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NIE IDEA Lab

Initiative for Development and Entrepreneurship Acceleration — a state-of-the-art hub for interdisciplinary prototyping, innovation, and maker culture at NIE Mysuru.

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Facilities
30+
Student Council
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Programs Run

About the Lab

The AICTE IDEA Lab at NIE represents a testament to the institute’s commitment to nurturing innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit among its students. It functions as a pioneering hub offering state-of-the-art equipment for interdisciplinary student projects.

Infrastructure

Facilities & Equipment

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Bosch Workshop

Prototyping and hands-on tool training

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PCB Design & Signal Processing Lab

Circuit design and signal analysis

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Embedded System Development Lab

Microcontroller programming and IoT

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3D Printing

Additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping

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Laser Cutting Machine

Precision material cutting and engraving

Governance

Committee

PrincipalChairperson
Dr. H N DivakarChief Mentor
Dr. Imran M JamadarCoordinator
Dr. Latha B MCo-Coordinator

Experts

Tech Gurus

Dr. Rohith K Mathew
Embedded Systems · EEE
Mr. Neeli Mallikarjuna
Embedded Systems · EEE
Mr. Nithesh K A
PCB Design & Signal Processing · ECE

Technical Staff

Mr. Harish R
Instructor · EEE
Mr. Shreyas Sonal
Mechanic · Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Byresh H
Mechanic · Mechanical Engineering

2023-2025

Programs & Activities

1Ideathon 2023
2Project Expo 2024
3Arduino programming & applications training
4Skill-up programs for polytechnic students (3D printing / laser cutting)
5PCB Design and sensor interfacing workshops
6MATLAB hands-on sessions
7Faculty Development Program on Advanced Automation
8Internship programs for 2nd PU students

Student Led

Student Council

An active student council with 30+ members oversees operations and activities across various engineering disciplines, dedicated to fostering a maker culture on campus. The council organises workshops, hackathons, and mentoring sessions to keep innovation thriving.

Visit the IDEA Lab

Open to all NIE students for prototyping, experimentation, and innovation projects.