Industrial Research And Consultancy Centre

President Murmu inaugurates India’s first Homegrown Car-T Cell Therapy at IIT Bombay

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer. As this line of treatment, named “CAR-T cell therapy”, is accessible and affordable, it provides a new hope for the whole of humankind. She expressed confidence that it will be successful in giving new lives to countless patients.

The Etherion, a cutting-edge Electric Formula-style car

On March 27th, IIT Bombay Racing proudly unveiled their latest marvel: the Etherion, a cutting-edge Electric Formula-style car. This milestone marks the 13th electric vehicle crafted by the team since their transition to the EV category in 2011. Collaborating with the esteemed Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company, the team achieved a breakthrough with the creation of the first-ever Carbon Fiber Monocoque. This innovation not only sheds significant weight but also enhances driver safety while fortifying the chassis with increased strength and rigidity.

MoU with WIPO, DBT and IIT Delhi

We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and IIT Bombay.

This MoU is geared towards fostering the development of intellectual property (IP) knowledge through IP-related course materials within the Biodesign Program. It also includes the establishment of a WIPO-supported Global Health Innovation Fellowship Initiative, enabling international Fellows to participate in the program.

Prof. Bellare from the Department of Chemical Engineering had represented IITB as a faculty member with significant IP generation in the Republic Day function

Commemorating the 75th Republic Day, Government of India invited various distinguished patent holders and inventors to acknowledge their ingenuity and substantial contributions in the field of science & technology, and raise the stature of India globally.

IIT Bombay is honoured to be recognised as a distinguished patent holder, for its contribution in generation and deployment of various Intellectual Properties, and playing an important role in the economic growth of the country.