National Medical Commission (TNN) NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked all medical colleges across the country to encourage faculty, doctors, researchers and students to patent healthcare innovations through a government-funded Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) initiative aimed at helping turn medical research into healthcare products and technologies.In an advisory issued on July 1, the NMC directed all medical colleges and institutions to widely disseminate information about ICMR’s Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative and encourage innovators to use the platform for patent filing and technology transfer. The initiative offers fully government-funded support to help researchers protect their intellectual property and translate research outcomes into healthcare products and technologies for public benefit.The Commission said the initiative aligns with its objective of promoting research, innovation and excellence in medical education, adding that wider participation by medical colleges would strengthen India’s healthcare innovation ecosystem.Besides patent filing, Patent Mitra also supports technology transfer, helping innovators move discoveries from laboratories to commercial development and public use. The NMC has asked colleges to actively publicise the initiative among faculty members, clinicians, researchers and students to encourage greater participation.The advisory said details of the initiative are available on the Patent Mitra portal and asked institutions to contact ICMR for assistance related to the programme.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Eyes New Industrial Era As CM Adhikari Targets FDI Growth And Manufacturing ExpansionTMC Power Battle Escalates As Ritabrata Faction Takes Over Party HQ, Stakes Claim To SymbolCentre Directs Apple, Google To Remove 7 Apps From Their Stores Over E-Rickshaw Shutdown ScareCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’123PhotostoriesWhat would you do? I found out my friends have a separate WhatsApp group without me; 5 women share what they did next60-second money lesson: The first three things to do after your salary is credited5 ingredients to mix with curry leaf oil for faster hair growthLabrador Retriever vs Golden Retriver vs Beagle: Which is best suited for families with children10 deadliest snakes in the world and where can travellers find them”I make really good Indian…” Taylor Swift reveals her love for cooking this fiber-rich vegetarian dishKangana Ranaut channels vintage femme fatale glamour in a fierce all-black look for ‘Lock Upp 2’From his bond with Dilip Joshi to watching IPL match with SRK in his vanity: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Goli aka Kush Shah spoke about his journey8 traditional South Indian rice dishes for a light, healthy summer dinner (with calories)BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch event123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan
NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked all medical colleges across the country to encourage faculty, doctors, researchers and students to patent healthcare innovations through a government-funded Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) initiative aimed at helping turn medical research into healthcare products and technologies.In an advisory issued on July 1, the NMC directed all medical colleges and institutions to widely disseminate information about ICMR’s Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative and encourage innovators to use the platform for patent filing and technology transfer. The initiative offers fully government-funded support to help researchers protect their intellectual property and translate research outcomes into healthcare products and technologies for public benefit.The Commission said the initiative aligns with its objective of promoting research, innovation and excellence in medical education, adding that wider participation by medical colleges would strengthen India’s healthcare innovation ecosystem.Besides patent filing, Patent Mitra also supports technology transfer, helping innovators move discoveries from laboratories to commercial development and public use. The NMC has asked colleges to actively publicise the initiative among faculty members, clinicians, researchers and students to encourage greater participation.The advisory said details of the initiative are available on the Patent Mitra portal and asked institutions to contact ICMR for assistance related to the programme.
