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Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Kaliabor College has cultivated an ecosystem for research, innovation, and technology transfer. By integrating modern scientific research with traditional knowledge systems, the institution aims to transform ideas into intellectual property and viable startups. This ecosystem is supported by three dedicated bodies: the Institutional Innovation Council (IIC), the IPR Cell, and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC).

1. Institutional Innovation Council (IIC)

The Institutional Innovation Council (IIC) focuses on channelizing student innovations towards commercial viability. In the Yukti Challenge 2023, the College submitted two significant “Waste-to-Wealth” technologies for transfer to startups:

  • Eco-Bricks: Technology to convert waste coal dust and single-use plastic into construction bricks.
  • Bamboo Stationery: Manufacturing of ball-point pens using bamboo waste, promoting sustainable alternatives to plastic.

In collaboration with the IPR Cell, the IIC facilitates filing of patents and copyrights for faculty and students. The College has achieved the following milestones:

Patents Granted

  • Groundwater Arsenic Removal: Research breakthrough in arsenic removal from groundwater, granted patent in 2023 (Patent No. 426864).

Patents Applied & Published

  • Solar Water-Lifting Pump: “Low Powered Solar Water-lifting Pump” (Application No. 202331086041).
  • Classroom Chalk Supply: Innovative chalk supply technology (Application No. 201931048503).

Awareness & Training

  • Annual celebration of World IPR Day under the aegis of IIC.
  • MIC and self-driven activities on research, entrepreneurship, and start-ups throughout the academic year.

2. Traditional Knowledge & Cultural Innovation

Kaliabor College is unique in its approach to integrating and preserving traditional knowledge alongside modern scientific research.

  • Manuscript Restoration (Hengul Haitaal): The Cultural Museum houses rare old manuscripts (Sancipat), restored using a modified traditional technique in collaboration with the Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University.
  • Herbal Medicine Garden: A well-maintained garden serving as a live laboratory for awareness of local medicinal plants.
  • Cultural Preservation: Promotion of dying art forms, including the rare performance of Koliburi Nritya in 2023.

3. Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) fosters and supports entrepreneurship among students. It serves as a dynamic platform empowering learners to explore and realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. The Cell plays a vital role in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial spirit by providing:

  • Skill development programmes
  • Entrepreneurship competitions and innovation challenges
  • Workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions
  • Industry interaction and networking opportunities