To transform Tamil Nadu into a global leader in Deep and Emerging Tech innovation and commercialization by establishing a collaborative and scalable technology transfer ecosystem.
To nurture a thriving environment where Ideas evolve into global technological breakthroughs.
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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TNTTFC offers comprehensive support for the end-to-end management of intellectual property (IP) to help innovators secure and strategically leverage their creations. Our services are designed to align with both national and international IP frameworks, ensuring robust protection and long-term value generation.
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TNTTFC empowers researchers and innovators to transform their intellectual property into successful ventures through dedicated spinoff support services. By connecting them with the right ecosystem players—incubators, investors, and mentors—we enable the creation and scaling of IP-driven startups across Tamil Nadu.
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TNTTFC supports early-stage innovators by facilitating access to seed funding for proof-of-concept validation, prototype development, and early market testing. We curate and disseminate information on a wide range of central and state funding schemes such as BIRAC, MeitY, DST, and EDI–IVP. In addition, we assist applicants with proposal writing, budgeting, and aligning their submissions with funding agency objectives.
Read MoreAt 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.
The Masterclass Program aims to build a strong foundation of innovation and intellectual property (IP) literacy across Tamil Nadu’s academic& research ecosystem. We organize structured workshops, webinars, and seminars to educate stakeholders on IP rights, technology transfer, and commercialization pathways.
IP Clinic offers advice and guidance to startups on understanding and protecting their intellectual property (IP), such as patents, trademarks...
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.
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.
TNTTFC is committed to transforming academic research and inventions into real-world products and services that generate both societal impact...
TNTTFC supports early-stage innovators by facilitating access to seed funding for proofof-concept validation, prototype development, and early market testing...
Technology transfer is a catalyst for translating research into meaningful societal and economic outcomes. Through the Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TNTTFC), we actively bridge the gap between academic innovation and industry application. By enabling successful technology transfers across institutions and sectors, we are fostering a culture of commercialization, collaboration, and value creation that drives Tamil Nadu’s innovation economy forward.
