Institution’s
Innovation Council (IIC-RGU)

Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India established Institution’s Innovation Council in the year 2018. Different educational institutions in the country are part of this initiative. The motive of this program is to systematically foster the culture of innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The Assam Royal Global University becomes a part of this initiative in the year 2019 and established the IIC-RGU. The IIC-RGU has achieved 3 Star rating out of 4 Stars in the year 2021 result published by MoE, AICTE. The primary mandate of IIC-RGU is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them. The Royal Innovation Incubator was established in the year 2021 under IIC-RGU. The Managing Director of RNL inaugurated the Royal Innovation Incubator. The focus of the incubator is to create an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship development and create an awareness of IPR activity.

Glimpse of Innovation

3 - Wheeler Electric Operated

Food Cart

Banana Leaf

Cutter

4 - Wheeler Electric Operated

Car

Bio Gas

Plant

Robo Chef

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Strategy For Promoting Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Date: 09 February 2026

As Dr Sriparna Bhuyan delivered an enriching lecture on “Strategy for Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation”, the session was attended by Deans, HoDs and Faculty members from various departments of RGU.

Strengthening Innovation & Entrepreneurship At Royal Global University!

We Are Delighted To Announce That The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) Has Signed Two Landmark Memorandums Of Understanding (MoUs) On 18 November 2025 With:

1. IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP)

2. IIMCIP – Technology And Innovation Council (IIMCIP-TIC)

The MoU signings were conducted in the gracious presence of Registrar (Admin), Prof. (Dr.) Diganta Munshi, and were guided and supported by our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Alak K. Buragohain. These collaborations mark a major step toward creating a vibrant innovation and startup ecosystem within our university.

MoU With IIMCIP

Under This Partnership, RGU And IIMCIP Will Work Together To:

Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students
Nurture and launch student-led startups
Establish an Entrepreneurship Development Cell on campus

MoU With IIMCIP-TIC

This Collaboration Focuses On Empowering Engineering Students By:

Setting up and running a Build Club on campus
Enhancing product development skills
Strengthening hands-on innovation and early-stage prototyping culture

These partnerships reflect RGU’s commitment to fostering creativity, technology-led growth, and entrepreneurial excellence among our students. Together, we are building the next generation of innovators and leaders!

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/150323/0005

Food Carrier

An electric vehicle specially designed for food carrying, featuring improved accessibility and an efficient electric power system.

Electric Vehicle.
Specially designed for food carrier.
Butterfly door design for better accessibility.
Range of 80–90 km on a 5.7 kW battery and 1.2 kW motor.

Project ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/150323/0005

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/140723/0001

Robo Chef

The Smart Autonomous Rice Cooker designed to provide convenient and automated rice cooking with smart controls.

Cooking of rice without human presence.
Cooking facility from mobile app.
Option to select cooking time as per user's requirement.
Flexible storage capacity.
Effortless operation.

The Smart Autonomous Rice Cooker for convenient, flexible and effortless cooking.

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/FRP/200323/0001

3D Printed Traditional Decorative Items

A project focused on creating traditional decorative items using 3D printing technology, offering lightweight, flexible and cost-effective alternatives.

Light weight.
Flexible size.
Low cost.
Finest traditional items.

Sold 350 pieces to Lokaratnagava Pvt. Ltd.

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/FRP/150623/0002

Bamboo Marker Pen

An eco-friendly marker pen developed using locally available and biodegradable materials, with potential to support and engage local farmers.

Contains only biodegradable materials.
Locally available materials.
Ecofriendly.
Low cost.
Potential to engage local farmers.

Patent published and FER submitted.

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/090523/0001

Volleyball Smash Training Machine

An innovative volleyball training machine designed to assist players in improving their smashing skills through an energy-efficient and eco-friendly mechanism.

Zero energy requirement.
Modified slider crank mechanism.
Eco-friendly material.

An energy-efficient and eco-friendly solution for volleyball smash training.

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/0623/0004

Biogas Plant

A portable biogas plant designed with integrated gas compression and storage capabilities for efficient biogas production.

Portable design.
Integrated with 3 m³ gravity-assisted green compressor and storage.
3 m³ gas production per 40 kg slurry in experiment.
Saves valuable time.

Efficient biogas production with portable design, integrated compression and storage.

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/240623/0003

Compact Straw Counting and Packing Device

A compact and versatile device designed for efficient counting and packing of both plastic and paper straws using environmentally friendly materials.

Compact design.
Versatile functionality: both plastic and paper straws can be packed.
Eco-friendly build: environment-friendly materials.

A compact, versatile and eco-friendly solution for straw counting and packing.

PROJECT ID: IIC-RGU/SRP/140723/0002

Hot Press Machine

A portable hot press machine featuring organic leaf shaping technology and a combined lever and screw force system.

Organic leaf shaping technology.
Lever and screw combined force system.
Portable design.

A portable solution for efficient organic leaf shaping using a combined lever and screw force system.

Objectives

To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities.
Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.
Organize periodic workshops/seminars/interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
Network with peers and national entrepreneurship development organizations.
Organize Hackathons, idea competitions, and challenges with the involvement of industries.
To generate awareness about Patents, Copyright, and IPRs within the HEI.

Innovations At A Glance

19 PROJECTS
COMPLETED

02 COMMERCIALIZED

48 PATENTS

Ongoing

Achievements

Received 3 Star Rating In The Year 2020 - 2021 MoE/AICTE

Dr. Hirak Ranjan Das was awarded as Best Mentor award for innovation at Green Innovation Ecosystem organized by NERAMAC

Students have demonstrated the concept of an electric car during the exhibition organized by Second Society and achieved 2nd Prize followed by IITG

Received recognition from Atal Ranking of Institute on Innovation Achievements by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, Govt. of India

Received the award for the first position among the Private Universities for innovation at the North-East Research Conclave (NERC) at IITG organized by IIT Guwahati, India, Science, Technology and Climate Change Dept. & Dept. of Education, Govt. of Assam.

Institutional Patent Published

The Criteria And Job Selection Process Adopted For Selection By Most
Companies Is As Follows:

Marker Pen Made Of Biodegradable Materials

Application No. : 202231045258

Innovators : Dr. Hirak Ranjan Das and Dr. Sankar Barma.

A Portable Device To Cut Soft Sheets In Circular Shape With Adjustable Radius

Application No. : 202231021448

Innovators : Dr. Sankar Barma, Dr. Hirak Ranjan Das, Mr. Sasanka Boruah, and Mr. Nirakar Nath.

Activities Of IIC-RGU For The AY 2024-25

Calendar Activities

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Innovation as a Career Opportunity	19/11/2024
2	“My Story” Motivational Session by a Successful Start-up Founder	22/11/2024
3	Celebration of National Entrepreneurship Day	11/11/2024
4	Exposure and Field Visits for Problem Identification aligned with UN SDGs and Emerging Technologies	28/11/2024
5	Idea Showcase: Demo Day / Exhibition / Poster Presentation of Ideas (Operation Theatre Technology)	18/09/2024
6	Intra-University Idea Competition among Students	27/11/2024
7	MIC Programmes and Schemes Awareness Session	23/10/2024
8	Motivational Session by a Successful Start-up Founder	21/11/2024
9	Session on Basics of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its Importance	20/11/2024
10	Session on Problem Solving and Ideation Workshop	26/11/2024
11	Workshop on Innovative Design, Clay Modelling, and Market Fit Product Development	12/02/2025
12	Celebration of National Science Day	28/02/2025
13	Expert Talk on Process of Innovation Development and Technology Readiness Level (TRL)	28/09/2025
14	Exposure Visits to Technology Driven Business Summit	01–02/02/2025
15	Innovation Meets Tradition: A Culinary Showcase	04–06/02/2025
16	Intra-University Innovation Competition	24/02/2024
17	Outreach Program in Schools through Active Atal Tinkering Labs	12/02/2025
18	Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Innovation Design	24/01/2025
19	Workshop on Effective Sales and Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups	14/02/2025
20	Demo Day of Innovative Product Display and Selling	20–21/03/2025
21	Exposure Visit to Production Unit and Technology Transfer Centre	09/04/2025
22	Intra-University Business Plan Competition	29–30/05/2025
23	Planning for Innovation to Startup to Entrepreneurship	16/05/2025
24	Unlock the World of Commodity and Derivatives: Raising Funds for Start-ups	18/03/2025
25	Workshop on Business Model Canvas (BMC)	06/05/2025
26	Workshop on Protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)	09/05/2025
27	3-Day Expert Mentoring Workshop on Innovative Kinetic Sculpture Development and Commercialization	15–17/07/2025
28	Business Plan Competition Leading to Startup	02/07/2025 – 06/08/2025
29	Innovation and Entrepreneurship Outreach Program	27/06/2025
30	Mentoring Session on Minimum Viable Business	03/07/2025
31	Panel Discussion with Innovation and Startup Ecosystem Enablers	02/07/2025
32	Session with Business Accelerator	17/06/2025

Celebration

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	World Creativity and Innovation Day	21/04/2025
2	Celebration of National Education Day and Career Counseling Session	11/11/2025
3	National Technology Day Celebration	12/05/2025
4	Pre-Celebration of National Innovation Day followed by a One-Day National Workshop on Empowering Future Leaders on Internet Governance	13/02/2025
5	Pre-Celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2025	24/04/2025

MIC driven activities

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	MIC Driven Activity: Building YUKTI Innovation Repositories in IIC Institutions – Productizing Campus Ideas and Boosting Innovation Funding for Startup Opportunities	19/05/2025
2	MIC Driven Activity: Patent to Product (Srujanta Se Samruddhi) organized by IIC-RGU	26/04/2025
3	MIC Driven Activity: Significance of IP Protection and Commercialization organized by IIC-RGU	25/04/2025
4	MIC Driven Activity – Mark the Spot: Trademarks Talk – Masterclass on Trademarks and Geographical Indications	24/04/2025
5	MIC Driven Activity – Copy That! Copyrights Uncovered – Masterclass on Copyrights	23/04/2025
6	MIC Driven Activity: Discover More with Design Registrations – Masterclass on Patents and Design Registration	22/04/2025
7	Inauguration of IP UTSAV and Celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day	21/04/2025
8	MIC Driven Activity: Podcast Series on “Rashtra Pratham” and “Celebrating Failures” organized by IIC-RGU	04/07/2025

Self-driven activities

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	2 Days Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp organized by the Ministry of Education (MoE) – DoSEL – AICTE – NCERT – PMSHRI	11–12/09/2024
2	One Day Induction and Motivational Session for New Student Members	30/09/2024
3	Innovation Competition in Bio-Allied Field “BITHON 2024”	29/10/2024
4	Udyami Bazar 2.0	10/04/2025
5	Hosting a Delegation from Zimbabwe for an Inspiring Day of Interaction and Exploration	04/07/2025
6	IIC-RGU Participation in the Launch of Northeast Innovation Catalyst Program (NEICP) – Second Edition	15/07/2025 – 01/08/2025
7	Hardware Training Program and Quiz Competition on Internet Safety and Protocols in collaboration with Catla Broadband Services	23/07/2025
8	Workshop on AI and its Application in Business	18/08/2025
9	Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Royal Innovation Incubator with a Budding Startup	23/06/2025
10	From RGU to Tech Titan: Vishal More’s Inspiring Journey	24/02/2025
11	Interactive Session on Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills	08/04/2025
12	Donut Workshop at RGU	26/03/2025
13	Celebrating International Day of Forests with Innovation	21/03/2025
14	One-Day Seminar on Secure Software Development	21/03/2025
15	Internal Hackathon 2024	06/09/2024
16	Boot Camp 1.0-2025: Hands-on Session on Bioinformatics Tools and Mastering BLAST	24–26/06/2025
17	Boot Camp 2.0-2025: Molecular, Cytogenetics and DNA Isolation Techniques	27–29/06/2025
18	Boot Camp 3.0-2025: Biodiversity Monitoring and Advanced GIS	30/06/2025 – 02/07/2025

Activities of IIC-RGU for the AY 2023-24

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	IIC-RGU organised the Internal Hackathon 2023 at The Assam Royal Global University	26/09/2023
2	IIC-RGU celebrated Innovation Day	16/10/2023
3	Organised Viksit Bharat@2047 Utsav in Campus and watched the Inaugural Address by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India	11/12/2023
4	Organised Internal Ideathon-2023 in association with AIC SELCO	24/11/2023
5	Organised a Poster Presentation of Ideas and linked with Experts for Mentorship Support	26/11/2023
6	IIC-RGU successfully organised Smart India Hackathon Software Edition 2023, partially funded by MoE Innovation Cell, Govt. of India	19/12/2023
7	Mentoring Event with Innovation Ambassadors and Experts for Mentorship Support	21/12/2023
8	Organised Institution’s Innovation Council - Regional Meet funded by MoE Innovation Cell, Govt. of India	09/01/2024
9	IIC-RGU participated in the National Youth Day Celebration	12/01/2024
10	Conducted a Session on Achieving Problem-Solution & Product-Market Fit	30/01/2024
11	Organised an interactive session with Prof. Prabuddha Ganguli on IPRs and IP Management	30/01/2024
12	IIC-RGU organised the MoU Signing with the startup company Sanam Designs Wallah Private Limited to incubate at the Royal Innovation Incubator (RII)	20/02/2024
13	Organised a Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behaviour Development at RGU	26/02/2024
14	IIC-RGU participated in the National Science Day 2024 Celebration	28/02/2024
15	IIC-RGU students participated in Northeast Startup & Entrepreneurs Conclave 2024, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra	27/03/2024
16	A group of IIC-RGU student members — Mr. Nipu Das, Mr. Shiva Bhattacharjee, and Mr. Nileemoy Pathak — won the award for Best Pitch for Ideation Stage Startup among 15 selected teams out of 70 teams in the Bootcamp for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs of NER organised by IIM Shillong	—

IIC-RGU Activities during AY 2022-2023

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	The ICC-RGU hosted the Institution’s Innovation Council Regional Meet in association with MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE	04/08/2022
2	Successfully signed MoU with three startups (Globotask IT Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., Jolkutori LLP, Pasoli Agro Industry Pvt. Ltd.)	07/02/2023
3	Orientation Session on IIC 5.0 & Features	07/02/2023
4	Interactive Session on Empowering Business with MarTech & CRO	09/02/2023
5	Motivational Speech: Entrepreneurship and Startup	22/02/2023
6	IIC-RGU students participated in AEC Class 88 Foundation organised by Institution of Engineers (India), Panbazar at Assam Engineering College	25/02/2023
7	IIC-RGU students attended Technical Awareness Program organised by NECTAR	25/02/2023
8	Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude, and Behaviour Development	26/02/2023
9	Session on Achieving Problem-Solution Fit & Product-Market Fit	08/03/2023
10	Dr. Hirak R. Das invited by Tezpur University to deliver a lecture on Incubation & Entrepreneurship Awareness Program	14/03/2023
11	IIC-RGU students displayed Student Research Projects at MSME Technology Centre Conclave 2023, Kahilipara	31/03/2023
12	IIC-RGU student members visited the Northeast Food Festival 2023, Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati	07/02/2023
13	IIC-RGU participated in the ‘Power Businesswomen Meet’ at Assam Start-Up – The Nest	14/04/2023
14	YUKTI Innovation Repository and Innovation Challenge Discussion	20/04/2023
15	IIC-RGU students participated in EDII Hackathon Final Round at EDII Ahmedabad	28/04/2023
16	Workshop on Prototype Design and Development	03/05/2023
17	Workshop on Product Designing and Prototyping (Go Kart)	19/05/2023
18	Demo Day – Cakeology7: A Campus-Based Interdisciplinary Enterprise	02/06/2023
19	Interactive session with Mr. Palash Bhowmik, Chief Manager (Technology), NSIC Ltd.	08/06/2023
20	Exposure trip to Patent Facilitation Centre, CPP-IPR, Sonapur	09/06/2023
21	Business Model Canvas (BMC) session	20/06/2023

Activities of Annual Year 2021-22

Sl. No.	Event	Date
1	Organized Institution’s Innovation Council - Regional Meet funded by MoE Innovation Cell, Govt. of India	04/08/2022
2	Impact Lecture Series – I on Innovation and Startup funded by MoE Innovation Cell, Govt. of India	08/07/2022
3	Session on Creation of Innovative Business Ideas for female faculty members and students to boost Women’s Entrepreneurship initiatives	01/07/2022
4	Launch of miniature forms of Dhol, Khol, and Madol as key rings developed under IIC-RGU at Guwahati Press Club	24/06/2022
5	IIC-RGU & Mechanical Engineering Dept. participated in North-East Research Conclave at IITG; achieved 1st position as private university for innovation	20–22/06/2022
6	Distribution of unique cutter developed at RGU workshop to NGOs, SHGs, and rural entrepreneurs by NERAMAC at Guwahati Press Club	24/05/2022
7	Electric car demonstrated during exhibition on National Technology Day; achieved 2nd prize	11/05/2022
8	Celebrated Intellectual Property Day	26/04/2022
9	Celebrated Earth Day	22/04/2022
10	Organized Northeast Startup Festival—one of a kind for North East India	22/03/2022
11	Organized “Journey at Y-Combinator” virtual panel discussion on innovative start-up endeavors	24/02/2022
12	Seminar on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Innovation Design by Mentor Institute	16/02/2022
13	Session on Achieving Problem-Solution Fit & Product-Market Fit	16/02/2022
14	Session on “Forest Fringe School: A Platform for Cultural Foundation”	04/01/2022
15	Organized IDEATHON 2021 with the HEI	19/11/2021
16	Motivational Session: Building Entrepreneurship and Branding	17/11/2021
17	Motivational Session: Building Entrepreneurship Mindset	16/11/2021
18	Inauguration of Innovation and Incubation Cell – Royal Innovation Incubator	08/11/2021
19	Impact Lecture Series – II funded by MoE Innovation Cell, Govt. of India	27/11/2021
20	Motivational Speech by Successful Entrepreneur	26/10/2021
21	Impact Lecture Series – I funded by MoE Innovation Cell, Govt. of India	04/10/2021
22	Motivational Speech by Successful Entrepreneur	05/08/2021
23	Boot Camp in association with Agri-Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC) IIT Kharagpur	22/08/2021
24	Workshop on Business Model Canvas (BMC)	31/03/2021
25	Organized field trip to GVRT, a rice manufacturing organization	24/03/2021

Members

Sl No.	Name of Member	Member Type	Key Role / Position
1.	Prof. (Dr.) Alak Kumar Buragohain	Admin	President
2.	Prof. (Dr.) George A Paul	Faculty	Vice President
3.	Prof. (Dr.) Anupam Chatterjee	Faculty	Senior Faculty Member
4.	Dr. Sriparna Bhuyan Baruah	Admin	Director, Entrepreneurship IIC
5.	Dr. Sankar Barman	Admin	Coordinator & Innovation Activity
6.	Mr. Sasanka Boruah	Admin	Start-up Activity
7.	Mr. Bijoy Kalita	Admin	Social Media
8.	Prof. Pranati Das	Faculty	NIRF Coordinator
9.	Dr. Aruna Dev Roy	Faculty	ARIIA Coordinator
10.	Dr. Debajit Borah	Faculty	IPR Activity
11.	Dr. Bitopi Gogoi	Faculty	Internship Activity
12.	Ms. Banani Das Hazarika	Faculty	Members
13.	Mr. Mehedi Alom	Admin	Design Thinking
14.	Mr. Jawad Ahemad	Admin	Members
15.	Dr. Annesa Borah	Faculty	Members
16.	Dr. Susmita Nath	Faculty	Members
17.	Dr. Dharmeswar Barhoi	Faculty	Members
18.	Mr. Srawan Kr Goenka	Faculty	Convener

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Glimpse of Innovation

3 - Wheeler Electric Operated

Food Cart

Banana Leaf

Cutter

4 - Wheeler Electric Operated

Car

Bio Gas

Plant

Robo Chef

V1

3D

Printer

Strategy For Promoting Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Strengthening Innovation & Entrepreneurship At Royal Global University!

We Are Delighted To Announce That The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) Has Signed Two Landmark Memorandums Of Understanding (MoUs) On 18 November 2025 With:

1. IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP)

2. IIMCIP – Technology And Innovation Council (IIMCIP-TIC)

MoU With IIMCIP

Under This Partnership, RGU And IIMCIP Will Work Together To:

MoU With IIMCIP-TIC

This Collaboration Focuses On Empowering Engineering Students By:

Food Carrier

Robo Chef

3D Printed Traditional Decorative Items

Bamboo Marker Pen

Volleyball Smash Training Machine

Biogas Plant

Compact Straw Counting and Packing Device

Hot Press Machine

Objectives

Innovations At A Glance

Achievements

Received 3 Star Rating In The Year 2020 - 2021 MoE/AICTE

Dr. Hirak Ranjan Das was awarded as Best Mentor award for innovation at Green Innovation Ecosystem organized by NERAMAC

Students have demonstrated the concept of an electric car during the exhibition organized by Second Society and achieved 2nd Prize followed by IITG

Received recognition from Atal Ranking of Institute on Innovation Achievements by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, Govt. of India

Received the award for the first position among the Private Universities for innovation at the North-East Research Conclave (NERC) at IITG organized by IIT Guwahati, India, Science, Technology and Climate Change Dept. & Dept. of Education, Govt. of Assam.

Institutional Patent Published

Marker Pen Made Of Biodegradable Materials

A Portable Device To Cut Soft Sheets In Circular Shape With Adjustable Radius

Activities Of IIC-RGU For The AY 2024-25

Calendar Activities

Celebration

MIC driven activities

Self-driven activities

Activities of IIC-RGU for the AY 2023-24

IIC-RGU Activities during AY 2022-2023

Activities of Annual Year 2021-22

Members

Institution’s
Innovation Council (IIC-RGU)