Objectives of the IDEA Lab
- Establish AICTE–IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) Labs.
- Encourage the practical application of STEM fundamentals.
- Make engineering education more creative, engaging, and hands-on.
- Offer training in critical thinking, design thinking, and collaboration.
- Build a strong IDEA Lab Network (IDEALNET) connecting innovators across institutions.
- Support the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” — Step in with an idea, step out with a prototype or product.




