Tdpc Annual Report 2017-18
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Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Centre ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 An Autonomous Society of Confederation of Indian Industry Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Centre Annual Report | 2017-2018 1 Annual Report | 2017-2018 CONTENTS PAGE Chairman's Message 3 TNTDPC Governing Board Members 2017-18 4 Executive Committee 2017-18 5 About TNTDPC 6 Services 6 Focus 8 Activities 9 2 Annual Report | 2017-2018 Chairman's Message MSME sector is acknowledged as the backbone of the modern Indian economy for its crucial role in equitable growth and social inclusion. The merit of the sector lies in its spread in terms of employment potential and improving the standard of living, especially for the marginalized and those living in challenging terrains. To enable the sector to achieve its full potential, the Government has prioritized favorable policies and schemes like Startup India, Make in India, Skill India, and MUDRA loans for the sustainable growth of MSMEs and Indian economy. Technology upgradation and Digital India scheme plays a vital role in the development of MSMEs and also acts as a catalyst to be more competitive in the existing business environment. TNTDPC as one of the technology wings of CII plays a pivotal role between industries, institutes, Government, International partners and many other potential stakeholders to visualize the latest technological dissemination and trends whilst developing a stronger business network. The Centre has been effective in utilizing its networking platforms and consultation to facilitate the knowledge transfer. Activities in the year 2017-18 have come up with potential results in sectors like Agro Food Processing, Automotive, IPR and emerging technologies. Conference on Aerospace and Defence, Industrial Waste Management, Cyber Security, Intellectual Property Rights for Startups are some of the effective medium the Centre deploys to reach the sectoral players. TNTDPC offers commendable assistance for MSMEs & entrepreneurs and is often preferred as a ‘Single Window Solution’ for Intellectual Property Rights (Patents, Trademarks - TM, Copyright and Geographical Indications). The Centre has done more than 500 IP services including filing of patents, patent searches, TM filings, TM searches and IP Consultation for MSMEs, Academia and entrepreneurs. The Centre also houses online IPR advisory services for the MSMEs. The Centre has been closely working with CSIR and identified as one of the partners to disseminate in translating CSIR technologies for promoting and marketing of knowledgebase. Considering the above trends, I wish the Centre to move onto the next level to become a Technology Powerhouse of the State for Knowledge transfer and facilitation. I am confident that these efforts would certainly enhance the development of the nation in its own way to frame an appropriate policy and institutional reforms that have the potential to translate the challenges into opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth. P Ravichandran Chairman TNTDPC Executive Committee 3 Annual Report | 2017-2018 TNTDPC Governing Board Members 2017 - 18 Designation in Name of the Official Official Designation Governing Board Secretary, Technology Development Board, Dr Bindu Dey President Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India Mr P Ravichandran Vice President Chairman, CII - Tamil Nadu State Council Secretary, Industries Dept, Mr Atulya Misra, IAS Member Govt. of Tamil Nadu Mr Mangat Ram Sharma, IAS Member Secretary, MSME Dept, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Industries Commissioner, Dr Rajendra Kumar, IAS Member Govt. of Tamil Nadu Mr Satyabrata Sahoo, IAS Member Managing Director, TIIC Limited Director, Entrepreneurship Development Dr P Rama Mohana Rao, IAS Member And Innovation Institute, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Ms Apoorva, IAS Member Managing Director, TANSIDCO Ltd Director, MSME Development Institute, Mr Sivagnanam S Member Chennai Mr M Ponnuswami Member Vice Chairman, CII – Tamil Nadu Mr K P Gopal Member Convenor, MSME Panel, CII – Tamil Nadu Dr M Rajaram Member/Honorary Treasurer Vice Chancellor, Anna University Mr C Babu Member President, TANSTIA Mr Sathish Raman Member Regional Director, CII (SR) Mr K Ramesh Member Head, CII – Tamil Nadu State Office Dr Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Dr Y S Rajan Permanent Member Professor, ISRO Headquarters, Bangalore Executive Director - Technology, Mr Anjan Das Permanent Member CII, New Delhi Col. R Raghunathan (Retd.) Member Secretary Head - TNTDPC 4 Annual Report | 2017-2018 Executive Committee 2017 - 18 Designation in Name of the Official Official Designation Governing Board Chairman, Mr P Ravichandran Chairman, CII - Tamil Nadu State Council TNTDPC Executive Committee Vice Chairman, Vice Chairman, CII - Tamil Nadu State Council TNTDPC Executive Committee Mr Sivagnanam S Member Director, MSME-DI, Chennai Mr M Ponnuswami Member Vice Chairman, CII – Tamil Nadu Mr K P Gopal Member Convenor, MSME Panel, CII – Tamil Nadu Mr Sathish Raman Member Regional Director, CII (SR) Treasurer, Mr M Ramesh Director- Finance, CII (SR) TNTDPC Governing Board Col. R Raghunathan (Retd.) Member Secretary Head - TNTDPC 5 Annual Report | 2017-2018 About TNTDPC Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Centre (TNTDPC) is a joint initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). TNTDPC is incorporated as a Society. It is governed by an apex Governing Council chaired by the Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and consisting of members from Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu, Industry and CII. TNTDPC assists in planning programs and methods to create awareness among the MSMEs regarding new technology and innovations and insists on implementing of right technologies for business and for social benefit. TNTDPC functions as an intermediary role between industries, institutes, Government, International partners and many other potential stakeholders to visualize the technological needs and trends whilst developing a stronger business network. It has been effective in utilizing its conferences, seminars, workshop, training programmes and consultation as a platform to meet the technological needs. FoodCon, AgriCon, and Conference on Automotive R & D Trends, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Technologies, Electronics, Design, Celebrations on World IP day are some of the effective medium the centre deploys to reach the sectoral players. TNTDPC is a unique model in the country conceived as a one stop shop for Technology Development & Promotion, Technology Upgradation and Induction of New Technologies in Tamil Nadu. The major task of the centre is focused towards providing a helping hand to the Micro, Small & Medium businesses and entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu to reach and to compete in the global market place through technology innovation and meeting international standards. The Centre provides a user-friendly environment by linking support and guidance from global experts in upgrading the industrial growth of the state. The Centre uses networks of institutions/agencies globally, in order to stimulate innovation and successfully execute MSME technology projects and help them in problem solving. Services Broadly TNTDPC offers the following services: Technology Awareness & Identification Technology Development and / or upgradation 6 Annual Report | 2017-2018 Research Promotion for New Product Introduction (NPI) Technology Sourcing and / or Transfer Technology Commercialization Quality Control IPR Services Promotion of Technologies leading to Societal Benefits (Concept-to- Commissioning Support) Technology Awareness & Identification We assist in planning programs or methods to increase awareness in MSMEs of the latest inventions, innovations or best practices globally and additionally help MSMEs identify the right technology. Technology Development and / or upgradation We assist MSMEs in developing technology or upgrade existing operations through a network of R&D Labs/Academic Institute or consultants. The upgradation includes all the technology requirements of a company in raw materials, process, quality, packaging, etc. Research Promotion for New Product Introduction (NPI) We promote basic research for New Product Introduction (NPI). The research assistance offered via the network will encompass all activities from feasibility to launch. Technology Sourcing & Transfer We are tied up with a vast network of national and international research institutes and experts. Our services include identifying the right technology source, expert evaluation of technology and if required, requirements. We also help our clients in negotiating the best 'technology transfer' deals with the technology providers. For this purpose, the Centre provides information on the required international trade regulations and standards. Technology Commercialization As a logical extension to the Technology Sourcing & transfer Services, we provide a helping hand to the entrepreneurs and industries in commercialization of technologies. 7 Annual Report | 2017-2018 The Centre assists MSMEs in converting a lab-scale or a concept (patentable) product to a pilot-scale product and eventually get it tested by nationally / internationally accredited labs and if required, test-market it for further commercialization. Quality control The Centre assists MSMEs in identifying methods to improve quality and yield of products. We also help in identifying the appropriate quality tools like TQM, Six Sigma, etc. IPR Services / Assistance