Introduction
The Innovation Club at Government Commerce College (GCC), Naroda under Higher education Innovation club Gujarat aims to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial spirit among students. By providing a platform for non-technical students to explore their ideas and transform them into practical solutions, the club contributes to a culture of innovation within the college community.
Objectives
Inspire Creativity: Encourage students to think outside the box, explore novel concepts, and develop innovative solutions.
Hands-On Learning: Provide practical experiences through workshops, projects, and collaborative activities.
Entrepreneurship: Foster an entrepreneurial mindset by supporting students in converting their ideas into startups.
STEM Pedagogy: Base club activities on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) principles.
Activities
Project Development: Students collaborate on projects related to technology, social issues, or business.
Workshops and Training: Regular workshops on coding, design thinking, and emerging technologies empower students with relevant skills.
Innovation Challenges: participation in hackathons, idea competitions, and innovation challenges to ignite creativity.
Guest Lectures: Invite industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to share insights and inspire students.
Startups and Incubation: Support students in developing viable business models and connecting with incubators.
Success Stories
Automatic Sanitization Tunnel: Under the leadership of Dr. Shuchi Tripathi, students built an automatic sanitization tunnel to enhance safety during the pandemic1.
Basics of Vernacular Innovation: Students participated in a certificate course on vernacular innovation, expanding their knowledge and skills1.
STEM-Based Games and Applications: Students have created interesting games, projects , and online quizzes .