Awareness Session on PG-level Certification Programme in Product Design and Innovation - Jan 6, 2026

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January 6, 2026:

The Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), under the aegis of the Manufacturing, MSME and Industry 4.0 Expert Committee, organized an Awareness Session on the PG-level Certification Programme in Product Design and Innovation.

The session was addressed by Col (Dr) Joshil Raj (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, D-CoE, Department of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The programme aimed to create awareness on structured approaches to product design, innovation, and industry–academia collaboration, particularly benefiting manufacturing organizations and MSMEs.

🎤 Speakers & Session Highlights:

Col (Dr) Joshil Raj (Retd)
Chief Executive Officer, D-CoE, Department of Design and Manufacturing, IISc
Key Address & Programme Overview

Lt Col Ravindra Singh
Secretary General, BCIC

Ms. Roopa Mohan
Assistant Secretary General, BCIC

📸 L to R: Lt Col Ravindra Singh, Col (Dr) Joshil Raj (Retd), Ms. Roopa Mohan

✨ Key Takeaways:

Participants gain a deeper understanding of product design and innovation frameworks relevant to today’s manufacturing ecosystem.

The session highlights practical collaboration and partnership opportunities between industry and academia.

Attendees receive a comprehensive overview of D-CoE’s offerings, capabilities, and services, enabling them to explore innovation-led solutions for manufacturing and MSMEs.

🙏 Thanks & Regards
Team BCIC

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