IIT Roorkee and NRDC Collaborate to Foster Technological Development

IIT Roorkee has teamed up with the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), a division of the Ministry of Science & Technology in order to support technology development.

NRDC's role in technology transfer and support for intellectual property development complements with IIT Roorkee's innovation ecosystem, highlighting the vital role of higher educational institutions in India's technological future.

"IIT Roorkee is at the forefront as India transitions into a global manufacturing hub to boost its economy. Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) like ours play a leading role in intellectual property development, fostering novel ideas. Effective technology transfer is vital for global market reach. Our partnership with NRDC reflects our commitment to this vision, with the support of NRDC's extensive networks for global accessibility," said Professor KK Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee.

“NRDC also provides funding and grants as Technology Commercialization Support and these efforts can be accomplished with these types of collaborations for a broader range of inventors. With these Technology Readiness Level (TRL) boosted technologies, the Indian economy can be enhanced, and socio-economic benefits can be realized through such collaborative efforts," stated Cmde. Amit Rastogi, Chairman & Managing Director, NRDC.

This strategic alliance seeks to harness the collective strengths and expertise of IIT Roorkee and NRDC, facilitating the global market of technologies originating from the institute. The overarching objective is to reinforce India's pursuit of economic self-sufficiency, with intellectual property (IP) playing a central role in shaping the nation's future.

This partnership represents a significant step in maximizing IIT Roorkee's innovation ecosystem, underscoring its pivotal role in propelling India toward technological self-reliance through an accelerated technology transfer process.

Furthermore, NRDC representatives paid a visit to IIT Roorkee's incubation centers, TIDES and TIH. These incubators, operating under IIT Roorkee's umbrella, have played a crucial role in nurturing startups and entrepreneurs, while expediting the advancement and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies.