Technology Transfer Agencies in India.pdf
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The document outlines the top technology transfer agencies in India, including the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), and the Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises (TBSE). Each agency's objectives, functions, and contributions to technology transfer, commercialization, and innovation support in various sectors are discussed. The document emphasizes their roles in enhancing collaboration between public and private sectors for technology development and application.
Technology Transfer Agencies in India.pdf
- 1. Technology Transfer Agencies in India Dr. Ambekar Abdul Wahid M. Pharm, Ph. D Department of Pharmaceutics Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Pharmacy Vadgaon Gupta (Vilad Ghat) PO MIDC Ahmednagar (MS), India E-mail: [email protected]
- 2. Top Technology Transfer Agencies in India 1. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) 2. National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) 3. Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) 4. Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) 5. Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises (TBSE)/ Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
- 3. 1. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) servicing the Asia-Pacific region. The Centre works towards strengthening the national capacity of member States to nurture and promote national innovation systems and to create an enabling environment for the development and transfer of technology.
- 4. The Centre was established in 1977 in Bangalore, India and moved to New Delhi in 1993. The overall objective of APCTT is to strengthen the technology transfer capabilities in the Asia- Pacific region and to facilitate import/export of environmentally sound technologies to/from the member countries. The activities of APCTT are thus focused on three specific areas: Technology Innovations for Sustainable Development; Technology Transfer and Commercialization; and Technology Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and technology-based Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
- 5. Functions • The Centre will achieve the above objective by undertaking such functions as: Research and analysis of trends, conditions and opportunities; Advisory services; Dissemination of information and good practices; Networking and partnership with international organizations and key stakeholders; Training of national personnel, particularly national scientists and policy analysts.
- 7. 2. National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) was a non departmental government body established by the British Government to transfer technology from the public sector to the private sector. NRDC was established in 1953 by the Government of India, with the primary objective to promote, develop and commercialize the technologies / know-how / inventions / patents / processes emanating from various national R&D institutions / Universities and is presently working under the administrative control of the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology.
- 8. Vision To be a leading Technology Transfer Organization in India Mission To promote, develop, nurture and commercialize innovative, reliable and competitive technologies from R&D institutes through value addition and partnership. To sensitize R&D institutions and industry about technologies that needs to be developed and commercialized.
- 9. Typically the NRDC would patent the product for commercial exploitation and earn royalties as private sector companies generated sales from those products. Examples: Carbon fiber and asbestos-plastic composites and development in semi-conductor technology. The development of the hovercraft (air-cushion vehicle or ACV) would also not have taken place without the involvement of the NRDC
- 10. 3. Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) TIFAC is an autonomous organization set up in 1988 under the Department of Science & Technology to look ahead in technology domain, assess the technology trajectories, and support innovation by networked actions in select areas of national importance. TIFAC strives for technology development in the country by leveraging technology innovation through sustained and concerted programmes in close association with industry and academia.
- 11. TIFAC embarked upon the major task of formulating a Technology Vision for the country in various emerging technology areas. Under the leadership of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then Chairman of TIFAC, Technology Vision 2020 exercise led to set of 17 documents, including sixteen technology areas and one on services. In more than 25 years of its service to the nation, it has delivered number of technology assessment and foresight reports.
- 12. While inaugurating the 103rd Indian Science Congress in Mysuru, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi released the Technology Vision 2035 prepared by TIFAC. This is being followed by release of Technology Roadmaps in 12 thematic areas of national priorities and importance namely, Education, Medical Science & Health Care, Food and Agriculture, Water, Energy, Environment, Habitat, Transportation, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Materials and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). Recently, Hon’ble President of India conferred Rani Lakshmibai Award (Nari Shakti Puraskar 2015) upon TIFAC for its scheme KIRAN-IPR that is empowering women in R&D through training on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- 14. 4. Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) is a public limited company, promoted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and set up by All India Financial Institutions including IDBI, ICICI, IFCI, UTI and IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited. BCIL was incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 (Now Company Act, 2013) in 1990 with government in advisory role, development banks as major funding agency. It is a nodal agency for providing business support services to facilitate accelerated commercialization of biotech products and processes.
- 15. BCIL has been actively involved in technology transfer, project consultancy, fund syndication, information dissemination, and manpower training & placement related to biotechnology. Since almost three decades BCIL has assisted thousands of clients including scientists, technologists, research institutions, universities, first generation entrepreneurs, corporate sector, national and international organizations, ministries /departments of central government, various state governments, banks and financial institutions.
- 16. Key Strengths of BCIL: Technical strengths: Extensive expertise and experience in above areas of operations in all biotechnology sectors viz. healthcare, agriculture, environment and process industry. Networking: By virtue of its unique constitution, BCIL networks closely with all stakeholders viz. industry, entrepreneurs, academia, government, international organizations etc. and provides a platform for interaction on cross- sectoral topics. These linkages also facilitate collection of latest authentic information for professional execution of various assignments. Finance management skills: BCIL has adequate skills and expertise in ensuring compliance with financial and accounting norms in project management. The company has well defined administrative procedures to manage funds as per the guidelines provided by the sponsors..
- 18. Services offered by BCIL: INDUSTRY & ENTREPRENEURS • Preparation of Business Plans, Detailed Project Reports, feasibility studies • Sourcing of Technologies • Management of Intellectual Property Rights • Preparation of Biosafety dossiers • Techno legal support services • Consultancy for: Investment opportunities Sources of financial assistance Regulatory requirements Government incentives/subsidies Suitable biotech parks/incubators for starting Operation
- 19. ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES • Management of Intellectual Property Rights • Transfer of technologies • Preparation of regulatory/biosafety dossiers • Identifying suitable industry partners for technology scale up/commercialization • Capacity building GOVERNMENT/ DEVELOPMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS • Management of specialized Programmes/ Projects • Preparation of Detailed Project Reports for Biotech Parks, Incubators and Sector Specific Specialized Facilities • Human Resource Development through training, organizing sector specific workshops • Preparation of technology and market updates • Consultancy Services Impact assessment studies Sectoral studies Product specific technology landscape studies, market searches Independent evaluation reports
- 20. FOREIGN INVESTORS • Facilitate Joint venture/partnerships with Indian industry Collaboration with Indian research organizations • Consultancy IP and regulatory requirements Suitable biotech parks/incubators for starting operations Financial incentives (tax exemptions, subsidies, etc) • Preparation of Business Plans, Market Reports
- 21. 5. Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises (TBSE)/ Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) The TBSE is a platform for Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) to tap opportunities at the global level for the acquisition of technology or establishing business collaboration. TBSE is a result of the cooperative initiative of the United Nations’ Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
- 22. Features of Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises (TBSE) • Offering a professionally managed system for the reasons of technology and collaboration exploration • Helping in the building up of confidence between potential partners • Lending a friendly hand in the complex task of negotiations and matching of perceptions • Providing an opportunity to global technology market through the process of networking • Exclusive mechanism for the arrangement of technology and finance • Taking up project appraisal and the preparation of a business plan
- 23. Services Offered by Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises (TBSE) Technology Information The Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises has a huge computerized data base related to technology options obtainable from different countries. It provides the user updated information on the sources of technologies and means of accessing them. In addition background information on technology-seeking enterprises is maintained and ready available to interested technology suppliers as well as collaborators.
- 24. Match Making The Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises recognizes business partners who are willing to work in partnership, brings them face-to-face and offers support to tie up financial assistance and other necessities for transfer of technology and joint ventures. Collaborating partners are further helped in drafting agreements, obtaining a range of approvals and preparation of business plans.
- 25. Finance Syndication It is dependent on the cost of project, nature and quantum of assistance necessary. The Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises undertakes financial syndication through SIDBI – covering term loans, foreign currency, venture capital, lines of credit, equity assistance and on a selective basis offering interest-free loan to meet preliminary expenditure in the pre-technology absorption stage.
- 26. Business Collaboration The Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises also renders support to small enterprises for the reason of export of technologies and the products created by them by means of business tie-ups as a part of the package. To encourage international cooperation amid SMEs the Bureau organizes overseas visits of business delegations. Support Services The TBSE offers consultancy services, visits of overseas experts for the purpose of in-plant counseling, organizes buyer-seller meets for precise product process technologies and represents the business interests of small enterprises in the domain of international events.