Govind Sharma

Technology Transfer Advisor

With over 33 years of experience at the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), an enterprise of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, Mr. Sharma brings unparalleled expertise in the evaluation, development, monitoring, and commercialization of technologies. A seasoned professional in managing intellectual property, Mr. Sharma has been instrumental in protecting and commercializing innovations across various sectors.

Key Contributions:

Technology Commercialization: Led numerous projects that have successfully brought new technologies to market, driving innovation and economic growth. Intellectual Property Management: Expert in navigating the complexities of intellectual property rights, having developed and implemented IP policies and facilitated technology transfer processes. Entrepreneurship and Skill Development: Organized and conducted several Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) and IPR awareness initiatives, particularly in educational institutions, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and professionals.

Notable Projects:

Solar Drying of Turmeric in Mizoram: Commissioned a project to enhance the agricultural value chain through solar drying technology. Skill Development in Toy Making: Trained 1,200 tribal women in Madhya Pradesh in wooden educational toy making, empowering them with sustainable livelihood skills. Aloe Vera Processing Plant: Installed a 1 TPD Aloe Vera processing plant in Sirsa, promoting the commercialization of local agricultural products.

 

Publications:

1. Polyurethane- A Versatile Polymer; Chem.& Petrochem. J; Feb.1982.
2. Antioxidants; Popular Plastics; April 1988
3. Rice Husk Particle Board-The Wealth from the Waste; Seminar on Rice, Ravi Shankar University Raipur; Nov.1990
4. NRDC & Growing Indian Pesticide Industry; Fusion Asia; June 1992
5. State of R&D in Indian Industry; Rajasthan Patrika; 18th Aug.1997.
6. Intellectual Property Rights & MSMEs; IIA News, Year 14, Vol. 12, Dec- 2013.

 

Member Committee:
1. Member, Expert Committee of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India on Solar Thermal Demonstration Programme
2. Member, Expert Committee for the establishment of Institute Technology Management Unit of the CSK, Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur
3. Member of the Curriculum Committee of National Academy of Agriculture Research Management, Hyderabad, Ministry of Agriculture, (Govt. of India) for Post-graduate programme in Intellectual Property and Technology Management in Agriculture.
4. Member, Steering Committee, Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre, NEISBUD, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Industries, Govt. of India
5. Member, Environmental Management Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi
6. External Examiner, IIS University, Jaipur for IPR
7. Member of Patent Agent Examination Board (Viva-Voce), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
8. Adviser/Mentor, Technology Business Incubator, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
9. Member, Advisory Board, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell, (Under the aegis of NSTEDB), Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida (UP)
10. Adviser, Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre, Hi-Tech Institute of Engineering & Technology, Ghaziabad
11. Member, Expert Panel, Atal Incubation Centre, DIT University, Dehradun.
12. Expert Member, ‘Startup India Initiative ‘, Technology Business Incubator, KIET, Ghaziabad
13. Jury Member, “Dream Companies to Work for Awards” World HRD Congress, 16 Feb 2013, Mumbai
14. Adviser/Member, IPR Cell, IMS College of Engineering Ghaziabad
15. Mentor to Incubates based at Indiagram Lab Foundation, New Delhi
16. Adviser (IPR), Sangam University, Bhilwara
17. Expert Member. IPR Cell. Dr. K. N. Modi University. Niwai, Rajasthan
18. Mentor, SSCBS Innovation & Incubation Foundation (Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies - SSCBS, University of Delhi)
19. Expert Member, IPR Cell, Gyan Vihar UNIVERSITY, Jaipur.
20. Expert Member, IEDC, Indraprastha Engineering College, Sahibabad
21. Mentor, Atal Incubation Centre, Dr. B R Ambedkar University, Aurangabad.
22. Mentor, Great Lake Balachandran Incubator, Manama, TN
23. Mentor, Dream Hatcher Incubation Centre, Gwalior Smart City Project
24. Mentor, Spark Incubation Centre, Sagar Smart City Project
25. Mentor, Jabalpur Incubation Centre, Jabalpur Smart City Project
26. Mentor, 9 Unicorns, Mumbai
27. Mentor, T-Hub, Hyderabad

 

As an advisor , Mr. Govind Sharma leverages this extensive background to provide strategic guidance in technology scouting, intellectual property management, and the commercialization of cutting-edge innovations. Mr. Sharma is committed to advancing mission of driving technological progress and supporting the next generation of innovators.