ICMR – Patent Mitra Initiative
Awareness & Hands-on Workshop
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR), is organising an offline hands-on workshop on the ICMR Patent Mitra
Initiative.
This session aims to create awareness and provide guidance on patent facilitation and tech transfer for medical innovations.
About the Initiative
ICMR Patent Mitra is a national initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR) aimed at strengthening the intellectual property ecosystem in the medical, dental,
allied health, and life sciences research community. Operating under the guidance of NITI
Aayog, in partnership with the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) and supported by
DPIIT, Government of India
Under this initiative, BBC will serve as the key enabler across Karnataka, supporting
innovators in accessing patent awareness, guidance, and facilitation support.
The program provides free support to innovators for understanding patent processes and
protecting their medical innovations.
Who Should Attend?
• Healthcare & Med-tech Startups
• Life Sciences & Biotechnology Innovators
• Researchers & Faculty from Academic Institutions
• Medical & Allied Health Professionals
• Early-stage Companies working in Biomedical Innovation
What You Will Gain
- Understanding the importance of intellectual property protection
- Guidance on patent filing through patent mitra
- Interaction with ICMR domain experts
- Awareness of support mechanisms under the Patent Mitra initiative
- Opportunity to explore technology translation and commercialisation pathways
Why Patent Mitra is Relevant for Your Startup
Startups, particularly those recognized by DPIIT, can benefit from comprehensive support
including:
- Patentability Assessment
- Patent Drafting and Filing in India
- Patent Prosecution Support
- Patent Maintenance Support (up to 5 years)
Technology Transfer Facilitation
Patent Mitra also provides handholding support for technology transfer, including:
- Technology evaluation for readiness
- Execution of licensing agreements
- Technology validation support through MedTechMitra
- National Tech-Summit for wider dissemination and industry engagement
- Paperless electronic Expression of Interest (EoI) for technology transfer
- Technology Transfer and Licensing Facilitation
All of these services are provided without any facilitation fee, making it a highly valuable
resource for early-stage and growth-stage startups in healthcare, med-tech, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and biomedical research.
Why This Matters
For startups and innovators in healthcare, med-tech, bioengineering, and life sciences,
securing intellectual property protection is critical for protecting innovations, attracting
investments, and enabling successful technology translation.
This workshop provides a valuable platform to learn directly from experts and explore
available government-supported IP facilitation mechanisms.
