Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Center
The Rakesh Kapoor Incubation Centre (RKIC), BITS Pilani is a state-of-the-art innovation and incubation hub designed to empower students, researchers, and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into viable enterprises. Established through the generous support of distinguished alumnus Mr. Rakesh Kapoor, former Global CEO of Reckitt, the centre strengthens BITS Pilani’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with world-class infrastructure and resources.
RKIC offers a Comprehensive Suite of Facilities, Including:
Co-working and Startup Offices
Fully equipped workspaces for budding entrepreneurs and student-led ventures.
Ideation & Collaboration Zones
Dedicated brainstorming and networking spaces that encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Prototyping and Fabrication Labs
Advanced facilities for product design, 3D printing, electronics development, and rapid prototyping.
Domain-specific Labs
Access to BITS Pilani’s high-end research laboratories in AI/ML, biotechnology, IoT, materials science, and clean energy.
Mentorship & Advisory Rooms
Spaces for one-on-one guidance from faculty, alumni, and industry experts.
Event & Demo Halls
Venues to conduct workshops, investor meets, product launches, and hackathons.
In addition to Infrastructure, RKIC Provides:
- Seed funding and investor connect programs to accelerate startup growth.
- Mentorship by BITS alumni and global industry leaders.
- Legal, IP, and business advisory services for smooth startup scaling.
- Networking with accelerators, VCs, and industry partners to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization.
By combining cutting-edge labs, collaborative workspaces, and strong industry-academia partnerships, RKIC ensures that innovators not only dream big but also execute effectively. It aspires to be a cradle of impactful startups and a driver of sustainable regional and national development.
