Membership

Join a multidisciplinary network of industries, institutions, academics, researchers, entrepreneurs and IP professionals.

Membership Categories

A category for every innovator

International Industry, Institutions, Innovation & Research Consortium welcomes organisations and individuals across ten membership categories.

01

Industry and Corporate

Industries, corporations, manufacturing companies, technology companies, and business organizations.

02

Institutional

Universities, colleges, educational institutions, research institutions, and R&D centres.

03

Academic and Faculty

Principals, deans, directors, heads of departments, professors, lecturers, and faculty members.

04

Research Scholar & R&D Professionals

PhD scholars, doctoral researchers, scientists, researchers, inventors, and R&D professionals.

05

Startup and Entrepreneur

Startup founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology-based business owners.

06

MSME

Micro, small, and medium enterprise owners and organisations seeking innovation, technical collaboration, IP support, and business development opportunities.

07

Intellectual Property Professional

Registered patent agents, IP consultants, trademark professionals, IP practitioners, and technology-transfer specialists.

08

Student

Students pursuing:

  • Diploma Programmes
  • Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree) Programmes
  • Postgraduate (Master’s Degree) Programmes
09

Professional

Independent consultants, engineers, industrial experts, managers, and other professionals not covered by the above categories.

10

Honorary Membership

Distinguished industrialists, academicians, scientists, innovators, and professionals recognised for outstanding contributions to research, innovation, industry, or intellectual property.

Membership Benefits

What you gain as an I³RC member

Collaborate. Innovate. Protect.

01

Industry–Institution Networking

  • Connect with industries, universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D centres.
  • Explore collaborative projects, consultancy opportunities, and technical partnerships.
02

Research and Innovation Opportunities

  • Identify potential collaborators for research, product development, and prototype development.
  • Exchange technical knowledge and explore solutions to industrial and societal challenges.
03

Intellectual Property Support

  • Access IP awareness programmes and opportunities to connect with IP professionals.
  • Explore patent, design, trademark, copyright, technology-transfer, and commercialisation support, subject to applicable requirements.
04

Professional Profile Enhancement

  • Improve professional visibility through expert interactions, knowledge-sharing activities, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Explore opportunities to contribute to technical committees, mentoring, and professional programmes.
05

Startup and MSME Development

  • Connect with technical experts, academic researchers, industries, and potential collaborators.
  • Explore opportunities for product validation, innovation development, business networking, and technology commercialisation.
06

International Exposure and Collaboration

  • Connect with international institutions, industries, researchers, and innovation networks.
  • Explore global knowledge exchange, collaborative initiatives, and international professional networking opportunities.
07

Conferences, Seminars and Training

  • Access information about relevant national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and expert lectures.
  • Explore opportunities to share expertise, present work, and participate in professional development programmes.
08

Faculty and Student Development

  • Explore opportunities for faculty development, industry interaction, internships, project mentoring, and skill enhancement.
  • Connect academic knowledge with practical industry requirements and innovation opportunities.
09

Consultancy and Knowledge Exchange

  • Network with subject-matter experts and organisations for technical consultancy and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
  • Explore collaboration in feasibility studies, technical assessments, and industry-oriented problem-solving.
10

Recognition and Professional Networking

  • Become part of a multidisciplinary network of industrial leaders, institutional heads, faculty members, researchers, entrepreneurs, and IP professionals.
  • Access information about relevant awards, recognition programmes, and professional opportunities, subject to eligibility and selection criteria.
11

Publications and Knowledge Resources

  • Explore opportunities to contribute to technical reports, case studies, newsletters, research publications, and conference proceedings.
  • Share knowledge and learn about emerging technologies, innovation practices, and intellectual property developments.
12

Contribution to National Development

  • Participate in initiatives promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainable technologies, and industrial competitiveness.
  • Contribute expertise towards practical solutions that support economic growth and societal progress.

Important Note: Membership provides access to the consortium's network, activities, and eligible opportunities. Specific collaborations, consultancy assignments, international visits, publications, awards, funding, and IP services are subject to availability, eligibility, applicable fees, and the relevant approval or selection process.

Membership Fees

Transparent, category-based fees

Membership CategoryFee (USD)Fee (INR)Apply
Industry and Corporate Membership$275₹25,000Apply
Institutional Membership$225₹20,000Apply
Academic and Faculty Membership$30₹2,500Apply
Research Scholar & R&D Professionals Membership$25₹2,000Apply
Startup and Entrepreneur Membership$60₹5,000Apply
MSME Membership$60₹5,000Apply
Intellectual Property Professional Membership$60₹5,000Apply
Student Membership$10₹500Apply
Professional Membership$30₹2,500Apply
Honorary MembershipBy invitation / recognition

Note: Membership fees are subject to change from time to time, as determined by the consortium.

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Membership application

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How it works

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Verification

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