RHF Membership & SDG CoE — structured, transparent, and finance-friendly

RHF helps institutions practically build research capability, SDG activities, and funding readiness
aligned with NAAC, NIRF (SDG Category 2025), NEP-2020, and Viksit Bharat 2047. Everything below is designed so colleges can approve quickly without repeated explanations.

  • RHF Membership runs for 24 months. It helps the college build research and SDG systems.
  • After 2 years, the college does not lose anything. All systems and documents remain with the institution.
  • Continuing with RHF after 2 years is optional, based on need and value.
  • SDG Centre of Excellence (CoE) setup is a one-time cost (₹2–3 Lakhs per CoE).
  • Annual support (AMC) for CoE is optional and low-cost.
  • There is no lock-in and no compulsory renewal.
Membership 24 months
  • Outcome: Institution becomes self-operational in SDG + research systems
  • After 24 months: optional continuation; no mandatory renewal
  • Payments: phase-wise possible; not full upfront
SDG CoE Setup + optional AMC
  • Setup: ₹2–3 Lakhs one-time (per CoE)
  • AMC: ₹50,000–₹1,00,000/year (optional)
  • CoE continues even without AMC
Typical institutional challenges
  • SDGs discussed but not documented or measured
  • Research outputs not aligned to NAAC / NIRF expectations
  • Faculty interested, but systems and incentives missing
  • CSR / Government funding opportunities not translated into proposals
  • Uncertainty on sustainability after external consultants exit
How RHF solves this
  • Structured SDG & research systems with evidence trails
  • Clear mapping to NAAC, NIRF-SDG, NEP-2020
  • Internal capacity building (faculty + students)
  • Funding roadmap + proposal facilitation
  • Enable-and-exit model ensuring long-term ownership

RHF Institutional Membership (24 Months)

Foundation Track

₹3,00,000

₹12,500 / month (24 months)

  • SDG & research alignment setup
  • Basic documentation systems
  • Faculty orientation support

Best for: Colleges starting SDG & research alignment

Growth Track

₹7,00,000

₹29,000 / month (24 months)

  • Structured SDG & research systems
  • NAAC / NIRF / NEP mapping
  • Faculty & student capacity building
  • Funding roadmap & proposals

Best for: Autonomous / NAAC A–A+ aspirants

Leadership Track

₹9,00,000

₹37,500 / month (24 months)

  • National research & SDG leadership
  • Advanced governance frameworks
  • Flagship pilots & visibility

Best for: Institutions aiming national leadership

Funding enablement through RHF (Public, CSR & Internal)

Private & CSR funding enablement

» Mapping institutional strengths to CSR and ESG priorities
» Identification of relevant CSR foundations and corporate partners
» Concept notes and proposal structuring support
» SDG impact metrics and reporting frameworks for CSR compliance
» Support during CSR discussions, reviews, and reporting cycles

Internal funding through SDG integration

» Embedding SDGs into institutional budgets and annual plans
» Channelizing student projects, FDPs, and minor research grants toward SDGs
» Integrating SDG CoEs with consultancy, training, and certification programs
» Using SDG activities to justify internal allocations under NAAC/NIRF
» Creating self-sustaining SDG activities beyond external grants

Student innovation, micro-projects & CSR-ready proposals (flow)

Colleges want a practical pipeline: student ideas → micro-projects → prototypes → CSR proposals → measurable impact. RHF provides the structure and documentation.

01
Idea intake & SDG problem selection
  • Collect SDG-linked ideas from campus and community problem statements
  • Shortlist ideas based on impact potential, feasibility, budget, and measurable outcomes
  • Assign faculty mentors and align projects with relevant Centers of Excellence (CoE) themes
02
Micro-project execution (4–8 weeks)
  • Small budgets with clear deliverables and structured evidence capture
  • Student teams work as dedicated SDG project squads
  • Outputs include prototypes, field pilots, datasets, reports, or design assets
03
Startup & incubation pathway (optional)
  • Convert strong micro-projects into student-led startups or market-ready products
  • Support pitch decks, validation processes, and industry or ecosystem partner connect
  • Link initiatives to institutional IIC, EDC, or incubation centers where available
04
CSR-ready proposal creation
  • Convert pilots into CSR-ready proposals with SDG-aligned metrics and budgets
  • Define KPIs, beneficiary reach, timelines, and structured reporting plans
  • Package outputs as “ready-to-fund” concept notes or Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)
05
Demo day, reporting & scale
  • Organize demo days or showcases for CSR partners and key stakeholders
  • Deliver impact reporting aligned with CSR, ESG, and BRSR expectations
  • Scale high-performing projects as flagship initiatives under the Center of Excellence (CoE)

Membership delivery structure (3 phases)

01
Phase-1: Readiness & Planning
  • Research & SDG SWOT + baseline
  • NAAC / NIRF-SDG gap identification
  • Funding & CSR roadmap
  • Internal team & governance setup
02
Phase-2: Activation & Systems
  • Research + SDG documentation systems
  • Faculty orientation & FDPs
  • Proposal identification & mapping
  • Accreditation / ranking alignment updates
03
Phase-3: Execution & Scale
  • SDG CoE enablement and projects
  • CSR / Government funding facilitation
  • Annual SDG & Research Report Card
  • National visibility & recognition

What happens after 2 years?

What the institution retains permanently
  • Real-time analytics for actionable insights
  • Customizable reports with automated workflows
  • Mobile accessibility for on-the-go management
  • Enhanced security with advanced data protection
Post-membership options (choice-based)

Option-1: Light Continuity Support (Most chosen)

  • Annual SDG / Research Report Card
  • NIRF-SDG & NAAC updates
  • Funding alerts with periodic advisory check-ins
  • Dashboard maintenance and data continuity

Option-2: Execution Partnership Mode

  • New SDG projects and program expansion
  • CSR project execution and impact reporting
  • Additional Centers of Excellence (CoEs) or labs

Option-3: Exit with assets

  • No lock-in, no penalty
  • Institution continues independently

SDG Centre of Excellence (CoE) — setup + AMC clarity

AMC / recurring support (optional)
  • Annual SDG impact review
  • CoE activity audit & improvement inputs
  • Accreditation & ranking alignment updates
  • National visibility & listings
One-time CoE setup (per CoE)
  • SDG theme selection & framework
  • Alignment with NAAC, NIRF, NEP-2020
  • Governance, SOPs & internal roles
  • Faculty & student integration model
  • Launch & documentation toolkit

FAQ (for fast approvals)

No. RHF membership is a time-bound enablement program (24 months), not an auto-renewing subscription.

No. The institution fully owns the CoE, systems, documentation, and processes created.

No. The CoE setup fee is strictly one-time per Center of Excellence.

No. AMC is optional and only for institutions that want continued advisory support.

Yes. Phase-wise payment is possible; full upfront payment is not mandatory.