The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MoE-MIC) are inviting proposals from academic institutions to host a 5-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Innovation & Entrepreneurship for FY 2024-25.
About the FDP
This initiative aims to equip educators and incubation managers with crucial skills to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and research commercialization in academic institutions. Each FDP will host 50-60 participants, ensuring broad knowledge dissemination. Not more than 10% of participants can be from the host institution.
Funding & Support
- AICTE-MIC Funding: INR 3.5 Lakhs per FDP (partial support)
- Host Institutions: Expected to cover additional expenses to ensure success
- Mode of Training: Hands-on activities & expert-led sessions
Key Dates
📅 Proposal Submission Opens: January 16, 2025
📅 Deadline: January 29, 2025
📅 FDP Dates: February – March 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Institutions eligible to apply include:
- AICTE-approved institutions
- University departments
- Deemed/Private universities
- Government-approved incubation centers
Institutions must have the infrastructure to host 50+ participants and a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
How to Apply
Interested institutions can submit their applications via the following links:
- 📌 FAQs & Details: Click Here
- 📌 Proposal Submission: Submit Here
Stay Updated
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- Twitter: @mhrd_innovation
- LinkedIn: MoE Innovation Cell
- Facebook: MHRD Innovation
- Instagram: @mhrd.innovationcell
Contact Information
📩 For Queries: micfdp@aicte-india.org
📞 Mr. Abhishek Ranjan (Innovation Officer)
- Ph: 011-29581517
- WhatsApp: +91-9519661122
- Email: innovationofficer4@aicte-india.org
📞 Ms. Damini Patnaik (Innovation Fellow)
- Ph: 011-29581337
- Email: inf.delhi@aicte-india.org
🔗 Official Document: View Here