Research, Innovation and Intellectual Capital: Strengthening Multidisciplinary Ecosystems in Higher Education

The One-Day National Conference on “Research, Innovation and Intellectual Capital: Strengthening Multidisciplinary Ecosystems in Higher Education”, organized by Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, was conceived as a dynamic academic platform to deliberate upon the evolving landscape of higher education in India. In the contemporary knowledge-driven economy, higher education institutions are no longer confined to teaching alone; they are expected to function as hubs of research excellence, innovation ecosystems, and intellectual capital formation.

Recognizing the transformative goals envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020, the conference aims to explore strategies for fostering multidisciplinary research collaboration, promoting innovation-led growth, and strengthening institutional capacities for knowledge production. The theme underscores the importance of integrating diverse disciplines—ranging from social sciences, humanities, management, science, and technology—to address complex societal and developmental challenges.

The conference brings together academicians, researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and research scholars from across the country to engage in meaningful dialogue, share empirical findings, and deliberate on emerging research paradigms. Special focus is given to research quality, intellectual property rights (IPR), technology transfer, incubation systems, startup culture, academic-industry linkages, and sustainable development within the higher education framework.