Development of Proof of Concept / Prototype Business Model by Students
23rd October 2026
Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram, conducted the activity titled “Development of Proof of Concept / Prototype Business Model by Students” on 23rd October 2026 under Activity 3 of the School Innovation Council (SIC), as part of the DICE initiative. The programme was organized in association with PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 4/7, Gurugram, with Dronacharya College of Engineering serving as the mentoring Higher Education Institution (HEI). The initiative aligned with the broader objectives of promoting innovation, creativity, experiential learning, and entrepreneurial thinking among school students, in keeping with the vision of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoE), and the MoE’s Innovation Cell.
As part of the programme, students from PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School visited the campus of Dronacharya College of Engineering to gain practical exposure to innovation, emerging technologies, and prototype development. The visit provided them with an opportunity to explore an academic and technical learning environment and understand how ideas can be developed into proof-of-concept models and potential business prototypes. Through this exposure, students learned about the importance of identifying a problem, conceptualizing a solution, planning its implementation, and refining ideas through design, experimentation, and systematic problem-solving.
The activity highlighted the role of the School Innovation Council (SIC) in fostering an innovation-oriented culture at the school level by encouraging students to move beyond theoretical learning and embrace practical, solution-driven thinking. The DICE initiative further strengthened this objective by facilitating interaction between school students and higher education institutions, enabling young learners to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and the practical application of knowledge. Through mentoring and technical guidance from Dronacharya College of Engineering, students gained insights into how institutional support and exposure to emerging technologies can help transform creative ideas into feasible concepts.
Students were encouraged to identify challenges in their surroundings and develop innovative solutions using technological and entrepreneurial approaches. Special emphasis was placed on developing essential skills, including creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, design thinking, and decision-making. The sessions also familiarized participants with the significance of a Proof of Concept (PoC) in demonstrating the feasibility of an idea and the role of a prototype business model in assessing its practical application, potential users, and scope for further development. Such initiatives help nurture problem-solving abilities and introduce students to the fundamentals of innovation-led entrepreneurship at an early stage.
Overall, the campus visit provided an enriching learning experience that enhanced students’ understanding of prototype development and the process of translating ideas into practical solutions. It inspired them to approach real-world challenges with curiosity, confidence, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The programme also reinforced the importance of collaboration between schools and higher education institutions in nurturing young innovators and advancing the objectives of PM SHRI, the School Innovation Council, the DICE initiative, and the broader innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem promoted by the Ministry of Education.