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AICTE IDEA LAB

About IDEA Lab

The AICTE IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application Lab) Lab at Mailam Engineering College is established with the vision of fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. It acts as a hub where ideas are nurtured, prototypes are built, and innovative solutions are transformed into viable products for societal and industrial needs.

The lab is equipped with modern tools, prototyping facilities, and advanced technologies that enable hands-on learning and multidisciplinary collaboration. It empowers students to become industry-ready innovators, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs.

Vision

To create a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, creativity, and experiential learning by providing students and faculty access to modern tools, technologies, and mentorship for transforming ideas into real-time solutions, products, and startups that contribute to societal and industrial growth.

Mission

  • Promote Innovation & Creativity: Foster a culture of problem-solving and encourage cost-effective real-world solutions.
  • Hands-on Learning: Provide experiential learning through advanced prototyping, digital fabrication, and interdisciplinary projects.
  • Skill Development: Train students in 21st-century skills like design thinking, IoT, AI, robotics, and sustainable engineering.
  • Entrepreneurship & Startups: Support students to convert innovative ideas into startups and connect with incubation ecosystems.
  • Collaboration & Outreach: Build partnerships with industries, research organizations, and the community for impactful projects.

Facilities at IDEA Lab

3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping

CNC Machines and Fabrication Tools

IoT, Robotics, and Embedded Systems Kits

AI & Data Analytics Tools

Electronics Workstations & Testing Equipment

Product Design and Simulation Software

Dedicated Co-working and Innovation Space

Activities and Outcomes

Innovation Projects

Students develop prototypes addressing real-time societal and industrial challenges.

Workshops & Training

Regular sessions on design thinking, prototyping, IoT, AI, and entrepreneurship.

Hackathons & Competitions

Platforms to pitch ideas and showcase innovations.

Startup Support

Guidance for transforming projects into market-ready products with incubation linkages.

Collaborations

Engagement with industry experts, mentors, and academic partners.

Why IDEA Lab @ MEC?

Committee Members

Chief Mentor

Dr. R. Rajappan
Principal, Mailam Engineering College

Faculty Coordinator

Dr. M. Vijayaragavan
Professor and Head – Research and Innovation
Department of EEE

Faculty Co-Coordinator

Dr. V. Pugazhnthi
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering