Technology Transfer from a Technical University: A Case Study of IIT Delhi

413-416The paper touches upon the global perspective of technology transfer process from technical universities and academic institutions. The role of FITT (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer), the technology transfer office of IIT, Delhi, is described. The different components of technology transfer process, some successful case studies from the institute are described. With globalisation of Indian economy, it is time that entrepreneurs and the industry at large in India should develop effective interactive relationship with the academia with a view to enhancing technological capability for competitive advantage