BCKIC is an initiative by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, set up under the direction of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) to seamlessly connect research institutions, academia and corporate towards creation of a Hub & Spoke model, actively facilitating innovation and knowledge creation.  The key objectives of BCKIC are:

• Creating a shared ecosystem and providing solution to local and regional problems
• Harnessing the knowledge and expertise available in partnering academic, R&D institutions and industries
• Promoting Capacity Building through exposure visits and workshops
• Creating Innovation Pipeline and Pathways for Entrepreneurs at Institute Level
• Channelizing Innovation for Social Impact