Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC)
Director's Message
At New Horizon College of Engineering, we are committed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing our students with meaningful learning experiences, industry exposure, and career opportunities. Through the Career Development Centre (CDC) and Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC), we foster strong collaborations with leading organisations, enabling students and faculty to engage in internships, skill development programmes, industry certifications, research initiatives, and innovation-driven activities.
Our focus is to nurture industry-ready professionals equipped with technical excellence, leadership qualities, and a spirit of lifelong learning. We remain dedicated to building strategic partnerships that enhance employability, promote innovation, and prepare our students to excel in a dynamic global environment.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our industry partners, alumni, faculty members, recruiters, and stakeholders for their continued trust and collaboration. Together, we will continue to create opportunities, inspire innovation, and shape the future of engineering education.
We invite all to explore the initiatives, collaborations, and opportunities offered through the Career Development Centre and Industry Institute Interaction Cell and join us in our journey toward academic excellence, industry relevance, and global impact.
Dr. Sivakumar Raju
Director-CDC & Head-IIIC
Career Development Centre
About Us
New Horizon College of Engineering lays enormous emphasis on Industry-Institute Interaction activities. A dedicated Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) has been established and is led by experienced professionals to strengthen collaborations with leading industries and organisations. The key activities of the IIIC include regular interactions with industry leaders, signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with reputed companies, establishing and managing Industry Skill Labs (Centres of Excellence), facilitating internships and industry projects for students, organising faculty development initiatives with industry, and conducting industry engagement programs and technical events.
New Horizon College of Engineering has established strategic partnerships with several leading multinational companies and technology organisations through MoUs and collaborative initiatives. These partnerships enable the institution to offer industry-driven certification programs, internships, skill development workshops, guest lectures, hackathons, innovation challenges, and placement opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared to meet evolving industry demands.
Objectives
The Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) at New Horizon College of Engineering is committed to fostering strong and sustainable partnerships between academia and industry to enhance the employability, innovation, and professional competence of students and faculty. The key objectives of IIIC are:
- To establish and strengthen strategic collaborations with leading industries through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and long-term partnerships.
- To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by integrating industry-relevant skills into the curriculum.
- To facilitate internships, live projects, industrial visits, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- To establish Industry Skill Labs (COE) and Centres of Excellence in emerging technologies.
- To organise guest lectures, technical talks, workshops, seminars, hackathons, and certification programs in collaboration with industry experts.
- To promote research, innovation, consultancy, and technology transfer through industry-academia collaborations.
- To facilitate Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), industrial training, and faculty internships for continuous professional development.
- To enhance students' technical, professional, and employability skills through industry-driven learning initiatives.
- To encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup culture by connecting students with industry mentors and incubation support.
- To strengthen placement opportunities by fostering continuous engagement with corporate organisations and recruitment partners.
- To identify emerging industry trends and facilitate curriculum enrichment in alignment with evolving technological advancements.
- To build a sustainable ecosystem that promotes knowledge sharing, collaborative research, and lifelong industry-academia engagement.