 Policy regarding establishment of Research & Development Centers, creation of Research seats.

 Liaison with the Ministries, Govt. Departments and Industrial Houses for establishments of Research seats and creation of Research Corpus.

 To act as think tank of IETE to look into the future for generation of innovative ideas with a view to achieve increased visibility of IETE and new initiatives for partnership with Industry, Academia and Government.

 Participation in formation of Standards for Electronics and Telecommunications Equipment and Services. Selection of Ph.D Research Scholars for undertaking Research and M.Tech Projects for the award of Fellowship. Publication of Research projects and papers.

 Close Interaction with SDICC.