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Industrial Partnership

Industrial partners, collaboration with national & international R&D centres / institutes, academic partners.

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We seek national and international collaborators to augment our strengths and accelerate the pace of innovation and commercialization.

This invitation is to industries engaged or interested in the use or manufacturing of microelectronic devices and those industries engaged in making printed products, chemical synthesis or equipment manufacturing.

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    Observer Members (Tier I)

    1. Meant for those who would like to explore what flexible electronics is before taking their business decisions.
    2. In-depth discussions with Centre regarding possibilities of developing a collaborative project.
    3. Be invited to attend our annual industrial meet, and
    4. Receive periodic newsletters regarding developments at the Centre.

    Collaborator Members (Tier II)

    1. For those aware of the developments/business potential of flexible electronics.
    2. To initiate projects with the goal of commercialization and future benefits.
    3. Allows an industry to launch exploratory projects to

      4. i) check feasibility
      iii) have access to the IP for future commercialization while still sharing the risk with the Center.
      ii) jointly develop IP.

    4. Possibility of joint funding of the projects.
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12 Key Benefits @ NCFlexE Centre

  • NCFlexE Team

    Work with interdisciplinary NCFlexE Team consisting of faculties, scientists and engineers drawn from all over the world and project staff.

  • Center’s core IP

    Close look at the center's IP.

  • The unique lab to piloting facility under one roof

    Access to state-of-the-art processing facilities and infrastructure. Sharing of resources in innovation and towards manufacturability at lower cost of development and risks.

  • Co-development opportunity

    Opportunity for collaborative development of prototypes with partial funding from the center or just learn through project execution and hands-on training before project execution.

  • Interactive & networking

    Synergistic interaction and networking among Indian and global industries engaged in product development, materials and equipment manufacturing and sharing of road-maps and supporting each other's need to grow together.

  • Platform for interaction

    Offer of a platform for a meaningful interaction between industry and academia.

  • Technical assistance

    Technical assistance to industry during commercialization phase of advanced R&D in flexible electronics.

  • Development of global benchmark

    Participation in the development of global benchmarks and Indian standards for flexible electronic products.

  • Human Resource Development

    Ready access to trained manpower (students) for hiring.

  • Specified Consultancy/advisory services

    Possibility of pursuing a higher education degree.

  • State of the art prototyping facility

    Possibility of placing personnel in IITK, with access to institute wide laboratories, library, characterization and workshop facilities.

  • Institute amenities

    Access to institute amenities for the placed personnel commonly available in residential campus (schools, health center, sports facilities etc.)

How To Become a Member ?

Members could interact with the Center by two means, by becoming

  • Partners
    • Meant for those who are aware of the developments and business potential of flexible electronics and would like to initiate projects with the goal of commercialization and future benefits.
    • It allows an industry to jointly develop IP and have access to it for future commercialization while still sharing the risk with the NCFlexE Center.
    • There is also a possibility of joint funding of the projects.
    Features
    • Jointly defines and executes projects with the center. Part of project cost could be met in PPP mode. The extent of public funding for project depends on specific agreement.
    • Post personnel at IIT Kanpur for execution of project at no additional cost. Specific IP agreement in relation to the project.
  • Observers
    • Meant for those who would like to explore what flexible electronics is before taking their business decisions.
    • It allows an industry to place its personnel in the NCFlexE Center and gain practical experience.
    • An observer industry does not have any specific project with the center, access to financial support for industry specific projects or ownership/rights to center's IP. The posted personnel work on existing projects as part of NCFlexE Team.
    Features
    • Post personnel at the Center for a small fee for hands-on training as part of NCFlexE Team.
    • The current rate is Rs. 2.5 lakhs per person per annum.
    • No claim on IP.

Interested parties can get in touch with us: [email protected]

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