Delhi, IIT Roorkee, December 14, 2024 – The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has been honoured with the prestigious Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2024, recognizing its outstanding contributions to innovation, IP management, and the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies. This esteemed award highlights the Institute’s leadership in fostering an IP-savvy ecosystem and driving forward India’s technological advancement.

IIT Roorkee’s achievement is a direct result of its robust innovation ecosystem, which seamlessly integrates world-class research, collaboration with industries, and an unwavering commitment to protecting intellectual property. Over the years, the Institute has built a comprehensive infrastructure to nurture innovation, supporting both faculty and students in transforming their ideas into commercially viable technologies.

A significant factor contributing to this success has been the active utilization of various government schemes that have provided crucial support, enabling IIT Roorkee to establish an environment where IP management and technology commercialization are prioritized. The result has been a flourishing ecosystem that fosters the creation of new intellectual properties while also ensuring that these innovations benefit society.

One of the defining accomplishments for IIT Roorkee this year is the record-breaking number of IP filings and granted patents. The Institute has set new benchmarks in IP generation, with a substantial increase in patent applications filed and granted. This success reflects the Institute’s focus on translating research into tangible products and solutions. IIT Roorkee’s faculty and researchers have demonstrated a relentless drive to create pioneering technologies that are not only innovative but also have the potential to address real-world challenges across diverse sectors, including engineering, healthcare, and renewable energy.

In addition to IP filings, IIT Roorkee has made significant strides in the commercialization of its technologies. With a dedicated Technology Transfer and Innovation Cell, the Institute has facilitated numerous collaborations with industry partners, start-ups, and government agencies to bring its innovations to market. This commercialization pipeline has resulted in a growing number of technologies being successfully adopted by industries, contributing to India’s industrial and economic growth. These efforts have been pivotal in ensuring that IIT Roorkee’s research has a meaningful impact on society.

Prof. Akshay Dvivedi, Dean Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy said, IIT Roorkee’s efforts in fostering innovation, IP management, and technology commercialization are aligned with India’s vision to become a global hub for innovation and intellectual property. This recognition by CII further solidifies the Institute’s position as a leader in academic and industrial innovation, paving the way for continued success in the years ahead.

Prof. K K Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, said, “We are extremely proud to receive the CII IP Award 2024, which is a recognition of our sustained efforts to create an IP-driven culture at IIT Roorkee. This achievement is a testament to the tireless work of our faculty, students, and staff, who have worked in synergy to bring innovative ideas to life. We will continue to leverage government schemes and collaborate with industry to enhance the commercialization of our technologies and make a lasting impact on society.”