CSIR-IICT has been working intensively in the area of science driven translational research with the USP : Concept to commercialisation. To promote R &D innovations through industrial collaborations, CSIR-IICT has established a Business Collaboration culture with the following guiding principles;

1. Simple & Swift with no bureaucratic hassles
2. Flexible and Transparent, and responsive to the needs of the industry
3. Participative and Supportive
4. Synergistic collaborations

The above principles are further supported by a meticulous process that involve various services which are listed as under.

1. Fee for Service – sponsored
2. Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
3. Consultancy – Regular & Advisory
4. Technical Services
5. Risk Sharing Model
6. Collaboration Model

1. 3 Tier Project management strategy
2. Weekly review with Stage-Gate Model
3. Getting client feedbacks
4. Constant status updates to client

1. Single point of contact
2. Quick response to queries
3. Simple templates of (NDA, MCA & MoU)
4. Time-bound decision making (max 7 days)
5. Streamlined IP policy

1. Customized Business Models
2. Flexibility on Non-exclusive licensing
3. Stringent follow up & coordination
4. Time bound delivery
5. Negotiation & Discounts for MSME/Start Up’s