TechEx.in is a Technology Transfer Hub at Venture Center, Pune supported by National Biopharma Mission (implemented by BIRAC). Our aim is to help technology developers and technology commercialization entities find each other, forge collaborations and advance the technology closer to the market in a win-win partnership.

In this matchmaker, TechEx.in would act as a neutral, competent and efficient interface to see technologies to fruition. 

Timelines for Technology Providers for Showcase 2 – Skin & Personal Care: 

• Call open for Technology providers and seekers: 07 July 2023 to 15 September 2023
• TechEx.in team will then compile, group, select, vet, qualify:  15 August 2023 to 20 September 2023
• Template sharing for technology pitch with Technology providers: 20 September 2023
• Technology Showcase Event: Showcase 2 – 21 September 2023 (Register Here)
  • Bringing/attracting both sides to the table
  • Curate and organize
  • Arrange sponsor
• Expression of Interest (EoI) from seeker : 
• Post EoI support will be offered free of cost* by TechEx.in team via a dedicated single-point case manager. This would involve follow-up, facilitating information exchange, facilitate IP filing if required prior to exchange of information, suggest modes of engagement, provide deal structure, facilitate negotiation and agreements.
• Outcome expected: Agreements or joint proposals.
  • Technology transfer agreements (options, license, assignment)
  • Technology co-development projects
  • Startups
  • Investment accompanied by a tech transfer
• Further support that would be offered by TechEx.in team: Advise on raising funds, mentor, contract management

Timelines for Technology Providers for Showcase 1 – Food and Nutrition :

• Call open for Technology providers and seekers: 26 August 2022 to 08 October 2022
• TechEx.in team will then compile, group, select, vet, qualify:  09 October 2022 to 15 January 2023
• Template sharing for technology pitch with Technology providers: 15 January 2023
• Technology Showcase Event: Showcase 1 – 03 February 2022 (Register here)
  • Bringing/attracting both sides to the table
  • Curate and organize
  • Arrange sponsor
• Expression of Interest (EoI) from seeker : 
• Post EoI support will be offered free of cost* by TechEx.in team via a dedicated single-point case manager. This would involve follow-up, facilitating information exchange, facilitate IP filing if required prior to exchange of information, suggest modes of engagement, provide deal structure, facilitate negotiation and agreements.
• Outcome expected: Agreements or joint proposals.
  • Technology transfer agreements (options, license, assignment)
  • Technology co-development projects
  • Startups
  • Investment accompanied by a tech transfer
• Further support that would be offered by TechEx.in team: Advise on raising funds, mentor, contract management

Process for Technology Seekers:

Seeking unique challenges from technology seekers in Sustainable Ingredients in Food/ Nutrition and Personal Care

Please refer to our program TechNet: www.techex.in/technet

*Note: TechEx is the regional TTO appointed by BIRAC, to service R&D institutions based out of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh. The post EoI support will be free of cost for participants from these regions. TechEx might have to work with other regional TTOs for participants based on their geographical location. The working arrangement might differ in this case. Any such differences will be informed upfront to the participants, based on which they can take a decision to proceed.