About the Program

The program aims to empower students and faculty by equipping them with essential knowledge on intellectual property (IP) commercialization and technology transfer. By fostering a culture of research, patenting, and industry collaboration, the initiative strengthens institutional innovation. It leads to increased awareness, stronger industry-academia linkages, and a rise in patents and startups—contributing to a vibrant innovation ecosystem and national economic growth.

Objectives of the Program

  • Empowering Innovators – Equip students and faculty with knowledge of IP commercialization and technology transfer to transform ideas into marketable solutions.
  • Strengthening Institutional Innovation – Foster a culture of research, patenting, and industry collaboration to enhance the institution’s impact.
  • Driving National Growth – Contribute to economic development by promoting innovation-led entrepreneurship and global competitiveness.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Increased Awareness & Participation – Students and faculty gain a clear understanding of IP commercialization and technology transfer, leading to more research-driven innovations.
  • Enhanced Industry-Academia Collaboration – Institutions establish stronger connections with industries, facilitating research commercialization and startup incubatio.
  • Boost in Patents & Startups – A rise in patent filings, licensing deals, and innovation-driven startups, contributing to national economic growth.

Important Date

Event Details Date
Important Date 25th April 2025
Time 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Target Audience Students and Faculty Members of AIT
Type of program Offline
Venue Seminar Hall, Mechanical Block, Acharya Campus

Committee Members

  • Dr. C. K. Marigowda, Principal, AIT
  • Dr. Rajashekhar Patil – Head, Quality Assurance, Acharya Institutes
  • Dr. Muthukumar Chockalingam – IPR Coordinator, AIT
  • Prof. Amshumali A Anand – Head, IPR Cell, Acharya Institutes
  • Dr. Attel Manjunath – Head, Institute Innovation Council, AIT
  • Dr. Nataraju A B – Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Prof. Anita Bai – Department of Management Studies
  • Dr. S Pandikumar – Department of MCA
  • Dr. Manjunatha K. N. – Department of Mechatronics Engineering
  • Prof. Yogesh N – Department of Information Science and Engineering
  • Dr. Giriraju Prakash Babu - Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Prof. Jovin Deglus - Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Prof. Liny P – Department of Biotechnology
  • Prof. Shadakshari R– Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Prof. Sunil S K – Department of Civil Engineering
  • Prof. Lakshmikanth Reddy V – Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Prof. Kumaran Thirugnanasambantham – Department of Aeronautical Engineering
  • Dr. Bebeto Rai – Department of Chemistry
  • Dr. Deva Arunkumar – Department of Physics
  • Dr. Girisha A – Department of Mathematics

Resource Persons Details

Murthy

Dr. S K Murthy

Designation : Founder & Managing Partner Satatham Kritam Legal Solutions LLP, Bangalore.

Geetha

Ms. Geetha Shree

Designation : LLM Candidate, National Law School of India University