CSIR-NCL wishes to establish synergistic collaborations with our stakeholders through simple and transparent business models as below:

• Sponsored Research: Transactional relationship for performing the target-specific R&D and demonstration of process/product with flexible exclusivity/non-exclusivity and IP terms.
• Knowhow/IP Licensing: Technology transfer model for licensing in-house developed technologies.
• Consultancy Services: Fees for advisory use of scientists’ unique expertise and experience for specific R&D requirements without any work done at the laboratory.
• Technical Services: Fees for utilizing analytical and characterization facilities of the laboratory for specific research without any involvement of IP/Licensing.
  For more details on state-of-the-art analytical facilities provided by CSIR-NCL please visit: https://caf.ncl.res.in/
• Sponsored Grant for PhD: Funding to pursue PhD at CSIR-NCL for the industry-sponsored candidates aimed at promoting research through joint research collaborations.
• Collaborative Mission: Cross-disciplinary PPP model with multiple partners with flexible IP, exclusivity and licensing terms on a case-to-case basis.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Funding for activities of societal interest well aligned with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) laid down by the United Nations. Client contribution acknowledged and broadcasted in the public domain.
  For more details on CSIR-NCL’s CSR initiatives please visit: [Link for CSR page]