Expert Talk on Process of Innovation Development, Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Commercialization of Lab Technologies & Tech Transfer
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre organised an expert talk on “Process of Innovation Development & Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Commercialization of Lab Technologies & Tech-Transfer” on 7 October 2026, from 1.00 PM to 4.00 PM at the Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation, as part of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Second Quarter Event for the academic year 2025–2026.
The programme featured Dr. Prabhakar Sekar, Innovation Manager, Sri Sairam Engineering College, as the resource person. He shared valuable insights into the stages of innovation development, the concept and significance of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), and the processes involved in translating laboratory research into commercially viable technologies.
The session focused on identifying the different stages of technological development, assessing the readiness of innovations for practical application, and understanding the challenges involved in technology commercialisation and transfer. It also highlighted the importance of industry–academia collaboration, intellectual property protection, and strategic planning in bridging the gap between research and real-world implementation.
The expert talk aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of innovation management and encourage them to explore pathways for translating research findings and innovative ideas into practical solutions with commercial and societal value.
The programme was organised under the guidance of Dr. K. Sabitha, IIC Convenor, with the support of Dr. P. A. Sudhir, Principal, and Dr. Sai Prakash LeoMuthu, Chairman & CEO, Sairam Institutions.
The event contributed to strengthening the institution’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by promoting awareness of technology readiness, research commercialisation, and technology transfer, thereby encouraging a culture of innovation and translational research among participants.
