolving customer and market needs. It also encourages collaborative resource sharing, fosters economic stability, and supports a sustainable culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the institution.
Schemes
Thrust Areas
- Smart Manufacturing
- Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) and Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)
- Waste Management
- Mobile Computing and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cyber Security and Data Science
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Sensors and Embedded Systems
- Agriculture and Allied Sectors
- Advanced Composite Materials
- Robotics and Automation
- Drone Technology
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
Products Developed
Innovation and Incubation Centre
At the Innovation and Incubation Centre, our mission is to systematically support innovators throughout the complete product design and development lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive suite of design, prototyping, and fabrication services that facilitate the transformation of ideas into functional prototypes and fully refined products.
Our team of domain experts provides structured, step-by-step guidance—from preliminary concept formulation to advanced product development—ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and readiness for scalable production. Whether the requirement is new product creation, concept refinement, or end-to-end development support, the Centre is committed to enabling innovators to advance their solutions with greater efficiency, precision, and impact.
Solar-Powered Bicycle Project
The solar-powered bicycle is an eco-friendly and sustainable mode of transportation that runs on renewable solar energy. It is equipped with a solar panel, voltage booster, hybrid charge controller, battery, and a 36V brushless hub motor. The system efficiently converts sunlight into electrical energy to power the motor, allowing smooth movement without manual pedaling.
It can carry loads up to 100 kg, making it ideal for both personal use and light goods transport. The brushless motor ensures better performance, low maintenance, and longer life. This project helps reduce carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. It is especially useful in areas with limited fuel or charging facilities, promoting clean and green mobility solutions. It offers a cost-effective, low-maintenance, and sustainable travel option.
Biometric Attendance System
A biometric attendance system is a modern method of recording attendance using a person’s unique fingerprint. Instead of traditional paper-based registers or ID cards, this system scans the fingerprint of the user and verifies their identity instantly.
When a fingerprint is placed on the sensor, the system compares it with the stored fingerprint data and, if matched, marks the user as present. This makes attendance accurate, fast, and secure because fingerprints cannot be duplicated or shared, eliminating issues like proxy or fake attendance. Biometric attendance systems are widely used in schools, offices, industries, and hospitals to ensure secure and accurate attendance tracking.
DIY Oscilloscope :
A DIY oscilloscope is a low-cost, self-built device used to visualize electrical signals and measure voltage changes over time. It is commonly made using components like an Arduino, sensors, and a display, allowing users to view waveforms similar to a basic digital oscilloscope.
DIY oscilloscopes are useful for students, hobbyists, and beginners to learn electronics, test small circuits, analyze sensor signals, and understand voltage variations in real time. Although they are not as advanced as professional oscilloscopes, they are affordable, easy to build, and excellent for simple diagnostics and educational experiments.
Drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - UAV) :
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are aircraft that operate without a human pilot onboard. They can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously using sensors, GPS, and onboard processors.
Drones are widely used for photography, surveillance, delivery, agriculture, mapping, rescue operations, and military missions. Their ability to capture aerial views and perform automated tasks makes them highly valuable in modern technological applications, especially in areas that are difficult or dangerous for humans to access.
Humanoid Robot :
The research robot in our lab is an assistance bot designed for student learning and experimentation. It is powered by a Jetson Nano microprocessor, providing high-performance computing for image processing and artificial intelligence applications.
The robot operates using the Robot Operating System (ROS) on Ubuntu, enabling control of various sensors, motors, and modules through a modular software framework. Students use this platform to understand how robots perceive their environment, process data, and perform actions such as navigation, object detection, and voice control. It supports automation tasks and real-time robotics experimentation, serving as an effective educational platform for AI and robotics research.
Funding
Financial Support and Funding Initiatives
The Innovation and Incubation Centre provides extensive financial and in-kind support to both students and faculty, enabling them to pursue innovation, research, prototype development, and commercialization. The institute is committed to nurturing a strong innovation ecosystem through funding schemes that promote idea generation, product development, and impactful research-driven solutions.
Students Innovative Project Proposal (SIPP) Scheme
Under the Students Innovative Project Proposal (SIPP) Scheme, supported by the Institute Management, student innovators receive dedicated financial assistance to transform their ideas into functional prototypes and market-ready products.
The scheme provides up to ₹2.5 Lakhs for prototyping, up to ₹7.5 Lakhs for commercialization, and a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000. This structured support empowers students to advance innovative concepts toward practical implementation and sustainable entrepreneurship.
SEED Fund for Faculty
The institute offers significant financial assistance to faculty members through the SEED Fund initiative. Faculty innovators are eligible for up to ₹5.0 Lakhs for innovative product development and research-driven solutions.
An additional ₹5.0 Lakhs is provided for commercialization support. This comprehensive funding enables faculty to undertake high-impact research, develop viable technological solutions, and scale their innovations toward successful market deployment.
Milestones
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