What We Do

Technology Counsel Foundation (TECOF) is a non-profit organization founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, dedicated to creating large-scale impact by advancing discourse and expertise at the intersection of technology and law. TECOF brings together a community of professionals who work on problems and challenges that cut across both disciplines, aiming to shape innovative solutions, encourage knowledge exchange, and build capacity for both legal and technical practitioners in India.

Focus Areas

- TECOF's mission is to empower lawyers, technologists, and policymakers with an understanding of how technology is transforming legal systems, frameworks, and professions, ensuring they are equipped to work effectively in rapidly changing environments.

- The organization regularly convenes discussions, workshops, and collaborative forums to address topics such as digital transformation, data privacy, intellectual property, legal innovation, and policy challenges, particularly those impacting emerging industries and communities associated with IIT Kharagpur.

- TECOF fosters mentorship and professional development opportunities for students and early-career professionals seeking to build skills in both technology and law, underscoring its commitment to future-ready leadership in these fields.

Community and Impact

- As a knowledge-driven collective, TECOF supports research, dialogue, and interdisciplinary engagement between law and technology professionals, with a special focus on issues crucial to India’s development.

- By leveraging the alumni network and resources of IIT Kharagpur, TECOF seeks to drive positive change, thought leadership, and collaboration both within India and globally.

TECOF stands out as a pioneering initiative uniting technology and law, committed to education, advocacy, and impactful action.