National Technology Day Lecture

Date : 2022-05-11

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It was fortuitous for the TEC at Nitte (DU) to have Prof B Gurumoorthy, TEC-EAG member and an acclaimed technologist, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru as the resource person on the occasion of National Technology Day on 11 May 2022. A webinar themed “Innovation by design” was addressed by Prof Gurumoorthy on this day which is celebrated to mark the entry of India as a member of the elite nuclear technology group of countries. Dr Indrani Karunasagar, in her opening remarks introduced the resource speaker of eminence for the occasion and explained the theme of the day i.e. 'Integrated Approach in Science & Technology for Sustainable Future’. She detailed the efforts of the university towards generating skilled manpower with potential to face the scientific and social challenges in this competitive world with a high degree of credibility, integrity and ethics. The prime responsibility of TEC is to address social causes through relevant research, take it to the masses and provide solution to problems. Prof Gurumoorthy enlightened the audience with his humour and lucid style on the process of innovation, technology readiness level (TRL), issues in translating output from academia to products in market place with focus on “Design”. The Q and A session following the presentation was highly interactive and productive as it provided the much needed understanding and reality check in taking research through the various TRL’s.

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World IPR Day Theme Lecture

Date : 2022-04-27

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DST -Technology Enabling Centre, Nitte DU has been in the forefront of networking for inter and multi-disciplinary translational research. Social relevance has become the theme of every initiative that the government supports. In this regard, TEC and the Institute Innovation Council, Nitte DU organized World IPR Day Theme Lecture on 27 April 2022. Dr Vishal Rao, Director, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre Bengaluru was the chief guest for the occasion. The programme began with the inspiring video covering the journey of Dr Vishal Rao in developing an indigenous cost-effective voice prosthesis that has helped throat and larynx cancer patients regain their speech post-surgery. The programme was presided by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sathish Kumar Bhandary in the august presence of Dr Alka Kulkarni Registrar, Dr Sriniketan President IIC, Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor Research and Patents, and Dr Indrani Karunasagar Director Projects and TEC. Dr Indrani Karunasagar welcomed the chief guest Dr Vishal Rao and the gathering followed by Dr Iddya Karunasagar who enlightened the audience on the theme of IPR day and explained the significance of bringing a celebrated clinician scientist for the event. Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary in his presidential address, emphasized on developing innovative technologies to help humankind. In the medical field, developing devices would be possible only through recognising problems of patients by clinicians just the way the affordable voice prosthesis was a result of Dr Vishal Rao’s inner call to help the needy who lost their voice during larynx surgery following cancer . In his talk titled “Possibility to Actuality”, Dr Vishal detailed his motivational journey and urged the audience to think differently on solving problems and not shy away from confronting issues with “out of the box” approach to solve problems. His inspirational talk left the audience spell bound and was a huge success that was followed by an interactive session with the active participation of faculty and students from various institutes of the district.

Last updated 2022-10-12 05:00:49

Interactive session with Agrinnovate CEO, Dr Sudha Mysore

Date : 2022-03-18

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Nitte University DST Technology Enabling Centre in collaboration with Agrinnovate, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India organized an interactive session with Agro-industry representatives on 18 March 2022. Dr Sudha Mysore, Chief Executive Officer, Agrinnovate was the Chief Guest and resource person. Dr M.N. Moodithaya, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nitte University, and president of the event highlighted the importance of bringing together research and innovation and the need to focus on novel technologies as the global trend is moving towards knowledge economy. Dr Indrani Karunasagar explained the genesis of DST Technology Enabling Centres across the entire country with one in each state. The TEC at Nitte University is handholding academic institutions and entrepreneurs and bringing about the much needed academia-industry collaboration. Dr Iddya Karunasagar explained the need for multidisciplinary approach for technology development to solve problems and how the DST TEC is contributing to achieve this goal. Dr Sudha Mysore presented examples of agri-technologies that have been commercialized through Agrinnovate. These include biofertilisers and technologies for crop enhancement for agriculture, technologies for application to dairy and food industry, disease diagnostics and vaccines for veterinary and fisheries sector. Agrinnovate has also created incubation facilities where companies wanting to scale up or field test technologies could do this in collaboration with ICAR institutions or Agricultural Universities. She explained the process of technology development that would benefit farmers, processors and agro-industries, validation of technologies and commercialization. Dr Mamatha from Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research proposed the vote of thanks. Ms Akshatha from DST TEC compered the programme.

Last updated 2022-10-12 04:49:23

Panel discussion on Technology Commercialization

Date : 2022-02-08

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8. DST TEC along with Institutional Innovation Council (IIC), Nitte DU organized a Panel discussion on Technology Commercialization on Feb 08, 2022. Dr. K. Sankaran from Anna University, Chennai was the resource person. Main topics discussed were (a) reaching out to Startups and Entrepreneurs (b) negotiating with clients (c) Licencing options (d) revenue sharing options. Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary Vice Chancelor, Nitte DU delivered the opening address, Dr. Sreeniketan (President, IIC); Dr. Indrani Karunasagar, (Director Projects and DST TEC) and Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research and Patents) participated as Panelists and raised discussion points.

Last updated 2022-04-04 06:57:57

Guidance Session for potential applicants of BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant)

Date : 2022-01-24

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1. Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Mumbai in collaboration with DST TEC, Nitte and other ecosystem partners organized a guidance session for potential applicants of BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) 20th cycle on 24 January 2022. Dr Iddya Karunasagar was a panelist and the presentation was made by Dr Bratati, Program Manager, SINE IIT-B. A large number of prospective grantees attended the event and had their doubts on the application cleared.

Last updated 2022-10-11 10:50:05