USEFUL
INSTITUTIONS
IIA an all-volunteer resource and mutual help group for Indian inventors. This FORUM was founded on 15th October 2002, the birthday of our President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and this day is celebrated as National Innovation Day. Major objective of this initiative is to share and pool know-how for the benefit of members. It is an organization of innovators and those who help innovators.
SINE – Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
"SINE was hosted by IIT Bombay with a vision to "Provide an environment to translate knowledge and innovation into creation of successful
entrepreneurs."
SINE will create an ecosystem that will foster and support innovation and
knowledge based entrepreneurship amongst the IIT Bombay community leading to
the creation of wealth and social value through successful ventures.
Innovation for India Foundation
Singular mission: To fuel Innovation in India. Set up under the stewardship of Dr. Ramesh Mashelkar, Director General, CSIR the Foundation is promoted by Marico an FMCG Major and conducted by Erehwon Consulting.
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Top Innovation and Design schools
There is an increasing awareness about the role of design in almost everything in business. Here is a very useful Businessweek feature on Design schools and their likely influence on business.



