NIT Silchar is organising Free Course on Innovation and Technology Enterprise- Idea to Entrepreneurship on 17-26 April 2024. The last date of registration is April 14.

About NIT Silchar

National Institute Of Technology, Silchar (राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, सिलचर) is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology of India and was established in 1967 as a Regional Engineering College in Assam. In 2002 it was upgraded to the status of National Institute of Technology and was declared as Institute of National Importance under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007.

About the Course

This is a course that focuses on the conceptualization, design and development of technology‐ oriented products in electrical, electronic, computer and software. It integrates innovation strategies, product planning, marketing, design, manufacturing and financing of new product development.

This course also integrates design thinking concept into the product development process. Case studies are presented that showcase how simple ideas can lead to successful technologies and products in the marketplace.

Learning Objectives

  • To harness the power of human innovation & technology for entrepreneurship
  • To understand the product & business development processes
  • To appreciate the multi-disciplinary approach to new product creation
  • To acquire the confidence & competence in starting a new technology enterprise.

Who can attend?

Faculty members, Research Scholars, PG and UG Students, Persons from Industries and Research Institutes.

Course Outline

  • Innovation & New Product Development (NPD) & NPD Organization
  • Design Thinking Methodology
  • Technology trends, opportunities and challenges
  • Opportunities identification, generation & evaluation
  • Customers’ needs
  • Maslow’s law and using technology to address human needs
  • Presentation & public speaking
  • Pitching new ideas & products
  • Concept generation, selection & testing
  • Patents & Intellectual Property
  • Product Planning, Platform & Architecture
  • Report writing & Communications
  • Quality systems & product certifications
  • Economics of NPD
  • Design for manufacturing and environment.

How to Register?

Interested candidates can register via this page.

Important dates

  • Duration: 17th April, 2024 – 26th April, 2024
  • Last date of Registration: 14th April, 2024

Contact

Dr. Ashim Kumar Das Associate Professor,
Dept. of Management Studies
Phone:- +919435503481
Email: ashim@mba.nits.ac.in

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