Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights

The DST–GITAM Technology Enabling Centre successfully organized a seminar titled “Create. Innovate. Protect: IPR for the Academic World” to promote awareness of Intellectual Property Rights and innovation-led collaboration. Experts from leading institutions and industry shared valuable insights on patent strategy, IP management, and research commercialization. The seminar emphasized the critical role of robust IP practices in bridging academia and industry, reinforcing GITAM’s commitment to fostering impactful research and innovation.

MSME Connect 2025

DST–GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC) successfully organized MSME Connect 2025 in Visakhapatnam, fostering industry–academia collaboration and addressing key MSME challenges. Graced by R. V. Hara of Defence Research and Development Organisation, the event brought together over 300 participants and 18 expert speakers. The program showcased 350+ technologies and enabled meaningful collaborations to promote innovation and sustainable growth.

DST G-TEC Team visit to at Akruthi Kendra, BARC, Mumbai for Technology Training

DST–GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC) deputed a five-member team to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for intensive training under the AKRUTI Kendra programme. The team gained hands-on exposure to nearly 30 field-ready technologies across key societal sectors for deployment at GITAM. This initiative strengthens G-TEC’s role in technology translation, promoting rural entrepreneurship and enabling impactful, low-cost technology transfer to MSMEs and community enterprises.

Seminar on Sustainable Packaging – Driving Innovation for a Greener Future

DST–GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC) hosted a Seminar on Sustainable Packaging on 19 August 2025 at VDC, engaging MSMEs, faculty, and research scholars. The session featured insights from N. Nataraj of Indian Institute of Packaging on emerging trends and global standards in eco-friendly packaging. The event reinforced industry–academia collaboration and G-TEC’s commitment to sustainable innovation.

Session on “Technology Transfer and Commercialization” at Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

DST G-TEC conducted an engaging session on “Technology Transfer and Commercialization” at Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences on 5th August, highlighting pathways to translate academic research into market-ready solutions. The session provided practical insights into commercialization, entrepreneurship, and technology adoption in the pharmaceutical sector, receiving enthusiastic participation from students and faculty. The initiative strengthened collaborative efforts to foster innovation and build a robust technology-driven ecosystem.

Empowering Innovation : Session on IPR and Technology Commercialization at Visakha Government Degree College for Women

DST GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC) conducted an interactive session on “A Way to Future Women Entrepreneur and the Role of Patents in Technology Transfer” at Visakha Government Degree College for Women on 22nd October 2025. The session highlighted the role of patents and technology transfer in transforming academic research into market-ready solutions, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship among women students. The program received positive feedback and strengthened collaborative efforts to empower future women entrepreneurs through knowledge-driven growth.

DST G-TEC Industry Interaction with Laghu Udyog Bharti at Vizianagaram

The DST G-TEC team visited the Saripalli Industrial Area in Vizianagaram for an industry interaction programme with Laghu Udyog Bharati, engaging with its executive committee to align GITAM’s technology and capacity-building support with local MSME needs. The team also toured multiple units, gathering firsthand insights on process gaps, quality challenges, and market access issues. These inputs will guide co-created solutions and targeted technology-transfer initiatives to address real industry challenges in the region.

GITAM-BARC MoU for establishing AKRUTI Kendra at Visakhapatnam Campus

GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC), in collaboration with GITAM Deemed University, has signed an MoU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre to establish an AKRUTI Kendra at its Visakhapatnam campus. The centre will serve as a technology demonstration and training hub, enabling the deployment of BARC-developed solutions for MSMEs and local industries. This initiative strengthens technology transfer, promotes techno-entrepreneurship, and advances sustainable, community-focused innovation through academia–industry collaboration.

GITAM – Laghu Udyog Bharati MoU Signing Ceremony

GITAM Deemed to be University has signed an MoU with Laghu Udyog Bharati to strengthen the MSME ecosystem and promote innovation-led growth. Anchored by the DST-supported GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC), the collaboration will connect academic research with industry needs, support technology adoption, and create mentoring avenues for student startups. The partnership reflects a strong shared commitment to advancing industry–academia engagement and sustainable MSME development.

GITAM has received a grant of Rs 3.28 crore from the Department of Science and Technology to establish G-TEC, the first Technology Enabling Centre of Andhra Pradesh to be set up at Visakhapatnam campus.

Mr.Harish Mehta, co-founder of NASSCOM (the National Association of Software and Service Companies), gave a special speech on May 11, 2023, in honour of National Technology Day at the GITAM Deemed to be University of Visakhapatnam. Vice Chancellor of GITAM Professor Dayananda Siddavattam honoured Mr.Harish Mehta on this occasion. Professor D. Gunasekharan and Dr. Raja Phani Pappu, Directors of the research and department cell (RDC), were also faculty members who participated in this initiative.

(DST G-TEC) have successfully transferred the patented technology of GITAM to GAIL (India) Limited. Shri L S Rao ( CGM, Visakhapatnam-GAIL India) mentioned that this technology will help them in leveling the gas pipelines on rough terrains by replacing the traditional sandbags technique.The inventor of this technology is Dr. Chandra Mouli KVVNR from GITAM.

Technology Transfer of Hybrid Solar Dehydrator to Empower Farmers in Mizoram

GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC) has developed a Hybrid Solar Dehydrator, integrating solar and stored energy to ensure 24/7 functionality. This eco-friendly solution helps farmers in Mizoram combat high humidity, reduce post-harvest losses, and extend produce shelf life.

Technology Transfer of Solar drying technology to Ladakh University

GITAM Technology Enabling Centre (G-TEC) has successfully transferred Hybrid Solar Dehydrator technology to the University of Ladakh, benefiting Ladakhi farmers by improving post-harvest drying processes for high-altitude crops such as apricots and sea buckthorn.