iTNT Hub | Programs

At the Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TNTTFC), we design and deliver targeted programs that empower innovators with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to navigate the path from research to real-world impact. Our initiatives focus on fostering IP awareness, building capacity in technology transfer, and enabling commercialization of homegrown innovations.

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1. IP Awareness

The Awareness Program aims to build a strong foundation of innovation and intellectual property (IP) literacy across Tamil Nadu’s academic and research ecosystem. We organize structured workshops, webinars, and seminars to educate stakeholders on IP rights, technology transfer, and commercialization pathways.

2. Technology Transfer Awareness

The Technology Transfer Awareness Program is designed to strengthen understanding of how research outcomes can be translated into real-world applications. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Through initiatives like technology showcase, we empower innovators to protect, transfer, and scale their ideas for greater societal and economic impact.

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IP Clinic

IP clinic offers advice and guidance to Startups on understanding and protecting their intellectual property (IP), such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights. These clinics help inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers identify and leverage their innovative ideas and brand identities to gain a competitive edge, monetize their assets, and avoid legal risks.

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Guidance on Patent Filing, Copyrights & Trademarks
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Insights on IP commercialization & licensing
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Strategies to protect innovations & ideas
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One-on-one mentoring and Q&A session

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Research2Revenue (R2R) Program

The Research2Revenue (R2R) Program is designed to help research-based innovations evolve into scalable, investable, and sustainable ventures. Through a staged support framework, we guide innovators from lab to market with strategic interventions at every step.

Innovation Readiness : In-depth IP and market due diligence, competitor mapping, and early business model validation.
Product Development : Support for Proof of Concept (PoC) and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) creation, user validation, and real-world feedback.
Commercial Pathways : Support for Proof of Concept (PoC) and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) creation, user validation, and real-world feedback.

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Innovation Spotlight

The Innovation Spotlight program is a flagship initiative of TNTTFC to showcase high-potential, IP-backed technologies emerging from Tamil Nadu’s academic and research institutions. Designed to bridge the gap between inventors and the market, this program creates visibility and traction for breakthrough innovations among investors, industries, and ecosystem enablers.

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Live demo sessions where innovators present their technologies to investors, corporate R&D teams, and government stakeholders.
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Enabling researchers and startups to align their solutions to real-world market demand, fostering problem-solution matchmaking.
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Facilitates one-on-one meetings encouraging co-development, licensing, and pilot deployment opportunities.

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Technology Transfer

TNTTFC is committed to transforming academic research and inventions into real-world products and services that generate both societal impact and economic value. We provide support to help institutions and innovators navigate the journey from lab to market.

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Technology Scouting & Evaluation : We identify and assess high-potential technologies across academic and research institutions, focusing on market relevance, scalability, and IP strength.
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Licensing & Commercialization Support : TNTTFC facilitates licensing agreements between innovators and startups, SMEs, and corporates—ensuring that valuable research translates into viable business solutions.
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Contracting & Legal Advisory: Our team supports the drafting and negotiation of IP transfer agreements, co-development contracts, and collaborative R&D partnerships, ensuring clear and compliant pathways for technology adoption.

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