IP-Safe Zero-Cost for Industry NBA/NAAC/NIRF Aligned

Win–Win Research Partnerships for Companies and Institutions

Join a curated program where industry brings innovation themes and academia converts them into publishable papers, grant proposals, prototypes and patents — with measured outcomes.

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50+

Institutions Network

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Cost for Industry

90 days

First Outcomes Review

Why this is a Winning Proposition

Concrete value for each stakeholder — no fluff.

For Industry

Branding as Industry Knowledge Partner
Free exploration by multi-institution teams
Talent pipeline & co-authored outputs

For Institutions

Live industry context for papers & patents
Grant-ready proposals (DST/AICTE/CSR)
Direct boost to NIRF/NAAC/NBA metrics

IP-safe themes only. Specific IP on prototypes handled bilaterally.

What You Get

Zero-cost entry. High-visibility outcomes.

Brand visibility in the Industry Partner Handbook, event banners & social posts.

Innovation exploration by multi-institution teams (papers, patents, prototypes).

Talent pipeline via access to researchers working on your themes.

CSR & Thought leadership recognition as an Academic Research Partner.

Your Commitment

Share 1–2 innovation themes or broad challenge areas (non-confidential).

Nominate a POC for quarterly syncs.

Optional: join the expert panel during showcase.

Sample Themes

Manufacturing AI for quality control; predictive maintenance; energy

Pharma affordable drug delivery; stability analytics; cold-chain

IT/AI computer vision for defects; NLP for ops

Agri precision irrigation; low-cost sensors; logistics

Partner Tiers

Pick your visibility level.

Featured Partner – logo highlight + panel slot + case spotlight

Knowledge Partner – logo in handbook + theme showcase

Ecosystem Partner – cluster/association presence

How It Works

Theme Intake — Share 1–2 broad themes (IP-safe)

Curation — We frame into research-ready briefs

Exploration — Institutions explore → outputs

Review — Quarterly syncs + impact dashboard

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Why Institutions Join

Concrete boosts to your metrics and research culture.

Live industry themes to convert into papers, patents & prototypes.

Grant-ready proposals (DST/AICTE/UGC/CSR) with industry context.

NBA/NAAC/NIRF-ready evidence: RPC, IPR, consultancy, MoUs.

Network effects across 50+ institutions; cross-campus collaboration.

Your Commitment

Nominate a faculty coordinator (Research/IQAC).

Form clusters (faculty + students) around selected themes.

Share quarterly outcomes (paper, prototype, patent, grant).

Workshop Day

• AM: Publishing smartly (Scopus/UGC), patents, grants

• PM: Industry theme showcase & cluster formation

• Close: MoU/LoI & next-steps roadmap

Metrics & Reporting

• Publications & citations (per dept.)

• Patents/IPR filed

• Grants applied/secured

• Consultancy/revenue & MoUs

Pricing

Transparent, institution-friendly.

Institution Pack (3 seats)₹10,000

Extra participant₹2,000

Includes workshop, partner network access, quarterly reviews, and listing in annual outcome report.

Apply as Institution Download Program Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

We only accept broad, non-confidential themes. Teams work under IP-safe guidelines; any specific IP for prototypes can be signed bilaterally.

No. Industry participation is free. Institution participation carries a modest fee to support facilitation and expert sessions.

We track publications, patents, prototypes, grants, MoUs and NIRF/NAAC/NBA-aligned KPIs on a shared dashboard with quarterly reviews.

AM: publishing smartly (Scopus/UGC), patents, grants. PM: industry theme showcase & cluster formation. Close: MoU/LoI and roadmap.

Win–Win Research Partnerships for Companies and Institutions

Papers

Prototypes

Patents

Grants

Frequently Asked Questions

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