E2) Advancing technology readiness and valorizing IP
Last updated on : 22 December 2025
Extract from TTO Handbook
Other Relevant Lectures
- AIM Prime, Session 3: “Systematic Technology De-risking” by Dr. Hiran Vedam, 18 June 2021 (Video)
- Talk on “An Introduction to Innovation Funding from BIRAC for Academics and Researchers : PACE (AIR and CRS)” by Dr. Premnath V, 10 November 2021 (Video)
- Mentor Mixer on “Understanding BIRAC Funding Schemes (i4 and PACE: Demystifying the funding modalities)” by Dr. Artee, 10 March 2023 (Video)
- Talk on “BIRAC-PACE Decoding the Funding Opportunity” by Dr. Premnath V, 14 July 2023 (Slides)
- Talk on “Advancing your Technology with BIRAC’s Innovation Funding Program” by Dr. Premnath V, 5 January 2024 (Video) | (Slides)
- City Camp on “Essentials of Scientific Entrepreneurship” in collaboration with AIC Banasthali Vidyapith, Session 2, Lecture on “Tech development, de-risking & commercialization” by Dr. Premnath V, 20 January 2024 (Slides)
- Workshop on “Technology De-risking and Validation for Early-Stage Ventures” by Dr. Hiran Vedam, 6 December 2024 (Video)
- 52nd Meet the Investor Series Talk on “Journeys and De-risking Milestones of Deep Science Tech Startups” by Mr. Vishal Katariya, 26 May 2025 (Video)
Exercises and case studies
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References and additional reading/viewing
- MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation: Projects
- The Journal of Technology Transfer: “Proof of Concept Centers in the United States: an exploratory look”. 2013
- Procedia, Social and Behavioral Sciences: Proof of Concept Center — A Promising Tool for Innovative Development at Entrepreneurial Universities. Vol. 166. 2015
- Oxford University Innovation: “University Proof of Concept & Seed Funds”
- Caltech Seed Fund: “Technology Transfer & Corporate Partnerships”
- Cambridge Enterprise: “Translational funding”
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: “Proof of Concept Centers: Accelerating the Commercialization of University Innovation”. January 2008
- BIRAC: Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise (PACE)
- Michigan State University Innovation Center: Advance Grant Proof-of-Concept Fund
- NITI Aayog: “A NEW LENS FOR INNOVATION IN NEW INDIA Introducing the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix”. July 2023
Credits
- Page Editor: Pradnya Aradhye
- Expert Lecturers: NA
- Contributors: Artee, Meghana Bhandari, Vishal Katariya, Hiran Vedam, Premnath Venugopalan
- Chief Editor: Premnath Venugopalan
* Names of expert lecturers & contributors arranged in alphabetical order of the first letter of their last name.
About the Tech Transfer Online Manual
This manual is meant as a practical guide for practicing technology transfer professionals in academic and research institutions. The manual focuses on practical insights for practitioners from other practitioners. This manual was created by Venture Center’s Regional Tech Transfer Office (supported by BIRAC/ NBM) called TechEx.in as part of the FLCTD project of the UNIDO supported by UNIDO, BEE and GEF.
Version no: 1 : As of 16 August 2025
About the Contributors
This manual is the collective effort of several tech transfer experts and practitioners (names mentioned in alphabetical order of the first letter of their last name) including International Experts (Richard Cahoon, John Fraser, Ashley Stevens), Indian Experts (Aravind Chinchure, Rajkumar Hirwani, Anuradha Narasimhan, Hiran Vedam, Premnath Venugopalan), TechEx.in team (Pradnya Aradhye, Meghana Bhandari, Shruti Devasthali, Neha Jacob, Archana Joshi, Niruta Killedar, Manasi Lele, Mugdha Lele, Kavita Parekh, Vedang Pawar, Manisha Premnath, Vidula Walimbe) and the UNIDO team (Nitesh Kaushik, Sandeep Tandon). This manual has been created under the FLCTD project of UNIDO led by Gerswynn Mckuur supported by UNIDO, BEE and GEF.
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