About

AICTE has launched a scheme for establishing AICTE-IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) Lab in its approved institutions for encouraging students for application of Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fundamentals towards enhanced hands-on experience and learning by doing. As a common facility embedded in the institution, IDEA Lab facilitates the students to “engage, explore, experience, express and excel” as desired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in the wake of release of National Education Policy 2020. These Labs are mandated to function 24x7 in the institutions selected and be available to the colleges, schools, and industries around also.

AICTE- Idea Lab is a creative and innovative space or program designed to foster the generation, development, and realization of new ideas, inventions, or projects. These labs bring together individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds to collaborate on creative projects.

AICTE-IDEA Lab plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and creativity by providing a supportive and collaborative environment for idea generation and development.

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore inaugurated the AICTE sanctioned IDEA Lab- -(AQIS ID: IDEA202000005) on September 1, 2023.

Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Hon’ble Chairman, AICTE, New Delhi was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Function.

Some key aspects and features of NMIT AICTE-IDEA Lab:

• Collaboration: Collaboration among people from different disciplines. This diversity can lead to the cross-pollination of ideas and fresh perspectives.
• Resources: NMIT AICTE- Idea Lab provide access to resources such as maker spaces, 3D printers, prototyping tools, laser cutting and engraving machines, CNC wood router, CNC machine, PCB milling machine, IoT and embedded system.
• Mentorship: Our Idea Labs offers mentorship to guide individuals in refining their ideas and projects.
• Workshops and Training: Idea Labs frequently organize workshops, training sessions, and seminars to help participants develop the skills needed to bring their ideas to life.
• Networking: Idea Lab will help facilitate networking among participants, mentors, and external partners, creating opportunities for future collaborations and partnerships.
• Innovation Challenges: Idea lab organize innovation challenges and competitions to spark creativity and problem-solving among the participants.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Idea Labs encourage an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, drawing on knowledge and skills from various fields.
• Research and Development: Idea Labs are a good scope for conducting research mainly to focus on developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

Core Team

EQUIPMENTS:

Equipment Name	Model Name/Model Number	Manufacturing Year
Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine	03X02/2097	March 2023
CNC wood router	1325 (1300*2500)	July 2022
CNC Lathe Machine	IGLOO 750/2286	2017
Wipro 3D printer	F300-1 /2023030003	March 2023
Vinyl Cutter (SkyCut Cutting Plotter)	C10/C16/C24	2023
3D Scanning Machine (SHINING 3D)	Einstar	2023
PCB Section		2023