NRDC was established in 1953 as an enterprise of DSIR. NRDC was created to assist the technology developers from universities and research institutes for technology commercialization. It is also one of the largest repositories of existing technologies that can be readily taken up by the industries. NRDC has initiated a number of programmes to enhance the innovation ecosystem in the country. NRDC carries out its functions under two programme heads
a) Programme for inspiring Inventors and Innovators (PII) and
b) Programme for Development of Technology Inspiring for Commercialization (PDTIC).
Under these programme heads, NRDC runs specific programmes for bringing industry and academia close together for technology commercialization.
Programmes of NRDC for Industry and R&D
Innovation Portal/ Technology Portal
Link to the Programme
The portal acts as a bridge between industry and academia and provides linkage platform for the inventor to the manufacturer. It has created a compendium of technologies which can be readily taken up by industries for commercialization.
Commercial Programme
Link to the Programme
NRDC provides support services for technology transfer, technology assessment, IP consultancy and patent application to public as well as private sectors.
Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre
Link to the Programme
It is a joint initiative of NRDC and Minister of MSMEs for bringing IP awareness/training and addressing IP related issues in young entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
NRDC Innovation Awards
Link to the Programme
These awards in the form of tax-free cash rewards are given to society relevant innovations developed by academia/industry/individual.
Patent Search Facility
Link to the Programme
Through this facility inventors/scientists/technologists/industries can identify and search for patents in patent databases at a global level.