At Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur, innovation is not just encouraged but it is embedded in the institution’s DNA. The college has built a dynamic ecosystem that empowers students, researchers, and faculty to transform ideas into impactful solutions and scalable startups.
YCCE fosters a strong culture of creativity and problem-solving through dedicated innovation cells, incubation support, and industry collaborations. Students are actively encouraged to work on real-world challenges, particularly in areas such as sustainable engineering, smart agriculture, automation, and emerging technologies.
The institution supports entrepreneurial ambitions through structured mentorship, access to prototyping facilities, and guidance from industry experts. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, YCCE enables innovators to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and market needs.
Key highlights of YCCE’s innovation and startup ecosystem include:
YCCE has consistently produced innovators and entrepreneurs who contribute to technological advancement and economic growth. The institution continues to strengthen its startup ecosystem by promoting a mindset of innovation, resilience, and leadership among its students.
YCCE TBI Foundation is a Private incorporated on 30 October 2018 for technology business incubation. It is classified as Non-govt section 8 company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Mumbai
Corporate Identification Number (CIN)
U93090MH2018NPL316594
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316594
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Yeshwantrrao Chavan College of Engineering has established institute innovation council (IIC) as per the guidelines provided by MHRD Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE. The main object of IIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by exposing them to new ideas and process of resulting in innovative activities & entrepreneurial in their formative years.
Sr. No | Name of Member | Member Type (Teaching/ Non- teaching / External Expert) | Key Role/ Position assigned in IIC |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. Uday P. Waghe | Teaching | President |
2 | Dr. Sandip S. Khedkar | Teaching | Vice President |
3 | Dr. Shilpa Kamble | Teaching | Convener |
4 | Dr. Arvind Bhagat Patil | Teaching | NIRF Coordinator |
5 | Prof. Nikita Giradkar | Teaching | Social Media Coordinator |
6 | Prof. Yogesh Kale | Teaching | Innovation Activity Coordinator |
7 | Prof.Rajesh Bodkhe | Teaching | Internship Activity Coordinator |
8 | Dr. Bharti Masram | Teaching | IPR Activity Coordinator |
9 | Prof. Prashant B. Pande | Teaching | Startup Activity Coordinator |
10 | Dr.Manali Kshirsagar | Teaching | Member |
11 | Dr.U.H.Gawande | Teaching | Member |
12 | Dr. N.V.Thakur | Teaching | Member |
13 | Dr. Prachi Palsodkar | Teaching | Member |
14 | Dr. S.P.Raut | Teaching | Member |
15 | Dr. J.P.Giri | Teaching | Member |
16 | Dr. Kavita Singh | Teaching | Member |
17 | Dr. Milind Narlawar | Teaching | Member |
18 | Dr. Snehal Gawande | Teaching | Member |
19 | Dr. Rajesh Dharmik | Teaching | Member |
20 | Dr. Lalit Damahe | Teaching | Member |
21 | Dr. Yogita Chitriv | Teaching | Member |
22 | Prof. Devendra Shahare | Teaching | Member |
23 | Prof.Ajinkya Edlabadkar | Teaching | Member |
24 | Dr.Nita Rehpade | Teaching | Member |
25 | Dr. Sandip Gaigowal | Teaching | Member |
26 | Dr. P. D. Dorge | Teaching | Member |
27 | Prof.Nikhil Mangrulkar | Teaching | Member |
28 | Prof. Swati Kale | Teaching | Member |
29 | Prof. Bhushan Bawankar | Teaching | Member |
30 | Prof. Fazil Sheikh | Teaching | Member |
31 | Prof. Atish Peshattiwar | Teaching | Member |
32 | Prof. Harshal Warhade | Teaching | Member |
33 | Mr. Ajinkya Ambarkhane | External Expert | Member, Atal Tinkering Lab |
34 | Mr. Pratik Gadekar | External Expert | Member, Entrepreneur |
35 | Mr. Swapnil Gawande | External Expert | Member, IP Expert |
36 | Dr.Shweta Dhondase | Teaching | Manager,TBI |
37 | Dr. Minal Kale | Teaching | Member |
38 | Dr.P.U.Waghe | Teaching | Member |
39 | Dr.M.Adau | Teaching | Member |
With a view to provide platform to the innate creativity in the students, YCCE has developed “Innovative Gallery” which was inaugurated on 09.04.2016 at the hands of Hon’ble Secretary, NYSS, Shri Sagarji Meghe in the presence of Dr. U.P.Waghe,Principal, YCCE, Nagpur. Total of 84 innovative projects from all branches of engineering are on display, out of which 21 projects based patents have been filed. By virtue of this gallery, the students can get motivation for development of innovative projects. It is the small step taken by institute to develop innovation ecosystem within campus. also sharpens their analytical and presentation skill which the decisive factor in the corporate world. Mere observation of the gallery can encourage the fellow students to implement creativity and innovativeness in project work.
ISRO Robotics Challenge –URSC 2024 is National level space challenge competition organized by UR Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO, Bengaluru with tagline “Lets build a space robot”. Team Titans of city’s Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering competed and outsmarted 1,500 of some of the best brains from IITs, IIITs, NITs, to bag the prestigious ISRO Robotics Challenge (IROC-U) title.
YCCE presented its rover’s software and hardware concept with a 3D model. They designed a rover named ‘GURUtva’, with a fully automated and robotic arm, factoring in bumpy, solid, rocky, craters and pits on the Moon’s surface. The rover is designed to collect samples on the Moon and keep them safe in a vial. Their rover, GURUtva, successfully navigated simulated moon-like terrain.
Mentored by Dr. Sandip Khedkar and Mr. Niket Malusare, the team showcased exceptional innovation. Team members were Sanjyot Kawale (Leader), Deepanshu Pise, Ashwini Gajbhiye, Ritika Meshram, Joel Dubba, Padmesh Kimmatkar, Harsh Chitmulwar, Jay Kahate, and Ayush Chakole. The winnears of the team Titans were falicited by the Hon President of India on the occasion of first national space day 23 August 2024 at NewDelhi.
The Titans from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering bagged the Consolation Prize of ₹2,00,000 at the ISRO Robotics Challenge – IRoC U 2025, organised by U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO. The competition focusing on robotic rovers for interplanetary missions.
The award was presented on 23rd August 2025 at the National Space Day Event in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Dr. Jitendra Singh (Hon’ble Minister, Department of Space) and Dr V. Narayanan, (Chairman ISRO).
Team Members:
Sanjyot Kawale (Lead), Deepanshu Pise (Co-Lead), Padmesh Kimmatkar, Tavish Anade, Neha Tonge, Shlok Chaudhari, Dnyanesh Pise, MILIND LATE , Ashwini Gajbhiye.
Mentors:
Dr. Sandip Khedkar , Mr. Niket Malusare
Alumni Support:
Mr. Saket Thool (Intel), Mr. Akshat Marathe (NVIDIA).
