ISRO Transfers Five Key Technologies to Private Firms

Fast Summary

• Teh Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-space) facilitated the transfer of five ISRO-developed technologies to five private Indian companies.
• These transfers aim to enhance self-reliance,reduce imports,promote commercialisation,and extend space technology applications into automotive,biomedical,and industrial manufacturing sectors.
• One key technology, the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module by the space Request Centre (SAC), was acquired by M/s Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd., Pune, specifically for biomedical use in high-volume RT-PCR kit production.
• Another technology – RTV silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) – was transferred to M/s Crest Speciality Resins Pvt.Ltd.,Ahmedabad,for solar panel bonding applications.
• Additional transfers include advanced film adhesives acquired by Azista Composites Pvt. Ltd.; a 30W HMC DC-DC Converter acquired by Ananth Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; and anodisation of a 3D-printed alloy transferred to Pushpak Aerospace India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru.
• With these partnerships, IN-SPACe has executed 98 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with industries so far.

Indian Opinion Analysis
This set of technology transfers underscores India’s growing efforts toward space-sector indigenisation and cross-sector innovation through public-private collaboration. By leveraging ISRO’s advanced technologies for diverse applications beyond customary aerospace uses-such as in biomedical diagnostics or renewable energy-the initiative not only reduces dependence on imports but also positions Indian industries as competitive players in evolving global value chains. Additionally,facilitating local production could accelerate economic benefits while fostering technological innovation within domestic markets. As industry scales up usage from these agreements under IN-SPACe’s coordination alongside ISRO’s expertise, such developments reflect India’s strategic pivot towards integrating cutting-edge science into broader areas of national growth.

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