Industry Institute Partnership Cell ( IIPC)
Interaction between Institutions and Industries is the need of the hour. Students get an exposure on actual industrial environment and a chance to understand their work culture. Subsequently, students acquire knowledge about their career and helps them to prepare for placement in various disciplines.
On the other hand, industries are also facing stringent competitions and are in need of students who are aware of industry standards and capable of achieving the same. This calls for an urgent need for interaction of industries and academics. The industries can participate with institutes in moulding the students for industry ready by providing training. To materialize this, bridging the gap between industry and the institute is a must and for this, an Industry Institute Partnership Cell was constituted in February 2018 at ASIET.
The Industry Institute Partnership Cell at ASIET provides a platform to the institute and the industries. The aim of this platform is to join the hands considering all the stakeholders such as institutions, industry, students and society stand to gain as it can be a win-win partnership.
The continuous outcome of this partnership in terms of all the stakeholder’s benefits is: students and faculty members to be aware of industry expectations of skill sets required for the students. The students understand the lacunae in their skills and provide an opportunity to upgrade them by gaining the knowledge, hands on training, beyond their regular curriculum. It also enables faculty to meet the global challenges, industry expectations and to nurture the students through effective teaching learning processes. The industry gets assistance of dynamic student force as well as guidance of expert faculty members in R&D and for solving their complex problems. The Industry stands to gain the skilled manpower as per its requirement.
Benefits for the Industries Under IIPC
To earmark the students for future employment during their internship period itself and providing them proper skill sets by which, students will be industry ready from the day one of their career.
Industry can plan and build their future work force by providing suitable training and inculcating proper skill sets to the students
Institute assists in upgrading qualification of the industry people, under continuing education in part time or distance education mode.
Industry experts can hone their knowledge and skills by actively participating in delivering the lectures and seminars for both faculty members and students.
Use of specialized database / lab equipment of the institute.
Institute can cater the tailor made short term training programs for shop floor personnel through continuing education program.
Involvement of industrial experts in the committees like board of studies, academic councils etc.
Associating with the institutes and active participation in the developmental activity portrays the social responsibility of the industry.
Institute Expectation from Industry
Use of Industrial labs under proper guidance by the institute
Research fellowship support and guidance from industry.
Industry training and projects for both faculty members and students.
Assistance in obtaining the sponsored research project from various funding agencies.
Scope for consultancy work for the faculty members with their expertise.
Involving both faculty members and students in R & D activities.
Campus drive and employment to the students
To enrol faculty members to assist in designing the contents for training the employees
Scholarship instituted by industries for students.
Joint Benefits
Joint research publications
Joint patents
Industry Institute personals exchange program.
Collaborative educational programs
To create new ideas and applications for product development
Curriculum development
Joint funded projects.
Members of IIPC
Name |
Department |
Role |
Sri Prasanth P Menon |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Chief Coordinator |
Smt Safeena M K |
Robotics and Automation Engineering |
Department Coordinator |
Smt Neethu Suman |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | Department Coordinator |
Smt Jyothilekshmi R |
Civil Engineering |
Department Coordinator |
Sri Sreehari S |
Electrical and Electronics Department |
Department Coordinator |
Smt Sobha T |
Computer Science and Engineering |
Department Coordinator |
Dr Shyni Shajahan |
Computer Science and Engineering | Department Coordinator |
Sri Nimal Namboodiripad |
MBA |
Department Coordinator |
Sri Goutham S |
Mechanical Engineering |
Department Coordinator |
Dr Lakshmi M Hari |
Electronics and Biomedical Engineering |
Department Coordinator |
Thrust Areas
In line with the stated aim and objectives, the institute has decided to join hands with the industry. The partnership would build up mutual benefits when a strategic relationship is developed among the two parties. The ultimate aim of this partnership will be the creation of confidence in industry by the institute, which would result industries involving voluntarily the institute at various stages of its development.
The development of such strategic relationship, following thrust areas have been identified, which require immediate attention for most of the thrust areas and action over the period of time to few critical areas.
Enhancing the teaching and learning process
Exchange of experts between the institute and industry
Involvement of teaching staff in industry
Institute to gain confidence in industry
Institute as a consultant in R&D.
Technological Database
Continuing Education program
Establishment of linkages
Institute’s self-reliance in Finances
IIPC Activities
Industry Visits and Interactions: Organizing visits for students and faculty of ASIET to industries to understand their operations, technologies, and work culture. This helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Guest Lectures and Workshops: Inviting industry experts to ASIET to deliver guest lectures, conduct workshops, or seminars on emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices. This enriches the learning experience for students and keeps faculty updated with industry advancements.
Internship and Placement Support: Facilitating internship opportunities for students in industries relevant to their field of study. IIPC also assists in organizing placement drives, connecting students with job opportunities in partner industries.
Collaborative Research Projects: Initiating and supporting joint research projects between faculty members of ASIET and industry professionals. This encourages innovation, problem-solving, and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Skill Development Programs: Offering skill development programs, certification courses, or industry-relevant training sessions to students and faculty members of ASIET. This ensures that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge sought by industries.
Consultancy Services: Providing consultancy services to industries through faculty expertise. This could involve solving industry-specific problems, conducting feasibility studies, or offering technical advice.
Industry-sponsored Projects: Encouraging industry-sponsored projects where industries fund specific research or development initiatives undertaken by the institute. This fosters collaborative innovation and mutual benefit.
Entrepreneurship Support: Supporting and nurturing entrepreneurial initiatives among students and faculty members. This could involve mentoring, providing incubation facilities, or connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with industry mentors and investors.
Conferences and Seminars: Organizing industry-academia conclaves, conferences, or seminars to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and discussions on pertinent topics affecting both sectors.
Establishing Industry Partnerships: Actively seeking and maintaining partnerships with industries through memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or collaboration agreements. This strengthens the institute's industry connections and opens doors for future collaborations.
Important MoUs Signed
Pragmatix learning edutech pvt ltd. | Digital core technologies |
Knowup knowledge foundation | Aester India Pvt Ltd. |
Indian Navy | Laxmiinfotek,kalamassery |
Harvard Business school | Vi Microsystems Pvt Ltd. |
Little Flower Hospital and Research Center | Technovia Info solutions |
Beacon Energy Storage systems Pvt Ltd. | Indian Biomedical Skill Consortium (IBSC) |
Federal Academy for cyber education (FACE) | Orb Energy Bangalore Pvt Ltd. |
Facein Technologies Pvt Ltd. | EQUINOCT Community sourced modelling solutions LLP |
TILTEDU pvt Ltd. | L & T (Switch gear ,Training centre ),Ooty |
Alibi Global Pvt Ltd. | RIOD Logic pvt Ltd. |
Srishti Robotics Technologies Pvt Ltd. | Pappy Joe Enterprises Pvt Ltd. |
Prolific Systems and Technologies Pvt Ltd. | Malaysia University of science and Technology |
KKM soft pvt Ltd | Agro Park Industrial Foundation , piravom |
Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. | Aaba soft Technologies Pvt Ltd,Kochi |
Furniture and Fittings skill Council (FFSC) | Weband Crafts ,Koratty |
NEST institute of fiber optic technology | Bharatiya vidya bhavan,kochi kendra |
IIIT , Kottayam | Natureka Green Technologies Pvt Ltd |
Team Wentainer incubation at IIT palakkad |
AMUSEUM ARTSCIENCE ,Trivandrum |
Aeronne dynamics |
Infosys spring board |
I CUBE |
Athul Energy |
Project Management unit,Rebuilding Kerala |
ICT Academy |
NIT Trichy and SIEMENS centre of excellence |
Suyati Technologies Pvt Ltd. |
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