Technology transfer is a catalyst for translating research into meaningful societal and economic outcomes. Through the Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TNTTFC), we actively bridge the gap between academic innovation and industry application. By enabling successful technology transfers across institutions and sectors, we are fostering a culture of commercialization, collaboration, and value creation that drives Tamil Nadu’s innovation economy forward.
TNTTFC facilitates technology transfer through the following arrangements, structured to suit the technology, the partner, and the intended market.
Rights are granted to one or more licensees without restricting further licensing by the owner.
Rights are granted exclusively, or for a defined field, territory, or market segment, subject to performance obligations and approval.
Ownership of the technology or defined rights may be assigned where justified and duly approved.
Where appropriate, TNTTFC may facilitate joint-development, pilot deployment, manufacturing partnerships, or phased commercialisation arrangements.
Inventors, researchers, and institutions can submit your technology for evaluation and commercialisation support through TNTTFC.
Submit Invention DisclosureIndustries, startups, and entrepreneurs looking to license technologies can express their interest and connect with TNTTFC.
Express InterestIt is the process of making a technology available to an industry partner through licensing, assignment, or other formal arrangements.
Technologies with IP protection from inventors, startups, MSMEs, academic institutions, and R&D organizations may be considered if ownership is clear and transfer is authorized.
Yes, but only lead investors. The structure is intended to encourage collaboration between angel investors, venture capital firms, and institutional investors.
Startups are typically evaluated based on innovation, scalability, founder capability, market opportunity, and strategic alignment with Deep Tech objectives.
Investors can engage through syndication opportunities, startup referrals, event participation, and co-investment discussions.
TNTTFC is iTNT Hub’s technology transfer office. It helps identify, assess, value, and connect technologies with industry for licensing or transfer.
No. TNTTFC acts as a facilitator, not the owner. The original owner keeps the IP unless it is formally assigned or licensed.
TNTTFC supports startups, researchers, innovators, institutions, and industry partners in the deep-tech ecosystem.
Startups are typically evaluated based on innovation, scalability, founder capability, market opportunity, and strategic alignment with Deep Tech objectives.
Investors can engage through syndication opportunities, startup referrals, event participation, and co-investment discussions.