R&D, Green Technology, and Innovation Policy

This program strengthens professional capacity in innovation management, green R&D ecosystems, clean technology development, and sustainability policy design. It aligns with the Paris Agreement, UN SDGs (7, 9, 12, 13), and the Global Innovation Index frameworks to prepare innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for the green transition.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory Level — Awareness and Foundations)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Green Technology and Innovation 1 Week Online Understand the principles and drivers of green innovation Sustainability literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Startups & R&D labs
R&D for Sustainable Development 1 Week Online Learn how R&D contributes to sustainability goals Research design Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Academia & industry
Innovation Systems and Green Policy Frameworks 1 Week Online Study national innovation systems and green policy structures Policy analysis Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Government & policy
Clean Energy Technologies and Innovation Trends 1 Week Online Explore latest trends in renewable and low-carbon tech Technology mapping Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Energy & industry
Intellectual Property (IP) for Green Innovation 1 Week Online Understand IP frameworks supporting clean technology IP literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 R&D, startups, legal sectors
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied Competence Level — Technology and Innovation Policy Tools)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Green Technology Innovation Systems 2 Weeks Online Map and analyze green innovation ecosystems System mapping Project ₹4,500 / $55 R&D & innovation hubs
Technology Transfer and Green Entrepreneurship 2 Weeks Online Learn pathways for transferring sustainable technologies Tech commercialization Report ₹4,500 / $55 Startups & incubators
Sustainable R&D Project Design and Management 2 Weeks Online Plan and manage research for sustainability outcomes Project management Project ₹4,500 / $55 Academia & R&D units
Financing Innovation and Green Startups 2 Weeks Online Understand venture finance, green bonds, and R&D incentives Financial literacy Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Green finance & startups
Innovation Policy and Sustainable Industrialization 2 Weeks Online Design policies for green industrial transitions Policy modeling Assignment ₹4,500 / $55 Government & think tanks
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Level — Strategy and Implementation)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Managing R&D for Green Innovation 1 Month Online Develop and manage R&D programs focused on sustainability R&D leadership Project ₹7,000 / $85 Corporate R&D & academia
Policy Design for Innovation and Sustainability 1 Month Online Craft innovation policies aligned with climate goals Policy formulation Capstone ₹7,000 / $85 Public policy
Circular Innovation and Resource Efficiency 1 Month Online Integrate circular economy thinking into innovation systems Design thinking Project ₹7,000 / $85 Industry & R&D
Green Manufacturing and Clean Technology Systems 1 Month Online Apply innovation for decarbonized industrial systems Technical innovation Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Manufacturing & energy
Technology Assessment and Foresight for Sustainability 1 Month Online Evaluate technological impacts and future trends Foresight skills Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Research & policy sectors
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Level — Strategic Innovation and Policy Integration)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Green Innovation Policy and Governance 3 Months Online Study global governance of innovation for sustainability Policy integration Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Policy & academia
Sustainable Technology Development and Deployment 3 Months Online Understand lifecycle of green tech from R&D to diffusion Tech development Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Energy & industry
Innovation Financing and Green Investment Strategies 3 Months Online Develop funding models for green innovation projects Finance modeling Report ₹15,000 / $175 Banking & finance
Smart Cities, Digital Innovation, and Green Technologies 3 Months Online Integrate IoT and digital innovation for urban sustainability Tech integration Project ₹15,000 / $175 Urban development
Innovation Hubs, Incubators, and R&D Networks 3 Months Online Build collaborative innovation ecosystems and clusters Networking & management Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Startups & academia
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Leadership and R&D Integration — Research, Innovation, and Policy)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Green Technology and Innovation Policy 6 Months Online Lead R&D and policy innovation for sustainable transitions Leadership & strategy Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Policy & industry
Diploma in Sustainable R&D Management 6 Months Online Manage research institutions with sustainability focus Research leadership Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Academia & R&D
Diploma in Innovation Ecosystems and Green Entrepreneurship 6 Months Online Build innovation clusters and sustainable startups Innovation management Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Startups & SMEs
Diploma in Clean Energy and Technology Policy 6 Months Online Design policy frameworks for renewable technology diffusion Policy analysis Project ₹30,000 / $350 Energy & climate policy
Diploma in Innovation Financing and Impact Investment 6 Months Online Link financial instruments with sustainable innovation goals Green finance Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Finance & development

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Integrates R&D, green innovation, and sustainability policy for real-world application
  • Aligned with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • Ideal for graduates, researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs
  • STRATI certification
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships