Location : ICRISAT
Date : 2026-07-27 10:00:00
Deadline to apply for the course: 12 July 2026
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Organized by ICRISAT Center of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA)
Under the Aegis of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program of Government of India
This is a two-week training program in the domain of Technology transfer which is being organised under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program, supported by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The training program aims to be comprehensive and is touted to delve into a wide range of vital topics pertaining to technology transfer.
Introduction to technology transfer, its purpose, and global relevance
Understanding the stages of technology transfer and key stakeholders involved
Identifying promising technologies and assessing their potential for real-world application
Basics of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights) and how to protect innovations
Evaluating the maturity of technologies using Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
Conducting basic market research and identifying target users and competitors
Exploring commercialization options like licensing, partnerships, and spin-offs
Insights into the Indian innovation and tech transfer ecosystem
Building partnerships and exploring funding opportunities, including government schemes
Understanding legal agreements like NDAs, MTAs, and licensing contractsoIdentifying and addressing common challenges in technology transfer
Developing a complete, practical technology transfer plan with expert feedback
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the complete technology transfer process, identify and evaluate innovations for commercial potential, and protect them through appropriate intellectual property rights. They will be equipped to assess technology readiness, conduct basic market research, choose suitable commercialization pathways, and explore funding and partnership opportunities. Additionally, they will be able to navigate key legal agreements and overcome common challenges, ultimately developing and presenting a practical technology transfer strategy tailored to their context.
Policy makers & Officials of the National governments, public & private sector organizations, research and academic institutions involved in Innovation, Professionals involved in Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property management and Technology Transfer.
University degree in science, engineering, law, management, business management, economics, social studies, etc.
3 Years of experience in Research, Technology IP and technology management field and roles.
Create a login to apply for the course and furnish all the requisite information. Submit the application online and download the submitted application form
Take a printout of the submitted application form, get appropriate signatures at all the signature placeholders throughout the application form including the English proficiency certificate, medical report, candidate undertaking form and the Employer nomination form.
Scan the complete application document and submit the physical copies of the application form including the undertaking form and the employer nomination form to the Indian High commission in your country and e-mail the scanned copy of the executed application form to vishwambhar.duche@icrisat.org. with copy to babu.potta@icrisat.org.
Please note that we have very limited seats for the course and the eligible applications will be shortlisted by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India on First Come First Serve basis. Therefore, if you are interested, we recommend that you submit your application immediately without any delay.
In case you face any technical difficulties in applying for the course, such as portal issues, login issues or any website related errors, please screenshot the errors and email to vishwambhar.duche@icrisat.org with copy to babu.potta@icrisat.org.
Experiential learning and field visits
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The fully sponsored program is exclusive to non-Indian international participants only.
ITEC: Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation
Note: The potential candidate after filling the form online, may need to submit copy of the filled application to Indian Embassy/consulate in their country for funding approval.
The application can be accessed from the following link: Click here
Surya Mani Tripathi
Global Head – Legal Services
Office of the Director General
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Email: suryamani.tripathi@icrisat.org
Dr Padmaja Ravula
Principal Scientist & Cluster Leader
Dryland Academy and Gender and Youth Inclusion
Transforming Agrifood System
International Crops Research Institute for the
Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Email: padmaja.ravula@icrisat.org
Sravanti Vedula
Associate Manager – Innovation Management
Legal Services Unit
Office of the Director General
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Email: sravanti.vedula@icrisat.org
