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Message From The

Founder & Chairperson

It gives me immense pride and purpose to welcome you to the Council of Industrial Innovation & Research (CIIR), an institution born from a vision to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and industrial transformation.
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, innovation is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. At CIIR, we are committed to fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and impact-driven research that meets the ever-growing demands of modern industry and society. Our mission is to catalyze change by empowering researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into tangible solutions.
As the Founder and Chairperson, I am deeply passionate about creating a platform where industry and academia converge, where traditional barriers are dismantled, and where innovation is not just encouraged, but accelerated. CIIR aims to be a lighthouse of excellence; supporting groundbreaking research, sustainable technologies, and inclusive development.
Together with our dedicated team, partners, and stakeholders, we are building more than an institution. We are shaping a future where knowledge drives growth, and innovation fuels progress.
I invite you to join us on this transformative journey and be a part of CIIR’s mission to redefine what’s possible.

Dr. Shweta Singh
Founder & Chairperson
Council of Industrial Innovation & Research (CIIR), Noida

About

The Conference

INNOVASTHAN – A “Vichar to Vikas Yatra”, hosted by the Council of Industrial Innovation & Research (CIIR), is a national initiative by the CIIR Foundation dedicated to nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, intellectual property creation, technology transfer, and commercialisation across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), startups, and MSMEs.The initiative aligns closely with India’s vision under the National Education Policy 2020, fostering institutional innovation, academic excellence, and robust industry-academia collaborations starting from Karnataka, India’s innovation powerhouse.

Why

Innovasthan?

1

India is home to 1000s of HEIs, yet their contribution to national IP filings remains marginal.

3

India contributes only 7.8% of academic patents, compared to the global benchmark of 30–40%.

2

Less than 10% of Indian HEIs have functional IP cells.

4

Aligning with NEP 2020 and India’s Top 10 Global Innovation Index goal, this movement will spark state-wide innovation reform.

About

Vision & Mission

To transform the national model for IP-led innovation in education and build a self-sustaining ecosystem that connects government, academia, and industry to:

  • Train and empower HEIs in patent filing and commercialization
  • Build a pipeline of startups and industry-ready innovations
  • Launch state-supported facilitation and tech transfer programs
  • Introduce Karnataka’s first Governor’s Innovation Medal for IP excellence
  • Establish INNOVASTHAN as a pan-India IP movement

Who Should

Attend?

  • Chancellors & Vice-Chancellors
  • Research & Innovation Heads
  • IP Cell Coordinators
  • Policymakers & Government Officials
  • Entrepreneurs & Startups
  • Legal & Tech Transfer Experts

Meet The Team

Our Advisors

Be a Part of

This Historic Movement

Join us as we usher in a new era of academic innovation and IP excellence—from Karnataka to Bharat.

For partnerships, speaking opportunities, or institutional participation:

📧 chairperson@ciir.in
🌐 www.ciir.in
📞 +91-9958166931