Incubation Center

Incubation Center Report Manav Institute of Education (For B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. Programmes) Academic Year: 2024–2025
  1. Introduction
The Incubation Center at the Manav College of Education was established to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical application of educational theories. The center serves as a platform to support pre-service teachers, alumni, and education professionals in developing innovative solutions to real-world educational challenges.
  1. Objectives
  • To promote innovation in teaching and learning practices.
  • To support start-ups in the field of education, EdTech, and social impact.
  • To provide mentorship, infrastructure, and research support.
  • To build partnerships with schools, NGOs, government bodies, and EdTech companies.
  • To encourage action research and pilot programs that enhance educational practices.
  1. Infrastructure and Facilities
  • Co-Working Space: Equipped with high-speed internet, smartboards, and collaboration areas.
  • Resource Center: Access to educational journals, teaching aids, software tools, and research databases.
  • Technology Lab: Basic prototyping tools, computer lab, and access to online teaching platforms.
  • Meeting Rooms & Classrooms: For training, mentoring, and pitch sessions.
  1. Programs and Activities Conducted
Date Activity Description Participants
Jan 15, 2025 Workshop on EdTech Innovation Focused on app development for classroom engagement 45 students, 3 faculty
Feb 10, 2025 Pitch Day 5 student-led startups pitched ideas 10 mentors, 5 teams
Mar 5, 2025 Guest Lecture: “Innovations in Inclusive Education” Speaker from national NGO 60 attendees
Apr 12, 2025 Design Thinking Bootcamp Collaborative session on user-centered learning tools 30 students
  1. Startups/Projects Incubated/strong>
Startup/Project Name Focus Area Stage Support Provided
LearnEZ Gamified learning for rural schools MVP stage Mentorship, networking
ClassConnect Teacher-parent communication app Pilot in 2 schools Technical support
SmartAssess AI-based formative assessment tool Prototype Research & testing
  1. Partnerships & Collaborations
  • XYZ NGO: Collaboration for field testing inclusive education models.
  • ABC EdTech Pvt Ltd: Internship and funding opportunities.
  • Department of Education: Policy support and pilot implementation.
  1. Outcomes and Impact
  • Student Engagement: 120+ students actively participated in incubation activities.
  • Innovations Developed: 7 prototypes developed, 3 deployed for pilot testing.
  • Faculty Involvement: 8 faculty members acted as mentors and research advisors.
  • Community Impact: Partnered with 3 local schools to implement pilot projects.
  1. Challenges Faced
  • Limited funding opportunities for early-stage projects.
  • Need for stronger industry linkages.
  • Time management issues among student entrepreneurs.
  • Gaps in technical skills for EdTech development.
  1. Future Plans
  • Establish a Seed Fund to support early-stage ideas.
  • Launch Faculty Innovation Program for practice-based research.
  • Develop Online Incubation Platform for virtual mentoring.
  • Organize Annual Education Innovation Fair to showcase incubated projects.
  1. Conclusion
The Incubation Center at the Manav College of Education is progressing toward becoming a vibrant hub for educational innovation. Continued support, funding, and partnerships will further strengthen its role in shaping future-ready educators and sustainable education-focused enterprises.  
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