Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) & KTBI
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at Bangalore Technological Institute is established under the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. The IIC is a structured body that promotes a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up development among students and faculty.
Objectives of IIC
- To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem within the institution
- To encourage students to participate in IPR awareness, pre-incubation, and entrepreneurship activities
- To organise innovation activities and motivate students to work on ideas and start-ups
- To connect students with mentors, angel investors, and industry experts
- To facilitate participation in national-level innovation challenges such as Smart India Hackathon (SIH)
- To promote research, patents, and technology commercialisation
IIC Activities at BTI
- Annual IDEATHON,national-level innovation competition open to engineering and management students
- Design Thinking and Innovation workshops for students and faculty
- Entrepreneurship awareness sessions and start-up bootcamps
- IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) awareness seminars
- Mentoring sessions with industry leaders and successful alumni entrepreneurs
- Collaboration with the BTI Incubation Centre (BTI IGNITE)
KTBI,Knowledge Transfer & Business Incubation
KTBI supports the transfer of research knowledge and technology from academia to industry. Working in conjunction with the IIC and BTI Incubation Centre, KTBI facilitates:
- Technology transfer agreements and licensing with partner companies
- Faculty and student consultancy projects for industry
- Joint research and development with MoU partner organisations
- Skill development programmes aligned with emerging industry needs
- Business mentoring for student start-ups in the pre-incubation phase
IIC Council Structure
The IIC is led by the Principal as President and includes faculty coordinators from each department, student innovation ambassadors, and industry nominees. Regular meetings are held to review activities and plan upcoming events.
For IIC-related enquiries or to propose an innovation activity, contact: principal@btibangalore.org | +91 70904 04050
Executive Leadership
Dr. A. Prabhakara Reddy
Dr. N. Manjula
Dr. Sujana P Reddy
Vision
To be a leading centre for innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup excellence by fostering a vibrant ecosystem that empowers students, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to develop transformative solutions, create impactful startups, and contribute to sustainable societal and economic growth at national and global levels.
Mission
- Inspire Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving by encouraging students, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
- Provide Comprehensive Support: Enable the growth of innovative ideas through expert mentorship, state-of-the-art infrastructure, incubation facilities, technical guidance, funding support, and access to industry resources.
- Foster Strategic Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with industry, academia, government agencies, research organizations, and startup ecosystems to accelerate innovation, knowledge exchange, and entrepreneurial success.
- Promote Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Support the development of technology-driven startups that create sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable solutions aligned with national and global development goals.
- Empower Future Leaders: Equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, practical experience, and leadership capabilities required to build successful startups and drive technological advancement.
Internships
At BTI Ignite Incubation Council, we believe that true learning happens through experience. Our internship programs are designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations by providing students with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We empower aspiring professionals to develop technical expertise, solve real-world challenges, and transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions while preparing them for successful careers and startup ventures.
Interns Work On
At BTI Ignite Incubation Council, interns gain practical experience by working on live projects, research initiatives, product development, startup innovations, and industry-driven assignments under the guidance of experienced mentors. Our multidisciplinary internship programs are designed to equip participants with technical, managerial, creative, and entrepreneurial skills.
Technology & Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
- Data Science & Business Analytics
- Humanoid Robotics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Embedded Systems
- Advanced Networking & Network Security
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
- Software Development (Web, Mobile & Desktop Applications)
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design & Prototyping
Research & Innovation
- Research Methodology
- Scientific Writing & Publications
- Patent Drafting & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Innovation & Technology Commercialization
- Startup Incubation & Entrepreneurship
Business & Management
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Management
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management & Business Analytics
Creative & Digital Media
- Graphic Design using Adobe Photoshop
- Video Editing & Multimedia Content Development
- Website Content Management
Professional Development
- Technical Documentation
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Problem Solving & Design Thinking
- Project Planning & Execution
Board of Governors (BoG)
| Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. A. Prabhakara Reddy | President, AET; CEO, BTI Ignite Incubation Council | Chairperson |
| Dr. H.S. Nanda | Principal, BTI | Director |
| Mr. Debopam Sharma | Head - BTI Incubation Centre | Member (Technical Advisor) |
| Mr. Maheswara Reddy S | Founder & CEO, Proptelligence Technologies | Member (Strategic Advisor) |
| Mr. Santosh Ittangi | Head of Execution and Operation, VTU, VRIF | Member (Academic Expert - External) |
| Mr. Nitishkumar S | Assistant Professor, BTI | Member (Academic Expert - Internal) |
| Dr. G. Gayatri Tanuja | Prof & Head, AIML, BTI | Member (Academic Expert - Internal) |
| Mr. Gopal Gowda | Industrialist | Member (Industry Expert) |
| Mr. Niranjan Kumar T | HR Manager, SEG Automotive | Member (Industry Expert) |
| Dr. Santhosh Krishna B V | Dean - R&D | Member Secretary |
Internship Evaluation
Our evaluation process is designed to encourage continuous learning and innovation. Interns are assessed through milestone-based reviews, mentor feedback, technical performance, project quality, creativity, teamwork, communication skills, and adherence to timelines.
- Weekly progress reviews
- Technical and project evaluations
- Documentation and report assessment
- Prototype or product demonstrations
- Final presentation and viva
Successful participants are awarded an Internship Completion Certificate, and outstanding performers may receive Letters of Appreciation, recommendations for advanced projects, research opportunities, or startup incubation support.
For queries drop a mail to: incubation@btibangalore.org