These verticals collectively empower BITS Pilani’s Research & Innovation department to transform ideas into impactful solutions for a better tomorrow.
Grants, Consultancy, and Industrial Research (GCIR)
• Facilitates funding for groundbreaking research projects through national and international grant opportunities.
• Bridges academia and industry by fostering consultancy services that solve real-world problems.
• Drives collaboration with industries for high-impact research and technology development.
Institute Innovation Council (IIC)
• Cultivates a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
• Organizes hackathons, ideation sessions, and start-up challenges to transform ideas into impactful ventures.
• Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing societal challenges with creative solutions.
Intellectual Property Enablement and Commercialization (IPEC)
• Guides innovators through the process of protecting intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Provides strategic support for technology transfer and commercialization of research outcomes.
• Creates partnerships with industries to maximize the societal and economic impact of intellectual property.