Thread by @Arun_Golaya

This week I’m covering the Indian Naval Students Technical Engagement Programme (IN STEP). This is the internship programme of #NIIO. 1/n

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Lots of people (especially students) have been asking me for details after news of an MoU being signed with @IMU_HQ came out in the media this month. How do you apply? Whom do you contact? Does your college have a role to play? 2/n

IN STEP aims to engage students in premier technical institutes (undergrad, postgrad and doctoral) through an online 5 month internship. The participating colleges are termed ‘IN STEP Knowledge Partners’. Knowledge partners designate one professor as a Point of Contact (PoC). 3/n

At any given time, not more than 03 proposals are taken from any college to ensure meaningful & sustained interaction. The PoC is expected to do the first level of screening. Students having ideas which may be of use to the Navy can share the same with NIIO through the PoC. 4/n

On being selected, a nodal officer from the Navy is assigned to interact with the students, guide them and help turn the idea into a useful product. If meriting scaling up, industry tie-up may also be considered through @SIDMIndia. The IPR remains with the student. 5/n

Individual students or teams (led by a professor) can participate. Selected students are given a certificate of participation / certificate of appreciation at the appropriate level. Ship visits may be organised to help the students appreciate the Naval problem statements. 6/n

Periodically, problem statements are also put out by #NIIO and students from ‘knowledge partners’ compete for the best solution. The prize includes visits to ships and even a day at sea!

The idea is to engage the students by igniting young minds, foster a culture of innovation, facilitate academia-industry tie-ups & also get useful ideas for the Navy. Many premier colleges are already partners. If you / your college is keen, please reach out to #TDAC. n/n