The Ph.D. Cell of Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU) successfully organized a one-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Bridging Technology & Innovation: AI Tools & Intellectual Property” on 15th March 2025. The program aimed to enhance participants' knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their application in research and innovation, while also highlighting the significance of intellectual property rights (IPR) in academic and industrial research. The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Disha H. Parekh, Ph.D. Cell Coordinator, SVGU, who emphasized the importance of AI and intellectual property in modern research. She also highlighted SVGU’s commitment to fostering innovation through such knowledge-sharing initiatives.