RESEARCH COUNCIL

Baba Farid University of Technology to further this legacy, the University has its Research Council with the objective of fostering university-industry interlinkage, incubation, innovation, entrepreneurship development, and intellectual property rights.

The Research Council acts as a bridge between the university and the industry, fostering collaboration and partnership between academia and business. This collaboration does not only enhance the knowledge and expertise of students, but also provide a platform for research and development in areas of mutual interest. This platform enables academicians and researcher’s to apply the theories they learn in the classroom to practical, real-world situations, thereby enhancing their capacity, visibility and ensuring that the industry remains at the forefront of technological innovation.

The Council also focusses on incubation and innovation, providing a supportive environment for students, researchers and entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to fruition. It will provide the necessary infrastructure, mentorship, and approvals to funding to help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. This will not only benefit the university and its students, but also have a positive impact on the local economy, by creating new jobs and businesses.

Baba Farid University of Technology recognizes the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for economic growth and job creation. The council is also involved in fostering entrepreneurship among students and faculty, providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to become successful inventors and entrepreneurs. This is achieved through training in intellectual property creation and its management, business development, marketing, and financial management, as well as mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Technology Transfer

One of the major aim of research in Science is to develop processes, devices, molecules and materials as applications which can be useful for the society. The knowledge of developed processes or devices or material for wider distribution is transferred to another group or company or industry for commercialization as it requires mass application or production. The technology transfer along with patenting helps in protecting interest of person or group of people who develop the technology. Many Government organizations and Industries have developed guidelines for transfer of technology. These guidelines vary based on their aim and financial input in the organization.

The Patent Cell of Baba Farid University of Technology helps in writing and filing the patents. The technology transfer at present can be done with the help of proposal specific committee which can be constituted by patent/ technology transfer cell or Research Council in consultation with Principal Investigator.

Ethical Guidelines in Research followed in the University

Scientific research involves the cooperation and coordination of different people to achieve goals that have impact on society and are essential for overall development in all areas. Research requires experimentation, data analysis, writing research papers and grant proposals and educating future scientists. Thus, it is essential that research is carried out in ways that are ethically correct. Guidelines for research ethics are laid in such a way that concerns of research institutions and individuals are simultaneously addressed. Also, it is important to adhere to these ethical guidelines in order to preserve the dignity, rights and welfare of researchers and research participants. Based on area of research and subjects involved, guidelines for carrying research has been defined by various agencies. These guidelines can be found on WEBSITE of various government agencies. All the researchers at University of Faridkot are expected to follow the Ethics of research as described in the guidelines.

Guidelines for Sponsored Research Projects

The University facilitates the acquisition of grants from extramural sources by providing a structured mechanism for submitting research proposals and their implementation after sanction through well-defined guidelines for Sponsored Research Projects. These comprehensive guidelines form the basis for the smooth operation of all aspects of the research project activity, such as release of grants, appointment of staff, purchase of equipment, periodic budget review and final submission of utilization certificate.