Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC)

Catalyst- Mar Baselios IEDC

Established in 2013, Catalyst – the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre of Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology – was founded with the vision of inspiring students to evolve into independent, solution-driven engineers. By immersing them in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Centre nurtures creativity, sharpens skills, and broadens technical and non-technical competencies essential for every aspiring engineer.

Catalyst does not simply encourage students to launch startups; instead, it cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset – a way of thinking, problem-solving, and continuously learning. Its members have discovered the joy of self-driven exploration and are passionate about bringing their ideas to life, addressing real-world challenges they witness around them. United by this spirit, they dedicate themselves not only to their own ventures but also to fostering a culture of innovation among their peers.

At Catalyst, the mission is clear: to help students pursue their passions and transform their ideas into impactful solutions. When they leave MBCET, they do so not just with engineering degrees, but as changemakers equipped to seek out and solve the problems of tomorrow.

The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of Catalyst works as a team, identifying opportunities and challenges in both social and engineering scenarios. The faculty member in charge is designated as the Nodal Officer of IEDC.

The members of Executive committee are:

1. Nodal Officer
2. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Officer.
3. Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Operations Officers.
4. Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Technical Officers.
5. Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and Creative Officers.
6. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Marketing Officers.
7. Chief Skill Officer (CSO) and Skill Officers.
8. Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Finance Officers.
9. Chief Vibe Officer (CVO) and Vibe Officers.
10. Women Entrepreneurship Lead and Team.
11. Community & Outreach Lead and Team.
12. Creative Director and the TRIBE- The IEDC Design Force.

Nodal Officer

Mr. Arun J S (2018 – Present, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE) | LinkedIn

The Executive Committee Selection

The members are selected through IEDC RELEvent- Recruitment of Emerging Leaders Event;   a one-day event where students are given multiple assignments and activities to measure their attitude and growth mindset. The major sessions were based on ideation, productisation, communication, and people management. A one-to-one discussion with an external panel followed it.

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