CSIR Technology Transfer Event and Commercial Launches
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organized a Technology Transfer Event at its New Delhi headquarters on July 23, 2026, bringing together scientists, industry partners, technology adopters, and strategic stakeholders. The event, organized by CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) from Chandigarh, featured the transfer of four indigenous technologies to industry partners and the commercial launch of an IoT-enabled rural water monitoring system.
Technology Transfers to Industry Partners
CSIR licensed three specific technologies to M/s Pump Academy Private Limited, Bengaluru: the Induction Motor Stethoscope (MSCOPE), Portable & Universal Motor-cum-Pump Performance Monitor (PU-MPPM), and i-Power Quality Analyser (IPQA). Additionally, the Optical Module and Beam Combiner Assembly for Head-Up Display (HUD) for SU-30 aircraft programmes was transferred to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Panchkula.
Commercial Launch of Water Monitoring System
The event marked the commercial launch of the Affordable IoT-enabled Water Service Delivery, Measurement and Monitoring Sensing System for Rural Deployment through M/s Biometry Technologies Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. This system enables advanced monitoring of water quality, quantity, and service delivery in rural areas.
Royalty Earnings from Defence Technologies
CSIR-CSIO received ₹1.67 crore as royalty from BEL, Panchkula during FY 2025-26 for licensed production of indigenous military avionics technologies. These technologies included Head-Up Display (HUD), Drogue Lights, Taxi Landing Lights, HUD I Level Tester, and Boresight Alignment Tool technologies. This achievement reflects CSIR-CSIO's sustained partnership with Indian industry and growing contribution to indigenous defence manufacturing.
Leadership Recognition and Strategic Direction
Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of DSIR, congratulated the CSIR-CSIO team and appreciated the laboratory's efforts under Prof. Shantanu Bhattacharya's leadership in accelerating technology development, increasing external cash flow, expanding industry partnerships, and enhancing technology transfer. She emphasized that successful commercialization of indigenous technologies is central to CSIR's mission of translating research into products that create value for industry while delivering tangible benefits to society, aligned with national priorities and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.