Technology Transfer and Licensing

Steps involved in Technology Management & Transfer

Procedure for licensing IIT Delhi's technologies

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   Step 1: Identify and assess the technology

   Interested companies may explore the available technologies for licensing from: the list of technologies available for licensing on the FITT website, the list of recently filed IP on the FITT website, and IIT Delhi's website.
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   Step 2: Query regarding technology — contact us

   Once the technology has been identified, the company may contact the FITT technology transfer team at ipr@fitt-iitd.in to resolve queries and provide the information required for evaluating the technology. At this stage, non-confidential information will be shared.
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   Step 3: Need additional technical information — sign an NDA

   Write to us for additional technical and scientific details / information, or for setting up a meeting or call with the inventor. At this stage, the company and FITT / IITD may enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
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   Step 4: Submit a license application

   After deciding to pursue a technology for licensing, the company will be asked to submit a letter of intent on their letterhead along with a license application (download below).
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   Step 5: Assessment of application by FITT

   Once the license application is received at our end, FITT will do a quick assessment and revert.
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   Step 6: Sharing of term sheet

   After the assessment, FITT will propose a term sheet to the company.
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   Step 7: Negotiation, if any

   Terms are negotiated where needed.
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   Step 8: Execution of license agreement

   Execution of the license agreement enables the company to manufacture, sell and market the technology. FITT wants to assure that the academia–industry relationship is mutually beneficial as we partner in the commercialization efforts.