IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and IIT Delhi.

The primary objective of this MoU is to promote the advancement of intellectual property (IP) knowledge by integrating IP-related course materials into the Biodesign Program. Additionally, it encompasses the launch of a WIPO-backed Global Health Innovation Fellowship Initiative, which will enable international Fellows to actively participate in the program.

These fellowships are set to be rolled out across several DBT Biodesign Centres situated at IIT Bombay, Hinduja Hospital, Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, as well as at IIT Delhi and AIIMS in New Delhi. This significant collaboration represents a commendable effort in fostering both intellectual property and public health, underscoring the Institute’s collective commitment to fostering institutional cooperation.

The signing ceremony was honoured by the presence of distinguished guests including:

–  Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology
–  Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO
–  Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology
–  Dr. Kalaiselvi, DG-CSIR
–  Dr. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science of Technology (DST)
–  Prof. Sachin Patwardhan, Dean (R&D) of IIT Bombay…
–  …and others

IIT Bombay congratulates Prof. Rohit Srivastava and his team for their invaluable collaboration and steadfast support. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in addressing global health challenges and nurturing the potential of budding innovators.