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Innovation Practicum
The program envisages effecting total transformation by fostering technology-oriented innovation
among the students, graduates and researchers involved in different streams of higher technical
education and empowering them to apply technology to solve the country’s most pressing problems.

The program strengthens the innovation ecosystem by providing students & educators to build
capabilities in innovation, technology and design. The Innovation Centric Curriculum delivered in a
Learner Centric Pedagogy enables the transformation of students/educators into Innovation
engineers/mentors capable of building innovative solutions for real-world problems. The platform
essentially helps build a sustainable model to accelerate the number of product innovations, patents,
grants, internships and differential employability outcomes enabled by innovation coaches, startup
veterans, technology experts and industry professionals.

Innovation Practicum comprises a sequence of courses designed at the grassroots levels providing
opportunities to identify and harness the real power of technology to solve industrial problems and
challenges. It focuses on Tools, Technology & Talent delivered through Sprints & ProtoSem supported
by technical resources, tools, equipment, etc. that are required across the entire spectrum of the
innovation process.
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Engineering Sprint Overview

The Engineering Sprints program is a transformative learning experience designed to inspire the next
generation of engineers. Through a blend of theory and practice, participants will develop a strong
foundation in engineering fundamentals and gain hands-on experience in designing and building
innovative solutions. The program covers a range of topics, including real-world problem-solving,
transdisciplinary approaches, hardware design, systems thinking, and creativity. By the end of the
program, participants will be well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the future and make a positive
impact on the world.

The program focuses on the following aspects:

1) Core Engineering Principles and Innovation: The program delves into fundamental engineering
principles, emphasizing the importance of real-world problem-solving. Participants will learn to
apply the Street Fight Engineering methodology to tackle complex challenges and generate
innovative solutions.

2) Transdisciplinary Approaches and Manu’Futuring: By exploring transdisciplinary approaches,

students will gain a broader perspective on engineering and its intersection with other fields.
The program will also introduce the concept of Manu’Futuring, highlighting the role of
technology in modern manufacturing processes.

3) Designing and Developing Custom Hardware: Participants will gain practical experience in
designing and building custom hardware. They will learn about electronics fundamentals,
software for hardware control, and various fabrication techniques.

4) Systems Thinking and Engineering Applications: The program will introduce students to
systems thinking, enabling them to analyze complex systems and identify opportunities for
improvement. They will learn to apply system engineering principles to real-world problems.

5) Creativity in Action: Through creative exercises, tech teardowns, and presentations,

participants will develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. They
will learn to think outside the box and generate innovative solutions.

By the end of the program, participants will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the future and
make a positive impact on the world.
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Engineering Sprint Curriculum

Course Objective
The course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to approach engineering
challenges with a creative, interdisciplinary, and problem-solving mindset. The program will foster
innovation, critical thinking, and hands-on experience in designing and developing hardware solutions.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Core Engineering Principles and Innovation

Why engineering? The concept of street fight engineering - Real-world design process and
problem-solving methodology - Data-driven insights and concept generation - Case studies of
successful engineering innovations

Module 2: Transdisciplinary Approaches and Manu’Futuring

Transdisciplinary systems to accelerate innovation - Manu’Futuring: Technology in hardware
manufacturing and manufacturing of hardware technologies - Future scopes with product case
studies.

Module 3: Designing and Developing Custom Hardware

How to build basic custom hardware - Electronics fundamentals and components - Software
for hardware control - Fabrication techniques.

Module 4: Systems Thinking and Engineering Applications

Introduction to system thinking - Real world as a system - Concept of system engineering and
its application.

Module 5: Creativity in Action

Creativity exercise: Apply system thinking to a real-world problem - Tech teardown: Analyse a
product or system to understand its engineering principles - Presentation: Present your creative
project and tech teardown with an engaging title

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

● Understand the appropriate tools and their applications for solving hardware-related problems.
● Recall the foundational principles of custom hardware design.
● Apply systems engineering concepts to real-world hardware design challenges.
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Session Plan

Day 1

Synchronous Learning Activity

● The concept of street fight 1.1 Icebreaker activity to foster

engineering team building and creativity.
● Real-world design process and
1.2 Group discussion on real-
problem-solving methodology
world engineering challenges
● Data-driven insights and concept
generation 1.3 Case study analysis of
● Case studies of successful successful engineering
engineering innovations innovations

1.4 Visualizing Everyday

Module I - Core Problems through Street Fight
Engineering Engineering
Principles and
Innovation

Worksheet 4.1
Phase I : Understanding the
Product

Asynchronous Learning

1. Street Fight Engineering Process - https://youtu.be/in4LBHksHXQ

2. Street Fight Engineering | Sample Riddle - https://youtu.be/71ut-
_bkN-M
3. Lactic Acid Example - https://youtu.be/grQNfZN7jIs

Day 2

Synchronous Learning Activity

● Transdisciplinary systems to 2.1 Identification of the Right

accelerate innovation Problem Mapping towards the
● Manu’Futuring: Technology in Future Scopes
hardware manufacturing and
2.2 Identify the Problem's
Module 2 - manufacturing of hardware
Incidence and Severity.
Transdisciplinary technologies
Approaches and ● Future scopes with product case
Manu’Futuring
studies.

Asynchronous Learning

1. Manu’Futuring by Vish -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAyiwCNXW
2. How Toyota Changed The Way We Make Things
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3. Futuristic Innovations -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXc2tao51D4
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78iLznY0ae4

Day 2

Synchronous Learning Activity

● How to build basic custom hardware 3.1 Design and build a small-
● Electronics fundamentals and scale hardware project
components
● Software for hardware control
● Fabrication techniques.
Module 3 - Asynchronous Learning
Designing and
Developing 1. Engineering Essentials -
Custom Hardware
https://www.sparkfun.com/engineering_essentials
2. Design of control panels -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFfHbMDZgx8
3. Manufacturing Process -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um_g8sQ_p3Y
4. Falstad Circuit Simulator - https://www.falstad.com/circuit/
5. Tinkercad - https://www.tinkercad.com/

Day 3

Synchronous Learning Activity

● Introduction to system thinking 4.1 Analyze a complex system

● The real world as a system and identify its components
● Concept of system engineering and and interactions
Module 4 - its application
Systems Thinking Worksheet 4.1
and Engineering Phase 2 & 3: Drawing before
Applications and after disassembly

Asynchronous Learning

1.Systems Thinking 101 | Anna Justice | TEDxFurmanU

2. What Is Systems Engineering?

Day 4

Synchronous Learning

● Creativity exercise: Apply system Worksheet 4.1

thinking to a real-world problem Phase 3: Bill of Materials
Module 5 -
Creativity in Action ● Tech teardown: Analyse a product or Phase 4: Systems Thinking
system to understand its
engineering principles
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● Presentation: Present your creative

project and tech teardown with an
engaging title

Asynchronous Learning

1.How a motherboard is made: Inside the Gigabyte factory in Taiwan

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Activity Worksheets

Engineering Sprint

Team Name: _____________________

Mentor Name: ____________________

Date of Submission: _______________

Student Name: ___________________ & Roll No: ___________________

Student Name: ___________________ & Roll No: ___________________

Student Name: ___________________ & Roll No: ___________________

Student Name: ___________________ & Roll No: ___________________

Student Name: ___________________ & Roll No: ___________________

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Worksheet Activity 1.1

Street Fight Engineering -Visualizing Everyday Problems through Street Fight Engineering

Street Fight Engineering -Investigate, Perceive, Understand, Relate and Immerse

In this activity, you'll identify a real-world problem that you encounter in your daily life. This problem should
be something that could be solved with an engineering solution, not a policy change.

Here's what to do:

1. Think about issues in your home, neighbourhood, or community. What challenges do you face?
2. Use a drawing, flowchart, or any other creative technique to illustrate the problem.
3. Take a photo of your completed visual representation and paste into this space.
4. Write a brief description of the problem you've chosen. Clearly explain what the problem is and who
it affects

Remember:

● Focus on the problem itself, not the solution.

● Use your creativity to make your visual representation clear and engaging.
● Your goal is to communicate the problem effectively to a broad audience.

Example: If you choose the problem of "Waste Management in Cities," your visual representation might
show a city with overflowing trash cans, pollution, and unhealthy living conditions. Your description might
explain how this problem affects people's health and the environment.
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Description of the Activity 1.1: (150-200 Words)

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Worksheet Activity 2.1

Identification of the Right Problem Mapping towards the Future Scopes

Engineering the Right Problem: Visualizing the Problems and mapping toward the appropriate Future
Scope

In this activity, you'll identify to which Future Scope the identified problem description gets mapped. If you
could not map, identify the problem which has real-world problems and that could be mapped to any one
of the mentioned Future Scope.

Here's what to do:

1. Identify which future scope your worked-out chart on day 1 gets mapped to.
2. If you find it difficult to identify or map to the Future Scope, you can identify new problem statement
mapping to the Future Scope.
3. Visualize the Problem: Use a drawing, flowchart, or any other creative technique to illustrate the
problem.
4. Take a photo of your completed visual representation and paste in the space below.
5. Write a brief description of the problem you've chosen. Clearly explain what the problem is and
who it affects

Remember:

● Focus on the problem itself, not the solution.

● Use your creativity to make your visual representation clear and engaging.
● Your goal is to communicate the problem effectively to a broad audience.

Example: If you choose the problem of "Next Gen Mobility”, your visual representation should focus on
safety, security, and privacy persistence, particularly with emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles
and shared mobility platforms.
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Description of the activity 2.1: (150-200 Words)
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Worksheet Activity 2.2

Identify the Problem's Incidence and Severity.

1. Students need to do secondary research to identify the frequency of the problem mentioned by
them.
2. Measure the impact of the problem on the market
3. Identify the current solutions and limitations if any.
4. Map which hardware innovation it gets mapped to and state why.

# Future Scopes

1 Search for Identifying the

frequency of the problem

2 Measure the impact of the

problem.

3 Identify the current

solutions and limitations

4 Type of hardware
Innovation
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Simulation Activity 3.1

Design and build a small-scale hardware project

1. Understand the Components Available

● Familiarize yourself with the basic components on the platform: resistors, capacitors,
inductors, diodes, transistors, power sources, and ground connections.
● Make sure you know where to find each component and how to set its properties (e.g.,
resistance, capacitance).

2. Set Up Power Sources and Ground

● Every circuit needs a source of power (e.g., battery, DC power supply) and a ground reference.
● Place these correctly in the circuit: the positive terminal of your power source should connect
to the positive end of your circuit, and ground should be connected to the negative end or zero-
voltage line.

3. Use Proper Connections

● Ensure that all connections between components are made clearly.

● Use labels if the circuit becomes complex to identify nodes more easily.

4. Adjust Component Values

● Adjust component values (e.g., resistance in ohms, capacitance in farads, or voltage levels).
● Set appropriate values for each component to avoid unrealistic simulation results.

6. Use a Multimeter or Oscilloscope

● Use appropriate tools like virtual multimeters or oscilloscopes for measuring voltage, current,
or waveform behavior.
● Place these instruments appropriately in the circuit to monitor behavior. For instance, you
might place an oscilloscope across a resistor to observe voltage changes over time.

7. Test with Different Input Conditions

● Try changing the input voltage, frequency, or component values to see how the circuit
responds. This can help in understanding circuit stability and behavior under varying
conditions.

8. Utilize Probes and Graphs

● Probes or voltage/current meters on different parts of the circuit help monitor specific points.
Most simulators offer graphs or plots to visualize real-time changes, which can be useful for
dynamic circuits (e.g., oscillators or RC circuits).

9. Identify Common Simulation Errors

● Be prepared to troubleshoot issues such as “floating nodes” (unconnected nodes), loops

without resistance (short circuits), and incorrect polarity for components like diodes.
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● Platforms often show warnings or errors that can guide you on what needs fixing.

10. Save and Share Circuits

● This can be helpful if you need feedback or want to revisit a circuit. Once you complete the
simulation, paste the outcome below along with your built circuit.
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Creativity Workshop 4.1

[Note: This detailed template is designed to guide you through a product teardown, with step-by-step instructions
covering all essential aspects to consider. It also functions as a practical worksheet, allowing you to document
observations and record insights. You can easily organize your findings for future reference with dedicated sections
for each part of the tech teardown process.]

Phase:1

Identify the Product given to you :

Identify the Technology being used in the product:

Understanding the Product:

(This is the first and the most important step in doing the product teardown.)

Break down the product as per your understanding :

1 _____________________________

2 _____________________________

3 _____________________________

……

……

……

YY
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Phase:2

The student team is required to produce a schematic diagram showcasing the internal structure and
components of the selected product before disassembly.

Your drawing should include:

• Labeling all the parts

• Brief description of the function of each part
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After you have completed your drawing, answer the following questions.

1) What is the primary purpose of this device? What does it accomplish?

2) How would you go about taking this device apart? What tools would you need to use?

3) What types of parts or components do you anticipate finding inside the device?

4) What do you imagine the internal components look like, and what are their likely
functions?
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Phase:3

The student team needs to draw the schematic of the internal components after disassembling the
product on their hand. (i.e, the inside mechanisms)

Your drawing should include:

• Labeling all the parts

• Brief description of the function of each part with the help of secondary research.

[Draw the inside of the device. Label any of the parts you know]
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Identification of the Components in the Product:

Overall
Core
Part Name Quantity Material Function Dimensions Comments
Technology
(mm)
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After you have completed your drawing, answer the following questions.

1) What does this device do? What parts make it work this way?

2) How would you improve the way this device is made?

3) How could you change this device to make it more cost-effective to produce?

4) Did any of the inside parts surprise you?

5) Can you redesign this device to make it function differently? How would you do this?
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Phase:4

Concepts of Systems Thinking

● Analyze an existing product through secondary research to pinpoint its limitations and areas for
improvement.
● Apply the principles of systems thinking to conceptualize and design a novel, innovative product that
addresses the identified issues.

[Draw the Re-design of product development (PD) by combining key components used in Tech Teardown]
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Description of your Proposed New Product: (150-200 Words)

Prepared by Verified by Approved by

(Group members) (Student mentors) (Faculty)