PPGIT IDEA LAB
A hands-on innovation space where students build prototypes, explore emerging technology and transform ideas into real-world solutions.
Inauguration Date
December 2024
Officially launched by AICTE
Total Project Budget
₹90 Lakhs
Funded by AICTE Scheme
AICTE Lab ID
IDEA2024000225
Approved under IDEA Lab scheme
Empowering the Innovators of Tomorrow
To cultivate innovation, creativity and hands-on learning through STEM education, producing competent, responsible and industry-ready engineers for national development.
Four Pillars That Drive Us
Mission 1
Establish a sustainable innovation ecosystem aligned with Make in India and Digital India.
Mission 2
Strengthen academia–industry collaboration for technology development and entrepreneurship incubation.
Mission 3
Promote experiential learning in critical thinking, problem-solving and design thinking through project-based pedagogy.
Mission 4
IProvide a multidisciplinary platform to ideate, design, prototype and validate solutions for societal challenges.
A Space Built for Breakthroughs
PPGIT – AICTE IDEA Lab aims at providing opportunity for the students to apply Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fundamentals to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter through hands-on experiences, learning by doing and developing innovative solutions to societal problems.
PPG IDEA Lab
AICTE Approved · 2024
OBE Ranking
Recognized for Outcome-Based Education excellence in engineering curriculum design.
National STEM Ranking
Ranked among top institutions for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics education.
Green Campus
Awarded Green Campus certification for sustainable infrastructure and eco-friendly practices.
SDG Accord Signatory
Signatory of the SDG Accord, committing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
MSME Host
Registered MSME Host institution supporting micro, small & medium enterprise development.
Indian Book of Records
Feat recorded in the Indian Book of Records for innovation excellence and student achievements.
Services Provided by IDEA Lab
Comprehensive support for innovation, from ideation to market launch
Training
Seed Fund
Development
Mentoring
Incubation
Internship
Start-up
Commercialization
Consultancy
Marketing
IPR
Networking
Meet Our Mentors
Dedicated faculty members who guide, mentor and inspire student innovators.
Dr. S. Nandhakumar
Chief Mentor
Professor & Principal, PPGIT
Prof. T. B. Dharamaraj
Coordinator
Associate Professor & Head, IT
Dr. S. Balakrishnan
Co-coordinator
Associate Professor & Head, Mechanical Engg.
Dr. Chinnarasu K
Tech Guru
Associate Professor, Agricultural Engg.
Prof. Selvakumar C
Tech Guru
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Engg.
Prof. Karthika G
Tech Guru
Assistant Professor, ECE
Prof. Mohan Kumar J K
Tech Guru
Assistant Professor, ECE
IDEA Lab in Action
A glimpse into the vibrant world of innovation, creativity and collaboration at our IDEA Lab.
Voices of Innovation
Meet the student leaders who champion creativity and inspire their peers at PPG IDEA Lab.
Get in Touch
Have a question or want to collaborate? Reach out to us — we'd love to hear from you.
idealab@ppg.edu.in
For program queries & collaborations
Phone
+91 90477 77277
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM IST
Location
Innovation Block, Ground Floor
PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
Ready to Innovate?
Write to us about your project ideas, collaboration interests, or any queries about the IDEA Lab.
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