About IDEA Lab

The SWARNANDHRA AICTE IDEA Lab is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering innovation, research, and multidisciplinary education at Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology. It serves as a platform for students and faculty to gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment, enabling them to convert their ideas into prototypes and products.

The lab focuses on applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fundamentals through a practical and experiential learning approach. This aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) and Industry 4.0 requirements, while equipping students with essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, design thinking, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

The IDEA Lab also aims to promote innovation beyond the institution by extending its facilities to nearby schools and colleges, ensuring a collaborative ecosystem that benefits the broader community.

Objectives of the IDEA Lab

• Establish a state-of-the-art facility for applying STEM concepts in practical scenarios.
• Encourage creativity, imagination, and engagement in engineering education.
• Train students in critical skills needed for the 21st century, such as collaboration, design thinking, and critical problem-solving.
• Facilitate the transition from ideation to the development of prototypes and products.
• Support the vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) by encouraging local innovation and manufacturing.
• Create a collaborative network of IDEA Labs (IDEALNET) to promote knowledge-sharing and best practices.

Leadership Team

Dr. A. Gopichand

Vice-Principal

Dr. Venkatesh Yepuri

Coordinator

Mr. A. Satyanarayana

Co-Coordinator

Mr.M Rama Bhadra Rao

Guru

Dr. M. Francis Luther king

Guru