CSIR and Laghu Udyog Bharati Collaborate for Technology Transfer to MSMEs
Context:
Recently, an agreement was signed between Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) that aims to transfer selected CSIR technologies to Micro and Small Entrepreneurs across India.
- This partnership is intended to enhance the technological capabilities of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the adoption of CSIR-developed innovations.
Key Highlights:
Transfer of Technologies:
- The MoU focuses on transferring 100 CSIR technologies, products, and know-how to identified MSMEs under LUB within 100 days. The technologies span various sectors, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, food processing, and more.
- During the MoU signing, 15 technologies were transferred to companies from six CSIR labs: CSIR-CSIO, CSIR-IMMT, CSIR-NAL, CSIR-NBRI, CSIR-CSMCRI, and CSIR-CFTRI.
- Notable technologies include a Pesticide Detection Kit, Multi-copter Drones, an Air Quality Monitoring System, Potash-enriched Biochar from Waste Biomass, and Gluten-free biscuits.
Collaboration for Innovation:
- The MoU allows MSMEs to provide suggestions, ideas, and challenges to CSIR for developing new technologies in areas of interest.
- This collaboration aims to drive technological advancements, ensure compliance with regulatory norms, and expand market reach, including export promotion and import substitution.
Participants:
- The signing ceremony was presided over by Dr. N Kalaiselvi, Secretary DSIR & Director General, CSIR, alongside key officials from both CSIR and LUB, including heads of various CSIR departments and representatives from LUB.
Significance:
- Enhanced Technological Capabilities: The transfer of CSIR technologies to MSMEs will significantly enhance their operational efficiency, enabling them to adopt low-cost, advanced technologies that improve productivity and competitiveness.
- Market Expansion and Compliance: For CSIR, this collaboration extends the market reach of its technologies, facilitating their deployment in new markets while ensuring compliance with necessary regulatory standards. It also promotes import substitution and boosts exports.
- Support for MSMEs: LUB’s MSME members will benefit from access to cutting-edge technologies at economical costs, helping them to innovate and grow. This partnership will also raise awareness about the societal contributions of CSIR’s research and innovations.
- Innovation-Driven Growth: By fostering collaboration between MSMEs and CSIR, the MoU encourages the development of new technologies tailored to the needs of small industries, driving innovation and supporting the growth of the MSME sector in India.
