SCHOLARLAB FOUNDATION
Project Details
Innovation for National Security: A Framework for Developing Products
Innovation for National Security: A Framework for Developing Products
Innovation for National Security: A Framework for Developing Products
Scholarlab Foundation, in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) Pasighat Campus, recently hosted a high-impact workshop focused on exploring how innovation can strengthen India’s national security framework through product development and collaborative research.
Objectives of the Workshop
The workshop was designed to foster innovation and create actionable frameworks for security-focused product development:
- Understand the critical role of innovation in defense and policing sectors
- Develop structured frameworks for security-related product development
- Encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and defense institutions
- Inspire young innovators to design solutions addressing national security challenges
Esteemed Speakers & Contributors
The event was enriched by insights from distinguished leaders and experts:
- Prof. (Dr.) Kalpesh H. Wandra – Pro Vice-Chancellor
- Mr. Avinash Kharel – Director (I/c), RRU Pasighat Campus
- Dr. Sanjeev Singh – HoD Police Administration & Assistant Professor, RRU Pasighat Campus
- Colonel (Dr.) Subramanian Raman Iyer – Director, Undergraduate Programs, Prestige Institute of Management and Research
- Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran – Director, NTPC School of Business
- Mr. Rabin Roy – Director, ScholarLab Foundation
- Special thanks to Mr. Abhijit Debnath – Academic Coordinator & Assistant Professor, RRU Pasighat Campus
Key Themes Discussed
The workshop covered a range of themes central to innovation in security and defense:
- Innovation in defense and national security
- Frameworks for product design and deployment
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration models
- Capacity building for students and researchers
Impact & Outcomes
The event successfully bridged academia and defense sectors, leading to impactful outcomes:
- Increased awareness of innovation as a strategic tool for national security
- Strengthened industry-academia partnerships
- Encouraged students and young innovators to focus on defense-related R&D
- Laid the foundation for future-ready product innovation in security
A Successful Collaboration for National Security
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