BCIL was invited to conduct a sensitization session for faculty members, students, and start-up stakeholders on “IP Essentials for Research-Driven Start-ups” during a Bootcamp organized by Dr. Bansi Dhar Institute on 5th Feb 2026. Dr. Nidhi Chaubey, Sr. IP Manager, BCIL, delivered presentation focusing on key aspects of IP relevant to start-ups, government funding schemes for start-ups and factors contributing towards strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The Directors of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI), executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with BCIL. The MoA was executed in the presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Government of India, Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, MoE, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Prof.

Dr. Purnima Sharma, MD BCIL and Dr. Nidhi Chaubey, Senior IP Administrative Manager, BCIL, were invited for a session on sensitisation of faculty and students on “Essentials of IP Management and Technology Transfer” at IISER Berhampur during the Institute’s foundation day celebration on 4th January 2026.

GSBTM and BCIL executed an MoA in the areas of innovation management and technology transfer aiming to drive forward the future of research commercialization and industry partnerships.

The MoA was executed by Shri Digvijaysinh Jadeja, IAS, Mission Director, GSBTM and Dr. Purnima Sharma, Managing Director, BCIL in presence of other dignitaries in the Cancer Research and Innovation Conclave organized by GSBTM in Gandhinagar.

Dr. Purnima Sharma, MD, BCIL was invited for a plenary session talk in the Africa Agricultural Extension Conference held in Morocco. She talked about the importance of technology transfer and ecosystem engagement in bridging the gap between academic science and real world impact.

Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at BCIL successfully transferred a promising technology “A process for the development of Bio-polymer based edible coating materials from agricultural and food processing by-products" developed at the BRIC- National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali.

BCIL and IISER Bhopal executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in the areas of innovation management and technology transfer. Together we aim to drive forward the future of research commercialization and industry partnerships. The MoA was executed by Dr. Purnima Sharma, Managing Director, BCIL and Dr. Chandan Sahi, Dean, Research & Development, IISER Bhopal in the presence of Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Chairman, BCIL, Prof.

TTO@BCIL organized a Webinar on “Basics & Nuances of Technology Transfer – Successful case studies in the Indian IP ecosystem” from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on 22nd August, 2025 (IST). This webinar featured a presentation by Mr. Hitesh Dhankher, Senior IP Analyst, Honeywell followed by an interactive QnA session with participants.

Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at BCIL successfully transferred a promising technology “A tick-controlling formulation of dimethicone and the process thereof” developed at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai.

BCIL and Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in the areas of innovation management and technology transfer. This partnership marks an important step in bridging innovation with implementation. Together, we aim to unlock the potential of research and transform it into technologies that benefit industry, society, and the nation. The MoA was executed in the presence of Dr. Subeer S. Majumdar, Director General, Dr. Arun Bandyopadhyay, Director, Dr.