Intellectual Property Rights
Awareness and support for patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights and IP management, along with technology licensing and commercialisation.
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International Industry, Institutions, Innovation & Research Consortium
Collaborate. Innovate. Protect.
A collaborative platform bringing together industries, universities, researchers, startups, MSMEs, innovators and intellectual property professionals to foster innovation, strengthen collaboration and promote intellectual property rights.
Industry–Institution Collaboration
Innovation & R&D
IP Protection
Who We Are
Bridging institutional knowledge and industrial needs
I³RC bridges the gap between institutional knowledge and industrial needs by encouraging meaningful partnerships, facilitating knowledge exchange, supporting technology development, and promoting the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property.
We believe innovation achieves greater impact when academic expertise, industrial experience, entrepreneurial vision and intellectual property strategies work together — creating opportunities for joint initiatives, industry-oriented research, prototype development, technology transfer and entrepreneurship.
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Our Promise
Turning knowledge into valuable outcomes for business and society
CollaborateConnect industries, institutions & research organisations
InnovateResearch, prototyping & technology commercialisation
ProtectPatents, designs, trademarks, copyrights & IP management
What We Do
Services & initiatives that move ideas forward
From identifying industry needs to protecting and commercialising the resulting innovation, I³RC supports every stage of the journey.
Industry–Institution Collaboration
Partnerships between industries, universities, colleges and research institutions for joint projects, consultancy, internships and technology transfer.
Research, Development & Innovation
Applied research, product development, prototyping, testing and validation to solve industrial and societal challenges.
Consultancy & Funding Facilitation
Technical experts, feasibility studies, and guidance on government schemes, grants, proposals and funding applications.
Startup & MSME Support
Connecting startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs with researchers, mentors and experts for product development and IP protection.
International Collaboration
Global exposure through international partnerships, conferences, expert interactions, collaborative projects and knowledge exchange.
Our Collaborative Community
One network. Every stakeholder in innovation.
I³RC welcomes organisations and professionals from diverse sectors who share a common interest in advancing innovation.
Industries & Corporates
Companies, industrial leaders, technology developers and business professionals.
Educational & Research Institutions
Universities, colleges, research centres and academic organisations.
Faculty & Academic Leaders
Principals, deans, HoDs, professors and academic administrators.
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Founders, innovators, technology entrepreneurs and emerging businesses.
MSMEs & Business Owners
Enterprises seeking innovation, technology and growth opportunities.
IP Professionals
Patent agents, IP practitioners, technology-transfer professionals and advisors.
Featured Announcement
Join us in Thailand this December
In association with Shinawatra University & NSKD Firm
2nd International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights, Research and Development & Awards Ceremony – 2026
- ISBN conference proceedings with DOI allocation
- Scopus-indexed journal opportunities for high-quality papers
- Patent & design support, MoU opportunities and international awards
- Package of ₹49,999 includes return flights from Chennai, stay & meals
Membership
Ten membership categories for industries, institutions, faculty, researchers, startups, MSMEs, IP professionals, students and independent professionals.
- Industry–institution networking & collaborative projects
- Access to IP support, conferences, seminars and training
- International exposure and professional recognition
Awards & Recognition
Recognising contributions to research, innovation, IP, entrepreneurship and industry–institution collaboration through the I³RC Awards of Excellence.
- Industrial Innovation Excellence Award
- Outstanding Researcher & Outstanding Inventor Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Innovation and IP
Ready to collaborate, innovate and protect?
Join a multidisciplinary network of industrial leaders, institutional heads, researchers, entrepreneurs and IP professionals.