Research @ JU

JECRC University | Research & Innovation Ecosystem
A Core Pillar of Education

Research & Innovation
at JECRC University

Research isn’t just for postgraduates – it’s embedded in the curriculum right from the undergraduate level. From project-based learning to doctoral research, we foster a culture of inquiry and impact.

Research-Embedded Learning
  • UG Programs: Project-based learning + option to choose research projects or industry internships in final semester.
  • PG Programs (Non-Engineering): Final semester research leading to dissertation.
  • M.Tech Programs: Mandatory research with thesis submission.

Undergraduate research culture — students engage with real-world problems, present papers, and build prototypes alongside faculty mentors.

Research Promotion at JECRC
₹5000
per paper in SCOPUS/WoS
Cash incentive
₹18,09,960
disbursed to 125+ faculty
Publication rewards
100%
patent cost support
Royalty sharing on commercialization
Grants
from govt & non-govt agencies
Faculty & student incentives
Patent & IP Support: JECRC funds complete patent filing costs and shares royalty upon commercialization — empowering inventors.
Dedicated Research Labs

JECRC University houses cutting-edge research facilities across multiple disciplines, fostering student and faculty research that directly contributes to real-world solutions.

Central Research Lab – Life Sciences

Nyay Bhawan · Molecular biology, biochemistry & advanced instrumentation

Central Research Lab – Simulation

Vikram Sarabhai Bhawan · Modeling, simulation & computational research

Central Research Lab – Makerspace

Vikram Sarabhai Bhawan · Robotics, prototyping & hardware innovation
State-of-the-art equipment & dedicated spaces for ideation to prototype
Key Research Grants & Projects

DST, Rajasthan Biotechnology Incubator

8+ startups incubated (Herbal Tea, Biodegradable Batteries, Herbal Medicines)

DST-DAAD Indo-German Collaboration

₹10 Lakhs for functionalized polymers & regenerative agents

TIDE by MeitY

₹3.1 Crores — Technology Incubation Development Program for emerging entrepreneurs

ISRO Exhibition (STEMM Initiative)

Hosted satellite & space innovation expo — 15,000+ students educated on space tech

JECRC Incubation Centre — The Genesis G1 Centre

₹12 Crore grant from MeitY for tech startups from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities of Rajasthan
Impactful Collaborations: Government & international agency support driving innovation, incubation, and industry-ready research.
Research Impact & Outcomes

Google Scholar Profile

2400
Items Indexed
50,361
Citations
98
H-Index
1123
I-10 Index

Scopus Profile

1659
Papers Published
21,783
Citations
68
H-Index
479
I-10 Index
High-impact publications, global collaborations, and a thriving research ecosystem — JECRC University consistently ranks among India’s leading research-driven institutions.
Research Ecosystem by Numbers
1659+ Scopus papers
50k+ Google Scholar citations
3 Central Research Labs
₹15+ Cr research grants secured
8+ Biotech startups incubated

JECRC Incubation Centre — Genesis G1 Centre (₹12 Cr MeitY grant) continues to empower deep-tech entrepreneurs from Tier 2/3 cities, bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization.

Research Grants Received
₹28 Cr.
from both Government & Non-Government agencies

Govt. Funding Non-Govt. Grants Research Excellence
Fueling innovation & discovery
  • JU Women Technology Park Sanctioned by DST, GOI

Research Projects: Rupees 35 Million and 4 Million worth Government Funded Projects and Industry Funded Projects respectively have been credited to faculty and students

  • Impact of Gender Mainstreaming Projects of Government of India

A multi-centric projects was awarded to Prof. Ekta Menghani (2019-2021) to study the impact of gender centric projects of government of India and their role in empowering women in science.

  • JU – Biotechnology Business Incubator by DST, Rajasthan

Biotechnology is blooming in Rajasthan with new innovative ideas of young minds. More than eight innovative ideas have already been incubated with JU-BBI. The incubation center is governed by Society for innovation and incubation (SII). The motive of society is to inculcate entrepreneur skills with budding creative minds. The scheme notions are Herbotablet, Biotea/Herbal tea, Biodegradable batteries, Young birds, Herbal medicines, Herbal beauty and Rural Gold.

  • DST DAAD 2019 Indo German Joint Collaboration funded by DST, GOI

JECRC University, Jaipur hosted visit of Prof. Gerald Drager, Director, REBIRTH Unit Functionalized Polymers and Regenerative Agents with his research scholar Ms. Frederika in the context of Indo German DST-DAAD 2019. Joint collaborative project of worth Rupees 10 lakh sanctioned by Department of Science and Technology New Delhi. The academic collaboration with German partners from Leibniz University Hannover, Germany coordinated by Department of Biotechnology, JECRC University, Jaipur with the German partner Prof. Dr. Andreas Kerschning, Dean, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany.

  • Green Chemistry Frontiers funded by DST, GOI

Prof. Sanjay K. Sharma bagged a major research project on Green Chemistry under the auspices of NSTMIS, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

  • ISRO Exhibition under auspices of DST, GOI

JECRC University has been sanctioned a project named “Exhibition cum Scientific Ecosystem for Rural Rajasthan” under the auspices of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine (STEMM)- India Initiative (Bharat Vigyan Darshan) for the popularization of Science and Technology. In this project, JECRC University has providedplatform to ISRO Exhibition of satellites and space innovations to more than 15000 school students of Rajasthan.

  • TIDE by MeitY, GoI

JECRC University has bagged externally funded research project entitled “TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURS (TIDE)” for a grant of INR 3.1 Crores from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). JECRC University has been granted Group- 2 Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs TIDE 2.0 Center (G2C). JECRC University has the pride of being one among these 20 centers across the country. As a Group-2 TIDE 2.0 Center, JECRC University will be supporting a total of 40 startups in selected areas of national concern by leveraging emerging technologies, during the project duration and also organize numerous engagement programs and workshops. This project will foster and evangelize a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem in the state of Rajasthan that will inspire budding entrepreneurs as well as support the existing ones.

  • Science, Technology and Innovation Hub by DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Science, Technology and Innovation Hub established at JECRC University sponsored by SEED Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is working for livelihood and income generation program and entrepreneurial environment for rural SC communities/beneficiaries using four major interventions 1. Low-cost herbal tie and dye methodologies generation 2. Innovative techniques for Gem and Jewellery making equipment’s 3. Scientific validation and documentation of traditional knowledge and 4) App based puppet learning.

  • Promotion of European and International cooperation in science and research

Project is sanctioned by International Office, Leibniz University, Hannover for International Fellowship funds under Promotion of European and International Cooperation in Science and Research for Search for new metabolites form Indian arid zone plants to Prof. Ekta Menghani, Head, Department of Biotechnology. She visited Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany from 16th November 2022 to 20th December 2022 and worked on GC-MS, LC-MS MS, Lyophilizer, HPLC-MS, NMR etc. for isolation of new metabolites from fenugreek aqueous extract with sophisticated supportive autosampler and fraction collector to isolate purified peaks of new metabolites.

  • Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) 2022-2023

JECRC Incubation Centre, Jaipur (Rajasthan) headed by Mr. Dheemant Agrawal, CEO and Ms. Komal Joshi, Incubation manager bagged with three hundred lakhs of funding from Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (Startup India Section), Government of India under Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) for year 2022-23 for empowering youth of Rural Rajasthan to become enriched entrepreneurs under sanction order P-38015/2022-STARTUP INDIA.

  • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Startup funding for budding entrepreneurs
  • JECRC Incubation Centre received a grant of one crore for three juvenile startups incubated. The funds were released from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India to Jaipur based Hemish Agrawal for Porto visuals startup, Hari for Cargo exchange and Nimisha and Naveen for Alloy e-cell received the funding of thirty lakhs, thirty lakhs and forty lakhs respectively. Ms. Komal Joshi incubation manager coordinated the submission of startup fund forms