New Delhi: The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) during Bharat Tex 2026, marking an important step towards promoting innovation, technology commercialisation, and research-driven growth in India’s textile industry.
The collaboration aims to create stronger linkages between research institutions, startups, and textile industries by supporting the transfer of advanced technologies and strengthening intellectual property (IP) management.
NRDC and NITRA Join Hands to Promote Textile Innovation
Under the MoA, NRDC and NITRA will work together to accelerate the commercialisation of technologies developed through research and innovation.
The partnership will focus on helping researchers, entrepreneurs, and textile companies transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions while ensuring proper protection of intellectual property rights.
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Focus on Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Support
The collaboration will provide support in key areas, including:
- Facilitating technology transfer from research institutions to industries.
- Strengthening intellectual property protection and management.
- Supporting startups and innovators in commercialising new technologies.
- Encouraging collaboration between academia and the textile industry.
- Promoting knowledge sharing across the textile ecosystem.
Through these efforts, the partnership aims to create an innovation-friendly environment and enhance the competitiveness of India’s textile sector.
MoA Signed During Bharat Tex 2026
The agreement was signed during Bharat Tex 2026, a major platform showcasing India’s textile capabilities, innovations, and opportunities for collaboration among industry stakeholders.
The MoA reflects the shared commitment of NRDC and NITRA to strengthen research commercialisation and support technology-led development in the textile sector.
Supporting Growth of India’s Textile Industry
The NRDC-NITRA partnership is expected to play a significant role in bridging the gap between research and industry by enabling faster adoption of innovative solutions.By encouraging industry-academia collaboration, the initiative will help researchers and businesses develop sustainable technologies, improve productivity, and contribute to the growth of India’s textile ecosystem.
About NRDC
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) is a government enterprise that promotes the commercialization of technologies developed by public-funded research institutions in India. It plays a key role in technology transfer, licensing, and bridging the gap between research and industry, enabling scientific innovations to reach markets and benefit society.
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