RESEARCH, CENTRES & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AT IIM JAMMU
IIM Jammu is committed to advancing research, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting social impact through its dedicated institutional centres and initiatives. These platforms enable students, faculty, and partners to collaborate on high-quality research, policy work, and development programmes that strengthen the institute’s contribution to the region and the country.
- Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Skill Development (CEISD):
The CEISD is IIM Jammu’s flagship platform for nurturing innovation, incubating early-stage ventures, and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Jammu & Kashmir.
Operating through IIMJ-FEISD, the centre provides incubation support, training, mentoring, and innovation-focused programmes.
Key Areas of Focus
- Incubation centres at Jammu & Srinagar
- Start-up support across sectors (agri, food processing, handicrafts, med-biotech, tourism, green energy, IT/ITeS)
- Workshops, mentoring, and skill-building programmes
- Grassroots entrepreneurship and regional development
- Research and policy recommendations for economic and social development.
- Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI)
The CDI promotes inclusive entrepreneurship and capacity-building for individuals from marginalized and underrepresented communities.
Through partnerships like DICCI and CII and access to IIMJ-FEISD infrastructure, the centre enables empowerment through training, mentoring, and support for entrepreneurial pathways.
Key Objectives
- Supporting SC/ST and underprivileged communities
- Promoting inclusive entrepreneurship
- Providing training, mentoring, and incubation access
- Collaborating with NGOs, government agencies, and industry bodies
- Driving social impact and equitable development
- Research, PhD Programme & Academic Development:
IIM Jammu encourages high-quality, impactful research through its PhD programme and faculty-driven academic initiatives.
Core Research Areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Marketing
- Economics & Business Environment
- IT Systems & Analytics
- Organizational Behaviour & HR
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Business Policy & Strategy
The institute promotes scholarly publications, conferences, consulting, and policy engagement as part of its research culture.
4. Executive Education & Industry Outreach:
IIM Jammu conducts Management Development Programs (MDPs), executive certifications, and customized training workshops for corporates, PSUs, and government bodies.
These initiatives strengthen industry linkages and make the institute a hub for continuous learning and professional development.
What This Means for Students
Through its centres and initiatives, students gain hands-on exposure to:
- Research projects
- Research Assistantships (RAs)
- Live industry consulting projects
- Incubation activities
- Events, workshops & policy interactions
This ecosystem places students at the intersection of academia, industry, innovation, and social impact.