Driving Innovation: State Hosts Patent Workshop for Researchers and Startups

A one-day patent workshop was held at CSIR-NIIST, focusing on innovation in research and startups. Inaugurated by Professor Sabu A, it stressed the importance of R&D investments and enhancing academia-industry ties for a robust innovation ecosystem. The workshop aimed to impart patent filing and drafting skills.

A one-day patent workshop for researchers and startups took place at CSIR-NIIST, marking the Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav 2026, which coincided with World Intellectual Property Day.

The event was a collaborative effort between CSIR-NIIST and the Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment. Underlining the significance of research and development investment, Professor Sabu A, who inaugurated the workshop, emphasized the challenge of translating patents into commercially viable products.

Sabu also advocated for stronger academia-industry partnerships to boost the innovation ecosystem. The workshop aimed to equip participants with essential skills in patent filing and practical expertise. Launched in 2023, the Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav is an annual intellectual property awareness campaign organized under the 'Ideas for Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.