NIT Andhra Pradesh DSIR - Common Research & Technology Development Hub (CRTDH)

The CRTDH at IHBT, Palampur in the sector of affordable healthcare was set up to cover unmet needs of MSMEs in the Himalayan region by utilising the institute’s expertise in the development of value-added products such as thermo-stable enzymes, zero-calorie sugar substitutes etc. The hub aimed to catalyse the development of bio-pharmaceutical ingredients such as black carrot anthocyanin, beetroot betaine, mango peel carotenoids etc. by industries located in its vicinity.

This Facility has the following equipment installed and functional:

1. Centrifugal separator
2. Sorter and washer
3. Helicoloidal Juice extractor
4. Rotavapour Unit
5. Adsorption Column
6. Vacuum Packaging unit
7. Dehumidifier
8. Cold storage room
9. Sparkler filter
10. Encapsulation Unit
11. Pulveriser wet/dry

For more information, visit: https://www.ihbt.res.in/en/10-research/13-dcsir-crtdh-ihbt

Enabling high quality R&D in diagnostics and biopharmaceuticals through the right ecosystem where MSMEs & startups can successfully translate ideas into marketable products and services that add value to the health and wealth of the nation

Facilities available include:

1. 10,000 sq. ft air-conditioned space for MSES to present physically or virtually
2. Open lab facilities with access to industrial biological equipment
3. Customizable plug and play wet lab space with access to high speed internet, basic utilities, parking space, security etc.
4. Modular movable tables with granite top and wheels, desk tables/ carols with lock and key
5. Round tables for discussions to up to 20 people
6. 30 seater conference room
7. Access to affiliated labs and industries
8. Other Instruments and charges are available here: visit: https://crtdh.ccmb.res.in/pdf/charges_for_ccmb_facilities.pdf

For more information, visit: https://crtdh.ccmb.res.in/

Enabling high quality R&D in diagnostics and biopharmaceuticals through the right ecosystem where MSMEs & startups can successfully translate ideas into marketable products and services that add value to the health and wealth of the nation

Facilities available include:

1. 10,000 sq. ft air-conditioned space for MSES to present physically or virtually
2. Open lab facilities with access to industrial biological equipment
3. Customizable plug and play wet lab space with access to high speed internet, basic utilities, parking space, security etc.
4. Modular movable tables with granite top and wheels, desk tables/ carols with lock and key
5. Round tables for discussions to up to 20 people
6. 30 seater conference room
7. Access to affiliated labs and industries
8. Other Instruments and charges are available here: visit: https://crtdh.ccmb.res.in/pdf/charges_for_ccmb_facilities.pdf

For more information, visit: https://crtdh.ccmb.res.in/

The focus of this CRTDH is to develop and operate a Pharmaceutical Formulation Development and National Clinical Trial Batch Production Facility (via Quality by Design (QbD)) to support industriallyscalable process-cum-product technology packages for different dosage forms (oral, topical and sterile products) and manufacture batches of drug products and corresponding placebos for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials under Form 29 license from State Licensing Authority of UP.

For more information, visit: https://www.cdri.res.in/Home.aspx

CRTDH in the sector of Environmental Intervention and Monitoring has been set up at IITR, Lucknow. This Environmental Monitoring and Intervention Hub is fully functional and will promote and mentor R&D startups/MSEs with solutions for water and effluent treatment as well as air pollution abatement

Available facilities include:

1. Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility
2. Advance Imaging Facility
3. Dedicated Hub Instrumentation Facilities

For more information, visit: http://iitrindia.org/emih/

This CRTDH is focused to develop a research and innovation hub for the healthcare system which covers the areas such as medical devices and diagnostics, sensors materials and healthcare, system modelling, technology for affordable healthcare, digital convergence in medical technology, interconnection of biosystems, system modelling etc.

>The technologies under development here include a paper-based device for colourimetric detection of blood haemoglobin level, a generic paper-based device for simultaneous detection of multiple diseases using a single drop of blood, a CD-based microfluidic device for disease detection using colourimetric techniques, a diagnostic device for noninvasive evaluation of oral/skin cancer or pre-cancer using thermal imaging etc. Under CRTDH, the institute is also setting up the pilot plant facility for CD-based devices, a design engineering centre and bio safety labs.

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Startups & MSMEs in Design and Manufacturing can utilize sophisticated testing facilities, equipment & infrastructure along with R&D support, necessary to test and validate their ideas. Also, get initial hand-holding through training and skill development programs

For more information, visit: https://www.cmeri.res.in/department/dsir-crtdh

The objective of the CRTDH at IIT Roorkee is to work towards development of microwave absorbing materials and its characterization for social, stealth and electronics applications.

Facilities include:

1. Materials testing
2. Camouflage Net Testing
3. Antenna Characterization
4. Radar Cross Section Testing
5. Free Space Measurement

For more information, visit: https://crtdh.iitr.ac.in/

The DSIR-IITGN-CRTDH is working towards the development and customization of different dye and textile industries. A Process Technology Lab along with the pilot plant facility is developed for the dye and textile MSMEs.

Facilities include:

1. ICP-MS- Trace elements
2. Fluorescence Spectrometer- Concentration of dye
3. Plate Reader- Micro-organism growth study
4. Spray Dryer- Drying
5. TOC- Total Carbon Content
6. BOD- Water quality
7. GC- Analysis of gases
8. Fermentor- Microorganism growth
9. HPTLC- Dye separation
10. Incubator- Micro-organism growth
11. Spectrophotometer- Quantification of dye
12. TNb, COD, TDS, TSS and pH measuring units

For more information, visit: https://crtdh.iitgn.ac.in//

The objective of the CRTDH at CSIR-CSIO, Chennai is to provide technical support, infrastructure and sophisticated analytical as well as advanced research equipment facilities to the MSMEs for carrying out technological research with a view to translate new idea into marketable products as well as to scale-up already developed technologies available with CSIR-CSIO for taking them to market. The Center has proposed to create the facilities for testing of Solar Inverters & Solar Panels and similar electronic systems including MPPT, UPS, Charge controllers etc.,

Facilities include:

1. Solar Photovoltaics (SPV)
2. Off Grid Solar Products and Electronic Development Test Facilities
3. Energy Conservation/Conversion Test Facilities
4. PV Electronic Test Facility
5. Large Area Solar Simulator
6. Small Sized Environmental Chamber for Electronic Parts.
7. Vibration Test Chamber
8. Electronics test and design facility and related accessories
9. Spectral flux Measurement System (along with software)
10. Climatic Chamber
11. 3D printer
12. Engineering Design Centre with dedicated design software’s

For more information, visit: https://crtdh.csio.res.in/

The CRTDH centre was established in January, 2019 in the area of “New materials & Chemical Processes” to address concerns of large number of MSEs working on processing of metal, alloy & materials, chemical processes that require R&D inputs/ interventions to meet the emerging market needs and for their own sustenance.

Facilities include:

1. Mechanical testing facility - INSTRON
2. Corrosion testing facility and erosion/abrasion facilities (high temperature tribometer etc.)
3. TG-DTA (Thermogravimetric Analyser)
4. Heat treatment facility (Hot air furnace, controlled atmospheres furnace etc.)
5. XRD, SEM, EPMA, XPS, FTIR (For structural, phase, elemental analysis etc. under CCD)
6. Photoluminescence spectrophotometer

For more information, visit: http://tools.immt.res.in/crtdh/

The CRTDH at CSIR- CEERI, Pilani is dedicated to MSMEs/ Start-ups to help them conduct their research and development activities including testing of innovative products and technologies in Advanced Electronic Systems, Power electronics and Renewable energy.

Solar grid-tied inverter testing facility would be tenth in India upon NABL accreditation. The facility has also completed ISO 17025:2017 lab quality manual. A product design & fabrication facility has been created to address PCB designing, 3D printing & prototyping. Centre has also developed analytical testing facilities for dairy products, water testing and general spectral characterization for MSME. Other facilities include a design engineering facility, intervolved incubation unit and a Centre of Eminence for skill development.

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The focus of the Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi project is to undertake research of both fundamental and applied nature and enhance the capabilities of MSMEs in the sector of affordable health by establishing a centre for advanced formulation technology under CRTDH.

Facilities: TBU

Website: TBU

The CRTDH Centre was established in September 2021 in the area of “New materials & Chemical Processes” to address the unmet needs of MSE in the areas of polymer synthesis and the methods of synthesizing functionalized nanoparticles at a large scale through the unique flow processes developed at CSIR-NCL.

Facilities: TBU

Website: TBU