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TEC Ambassador Program
The Technology Enabling Centre (TEC) is envisioned as a platform to enable, connect, and empower students and faculty to actively participate in innovation, research, and emerging technology ecosystems. While universities host a large pool of talent and ideas, there is often limited structured engagement with innovation initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and national-level opportunities. To address this, TEC proposes the TEC Ambassador Program to build a strong engagement network across institutions.
Objective of the Program
The TEC Ambassador Program aims to:
Enhance student and faculty engagement in TEC initiatives
Promote a culture of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving
Facilitate exposure to emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems
Enable active participation in national programs, workshops, and innovation events
Build a collaborative network across universities
Role of TEC Ambassador (Faculty)
Each participating university will nominate one faculty member as the TEC Ambassador who will:
Act as a nodal coordinator between TEC and the institution
Promote TEC initiatives, programs, and opportunities among students and faculty
Encourage participation in innovation activities, challenges, and workshops
Organize awareness sessions, training programs, and innovation drives
Facilitate collaboration between students, faculty, and external experts
Support formation of student innovation groups and campus communities
Facilitate Act as a mentor and guide for student-led innovation activities
Key Benefits of the Program
For Students
Hands-on exposure to innovation ecosystems and real-world problem solving
Participation in startup and innovation-oriented activities
Interaction with industry experts, scientists, startup founders, and policymakers
Opportunities to join national-level innovation events and workshops
Early exposure to emerging technologies and interdisciplinary domains
For TEC Ambassadors (Faculty)
Recognition as an official TEC Representative
Opportunity to lead innovation engagement initiatives within the institution
Collaboration with academic peers, experts, and innovation networks
Access to TEC programs, knowledge resources, and networks
Involvement in national-level academic and innovation activities
Career & Growth Opportunities
Mentorship support for student-led ideas and initiatives
Access to innovation networks, programs, and ecosystems
Exposure to grants, fellowships, and innovation challenges
Priority access to internships with startups and research organizations
Career pathways in R&D, innovation ecosystems, and consulting
Skill Development
Innovation thinking and problem-solving skills
Awareness of IPR and research ethics (introductory level)
Communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
Project coordination and community engagement experience
Key Benefits of the Program
For Students
Hands-on exposure to innovation ecosystems and real-world problem solving
Participation in startup and innovation-oriented activities
Interaction with industry experts, scientists, startup founders, and policymakers
Opportunities to join national-level innovation events and workshops
Early exposure to emerging technologies and interdisciplinary domains
For TEC Ambassadors (Faculty)
Recognition as an official TEC Representative
Opportunity to lead innovation engagement initiatives within the institution
Collaboration with academic peers, experts, and innovation networks
Access to TEC programs, knowledge resources, and networks
Involvement in national-level academic and innovation activities
Career & Growth Opportunities
Mentorship support for student-led ideas and initiatives
Access to innovation networks, programs, and ecosystems
Exposure to grants, fellowships, and innovation challenges
Priority access to internships with startups and research organizations
Career pathways in R&D, innovation ecosystems, and consulting
Skill Development
Innovation thinking and problem-solving skills
Awareness of IPR and research ethics (introductory level)
Communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
Project coordination and community engagement experience
Program Activities
The TEC Ambassador will facilitate and coordinate:
Innovation awareness sessions and orientation programs
Workshops, seminars, and expert talks
Student engagement activities (innovation clubs, idea challenges, hackathons)
Participation in national innovation initiatives and events
Outreach programs to build an innovation-driven campus culture
Networking opportunities with external organizations and experts
Expected Outcomes
Increased student and faculty participation in TEC initiatives
Development of a vibrant innovation culture within universities
Formation of active student innovation communities
Strengthened inter-institutional collaboration and networking
Enhanced problem-solving and innovation capabilities among students
Implementation Strategy
Nomination of one faculty ambassador per university
Orientation and onboarding by TEC
Regular engagement activities and reporting mechanisms
Access to TEC platforms, events, and communication channels
Recognition of active ambassadors and high-performing institutions
Program Activities
The TEC Ambassador will facilitate and coordinate:
Innovation awareness sessions and orientation programs
Workshops, seminars, and expert talks
Student engagement activities (innovation clubs, idea challenges, hackathons)
Participation in national innovation initiatives and events
Outreach programs to build an innovation-driven campus culture
Networking opportunities with external organizations and experts
Expected Outcomes
Increased student and faculty participation in TEC initiatives
Development of a vibrant innovation culture within universities
Formation of active student innovation communities
Strengthened inter-institutional collaboration and networking
Enhanced problem-solving and innovation capabilities among students
Implementation Strategy
Nomination of one faculty ambassador per university
Orientation and onboarding by TEC
Regular engagement activities and reporting mechanisms
Access to TEC platforms, events, and communication channels
Recognition of active ambassadors and high-performing institutions