For NCCS Scientists

Protecting Invention

• Academic Patenting: How universities and public research organizations are using their intellectual property to boost research and spur innovative start-ups
• NCCS IP Facilitator
• IPFACE for Entrepreneurs and MSMEs
• BCIL IP Facilitation Centre
• IPIndia – Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure
• PCT filing Process
  • Protecting your Inventions Abroad – FAQ
  • PCT Applicant’s Guide
  • PCT Fees
• Biotechnology Patenting in India
  • Biotechnology Patenting in India and related issues (doc)
  • Guidelines for Examination of Biotechnology Applications for Patent (pdf)

Creating a Spin-off/ Company

• GOI Office Memorandum issued on 25 May 2009
• DBT Office Memorandum on Rules and Regulations for “Encouraging Development and Commercialization of Inventions and Innovations” issued on 25 Nov 2014

Technology Business Incubators (TBI) in Pune

• Venture Center
• Science and Technology Park
• MITCON Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Center

Funding Resources for Spin-offs

• BIRAC Biotech Ignition Grant (BIG)
  • Venture Center BioIncubator BIG page
  • Venture Center BIG Partner page
• Venture Center Funding Database
• Technology Acquisition & Development Fund (TADF)

Advancing Technology through Industrial Partnership

• BIRAC CRS Scheme to Facilitate Academia-Industry Interaction
• DSIR Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology Development (PACE) Program

Scheduling Meeting with Venture Center Outreach Center

• By email: madhusmitha@ipface.org