Established 2010 — Mitrapark, Chabahil, Kathmandu
Research &
Incubation Center
The RLD Department drives academic inquiry, innovation, and knowledge creation at Texas International College — publishing peer-reviewed research, hosting national conferences, and incubating student startups through the Texas Business Incubation Center.
Research, Learning & Development
The Research, Learning and Development (RLD) Department at Texas International College is the intellectual engine of the institution — fostering a culture of academic inquiry, innovation, and evidence-based practice across all programs and disciplines.
Supported by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Tribhuvan University (TU), the RLD Department coordinates national conferences, peer-reviewed publications, field-based research, and student-led innovation initiatives. It also manages seed funding and mentorship through the Texas Business Incubation Center (TBIC).
The department works in close collaboration with faculty, students, industry practitioners, government agencies, and international scholars to ensure that research output from Texas is relevant, rigorous, and impactful — contributing to Nepal’s national development agenda and the broader academic community.
🔬 Academic Research
Peer-reviewed publications, field studies, and systematic literature reviews across all program disciplines.
🏛️ National Conferences
Annual conferences bringing together academics, industry leaders, and policymakers for knowledge exchange.
🚀 Business Incubation
TBIC supports student entrepreneurs with seed funding, mentorship, and real startup infrastructure.
📚 Capacity Building
Workshops, training programs, and seminars equipping researchers and faculty with advanced methodologies.
🏢 Industry Collaboration
Partnerships with banks, tech firms, NGOs, and government for applied research and internship placements.
🎓 Student Research
Students present papers, conduct fieldwork, and publish findings — building research competence from year one.
From Research to Real Business
The Texas Business Incubation Center (TBIC) is Texas International College’s in-house startup ecosystem — where student ideas, faculty research, and industry partnerships converge to create real ventures with real impact.
💡 Seed funding & financial support for student-led startups and ventures
🤝 Mentorship from industry experts, investors, and academic advisors
🏢 Dedicated workspace and resources — Texas Imaginology Lab (in-house company model)
🌐 Industry linkages — MoUs with tech firms, banks, and NGOs across Nepal
📋 Business plan development, design thinking & lean startup methodology
🎓 Connects to national conferences — research becomes venture
