Mar 20, 2024
NITC Hosts Talk Series on "From Idea to Empire
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) hosted a compelling lecture series titled "From Idea to Empire: Mastering Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property". The event featured two distinguished speakers: Dr. Kasivisvanathan Chelvakumar, an esteemed academician-turned-entrepreneur from USA, and Dr. R S Praveen Raj, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST).
The initiative was a collaborative effort by the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), the Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Incubation (CIEI), and the Centre for International Relations (CIR). Dr. Chelvakumar delivered a captivating talk titled 'Being an Entrepreneur: Lessons from My Journey in US Software, Healthcare, and Defence Industries.' He emphasized the importance of courage in charting one's entrepreneurial path and encouraged students to embrace uniqueness while advocating forgiveness and openness. The session also underscored the significance of perceiving opportunities deeply and cultivating self-awareness for enhanced entrepreneurial success.
Dr. R. S. Praveen Raj's presentation, 'From Lab to Market: Navigating Technology Transfer,' delved into the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Transfer, and technology licensing. He discussed the potential for growth and urged both faculty and students to innovate with purpose. Furthermore, he provided insights into safeguarding intellectual property and preventing infringement.
The talk sessions drew participation from over 50 students and faculty members. Dr. S Kumaravel, President of IIC, and Dr. M Preethi, CEO of Technology Business Incubator, shared their insights with the audience. Prof. S Ashok, Chairperson of CIEI, and Prof. M K Ravi Varma, Chairperson of CIR, among others, contributed to the interactive session, enriching the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Dr. Kasivisvanathan Chelvakumar addressing the participants of the talk session.
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