Vadodara Innovation Council (VIC) is the first city-based Innovation Council in India, associated with the National Innovation Council. Vadodara Innovation Council started functioning in May-2011 under the leadership of technocrat Dr. Madhu Mehta. VIC, a non-profit company, has the stated goal "To build Innovative, Curious and Questioning Society in Vadodara region".
Vadodara as an Innovative city On 16 June 2013, Sam Pitroda has launched an initiative to make 'Vadodara as an Innovative city'.Sam Pitroda launches the initiative for Vadodara, The Times of India, 17-Jun-2013
Tod Fod Jod Centre
It has started 'Tod Fod Jod Centre' (TFJC) for school students, being the second such initiative in India after Delhi. IT is a unique initiative, where students open the device, understand the different parts, its working principles, scientific & engineering concepts behind it and then assemble it. In its first phase, the students experimented with a ceiling fan, computer, clock, bicycle and telephone.Lesson on Learning Tod Fod Jod, The Indian Express, 11 October 2012
Innovation partner to VCCI Expo 2014 Vadodara Chamber of Commerce Industry (VCCI) has partnered with VIC for VCCI Expo 2014 (27 November 2014 – 1 December 2014), where 56 participants showcased their innovation or prototypes.VCCI partners with VIC for VCCI Expo 2014, The Times of India, 19 November 2014
Recognitions The model is to be replicated in 1,000 cities of India.Sam Pitroda urges 1000 cities to set up Innovation Councils, 22-Apr-2012 In its first phase 31 schools including 11 municipal (government) schools were covered.
See also National Innovation Council
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