The IDEA Lab at GM University is an innovative space designed to inspire creativity, promote collaboration, and drive the development of ground-breaking ideas. It serves as a dynamic hub where students, faculty, and industry experts can come together to brainstorm, experiment, and bring novel concepts to life. With a focus on fostering an environment conducive to creative exploration, the IDEA Lab equips participants with the tools and guidance needed to transform ideas into tangible solutions.
Divisions at IDEA Lab
1. Innovation and Design Thinking
At GMU, an annual week-long training program introduces students to product concept generation using Design
Thinking principles. This creative, iterative process helps students craft innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
• Training programs and workshops on design thinking
• Hands-on innovation projects
• Creative problem-solving methodologies
2. Product Incubation and Design
The Product Incubation and Design Centre at GMU plays a critical role in transforming innovative product concepts into
working prototypes. This process provides students with the resources, tools, and training necessary to bring their
ideas to life. After selecting product concepts through the concept generation process, students actively engage in
every stage of design and prototype creation
• Turning concepts into functional prototypes
• Access to CAD software, 3D printers, PCB making facilities, and fabrication labs
• Real-world validation and testing
3. Business Incubation and Start-ups
: The Role of Business Incubation in Start-Up Creation
Once a working prototype is developed at GMU's Product Incubation and Design Centre, the next step is transitioning
it to the market. This process, from prototype to commercialization, requires strategic planning, business expertise, and
effective mentorship. The Business Incubation Centre plays a vital role in helping students and faculty turn their
innovations into successful start-ups.
• Market research and business model development
• Mentorship on funding, marketing, and legal setup
• Support for scaling and commercialization
4. Entrepreneurship
Converting a start-up into a successful business enterprise is a transformative process that requires
strategic planning, scaling operations, and establishing long-term sustainability.
• Startup development support
• Team building, governance, and leadership guidance
• Market expansion and branding strategies
5. GM Techno Centre - Technical Consultancy
At GMU, we offer comprehensive technical consultancy services through our GM Techno Centre. Our experts collaborate with
industry partners to deliver innovative solutions across multiple domains, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications.
• Industry collaborations
• Solutions in engineering design, AI and digital transformation, civil engineering,
biotech, and management
• Customized consultancy services bridging academia and industry
The IDEA Lab at GM University is more than just a workspace—it's a Launchpad for future-ready solutions
and a catalyst for innovation in education, industry, and society.