Idea Lab
AICTE IDEA LAB | INNOVATION & PROTOTYPING
AICTE IDEA Lab promotes innovation, hands-on learning, prototyping, startups, and experiential education as per AICTE, NAAC & NIRF norms.
About AICTE IDEA Lab
The AICTE IDEA Lab at Rungta International Skills University (Rungta College of Engineering and Technology), Bhilai has been established with financial assistance from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India under the AICTE IDEA Lab Scheme.
The lab serves as a centralized innovation and prototyping facility to foster:
- Experiential learning
- Design thinking
- Innovation and creativity
- Multidisciplinary project development
- Entrepreneurial mindset among students and faculty
The AICTE IDEA Lab bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, thereby strengthening Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and NEP-2020 aligned learning practices.
AICTE Project ID: IDEA202000448
Vision
To develop a sustainable innovation ecosystem that empowers students and faculty to convert ideas into functional prototypes and scalable solutions addressing industrial, societal, and national challenges.
Mission
• To promote hands-on, project-based, and experiential learning
• To strengthen innovation, research, and startup culture
• To support interdisciplinary collaboration
• To nurture problem-solving and design-thinking skills
• To align academic activities with industry and societal needs
About AICTE IDEA Lab
(NIRF – Research & Innovation Infrastructure)
The AICTE IDEA Lab is equipped with modern facilities including:
- Rapid prototyping and fabrication tools
- 3D printing & additive manufacturing systems
- Electronics and embedded systems workstations
- Mechanical design and fabrication equipment
- CAD / CAE / Simulation software
- Collaborative ideation and innovation spaces
These facilities enable end-to-end product development from ideation to prototype validation.
About AICTE IDEA Lab
Design Thinking Workshops
Hackathons & Innovation Challenges
Prototype Development Programs
Faculty & Student Research Projects
Startup & Entrepreneurship Support
Industry Mentorship & Interaction Sessions
School & Community Outreach Programs
Beneficiaries
• Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
• Research Scholars
• Faculty Members
• Startups & Student Entrepreneurs
• Local Community & School Students
Integration with Academics
(OBE & NEP-2020 Aligned)
The AICTE IDEA Lab actively supports:
- Mini & Major Projects
- Capstone Projects
- Internships & Skill Development
- Multidisciplinary Learning
- Innovation-linked Assessments
AICTE IDEA Lab Coordinator
Dr. Sourabh Rungta
Dr. Sourabh Rungta
Dr. Ram Krishna Rathore
Co-Coordinator
Expected Outcomes
- Student prototypes and Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs)
- Startup ideas and incubation support
- Enhanced employability and innovation skills
- Industry-relevant problem solving
- Research publications and patents
AICTE Compliance Statement
The AICTE IDEA Lab at RISU (RCET) Bhilai operates strictly as per AICTE guidelines, ensuring transparency, utilization of funds for intended purposes, and alignment with national educational objectives.
Contact Information
AICTE IDEA Lab
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology
Rungta Educational Campus, Kohka–Kurud Road
Bhilai, District Durg, Chhattisgarh – 490024
A state-of-the-art facility fostering creativity, design thinking, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
Faculty Development Programmes
Faculty Development Programmes
Faculty Development Programmes
Faculty Development Programmes
Faculty Development Programmes
