Overview

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a leading institution in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) filing, protection, and commercialization. With a comprehensive IP policy in place, SRMIST actively encourages faculty, students, and innovators to transform their ideas into impactful products that serve societal needs. All IP-related activities are managed by the Centre for Intellectual Asset Protection (CIAP), which functions as the central hub for guiding, safeguarding, managing, and commercializing the intellectual assets of the university community. To further enhance awareness and student engagement, the institute regularly organizes training and development programs focused on IP protection and innovation. SRMIST is among the few institutions in India to have filed IPs across a wide range of disciplines, offering a vibrant platform for inventors to connect with industries and investors for potential commercialization opportunities. Read More.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a leading institution in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) filing, protection, and commercialization. With a comprehensive IP policy in place, SRMIST actively encourages faculty, students, and innovators to transform their ideas into impactful products that serve societal needs. All IP-related activities are managed by the Centre for Intellectual Asset Protection (CIAP), which functions as the central hub for guiding, safeguarding, managing, and commercializing the intellectual assets of the university community. To further enhance awareness and student engagement, the institute regularly organizes training and development programs focused on IP protection and innovation. SRMIST is among the few institutions in India to have filed IPs across a wide range of disciplines, offering a vibrant platform for inventors to connect with industries and investors for potential commercialization opportunities. The institute’s achievements in patenting have earned national recognition, notably the National Intellectual Property Award 2018 from the Intellectual Property Office of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, for being the "Top Indian Academic Institution for Patents Commercialization." To date, SRMIST has filed over 949 patents, with 849+ published and 393 granted. Complementing these efforts, the SRM Technology Transfer Office (TTO) plays a crucial role in facilitating the transition of innovations and technologies from research labs to real-world applications. TTO ensures that the knowledge generated within SRMIST reaches industry and society effectively, through a well-structured process that aligns with legal, ethical, and institutional standards. Together, CIAP and TTO embody SRMIST’s commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem of innovation, IP protection, and technology transfer—empowering researchers and innovators to make a meaningful impact beyond academia. Read More.