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In a significant development aimed at fostering innovation and advancing India's technological self-sufficiency, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has formally partnered with the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC). This strategic alliance, officially cemented through a signed agreement on October 27, 2023, holds the promise of expediting the transfer of cutting-edge technologies from IIT Roorkee to the global marketplace. This move stands as a substantial contribution to India's technological growth and its mission for self-reliance.

The foremost objective of this partnership is to expedite the seamless transfer of technological innovations developed at IIT Roorkee to the global arena. This endeavor is in complete harmony with India's grand vision of achieving technological self-sufficiency.

IIT Roorkee, a pioneering higher educational institution, occupies a central role in nurturing innovation and facilitating intellectual property development. Effective technology transfer stands as a cornerstone in extending the global footprint of these innovations. As a part of the Ministry of Science & Technology, NRDC possesses a unique specialization in technology transfer and offers indispensable support for intellectual property development. The corporation's expertise seamlessly complements the rich innovation ecosystem of IIT Roorkee.

The overarching goal of this strategic partnership is to harness the strengths of both IIT Roorkee and NRDC, facilitating a smooth pathway for IIT Roorkee's state-of-the-art technologies to enter the global marketplace. This initiative forms a substantial contribution to India's vision of achieving economic self-reliance, with intellectual property playing a pivotal role.

As part of this collaborative venture, NRDC officials recently visited IIT Roorkee's esteemed incubators, TIDES and TIH. These incubators, operating under the aegis of IIT Roorkee, have played a crucial role in nurturing startups and entrepreneurs, while accelerating the process of commercializing cutting-edge technologies.