Ajay Kumar’s Post

[New publication! ] What do we understand by #technologytransfer contingent effectiveness in emerging and developing economies? What are the channels and challenges of technology transfer within such contexts? How does India's #science and #technology infrastructure look like? What are some of the #policy lessons for India's technology transfer? New paper in the Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management. https://lnkd.in/gdJRvfxU

India's Innovation Emergency: A Wake-Up Call from VIT's Chancellor 🚨 Attention Indian innovators, policymakers, and business leaders! 🚨 We're facing a crisis in our innovation ecosystem, and it's time to sound the alarm .G. Viswanathan, the visionary founder-chancellor of VIT, just dropped some hard truths at graVITas '24 that we can't ignore: 🐘 vs 🐉: In the patent race, we're not just behind - we're barely visible. India's 56,000 patent applications in 2020 look like a speck next to China's staggering 14.97 million. We're operating at 4% of their capacity. Let that sink in. 🧠 Brain Drain or Brain Gain?: Our bright minds are hungry for knowledge, but are we feeding them enough? Viswanathan argues we're starving our future by underfunding higher education. It's time to open the floodgates of learning! 🌏 Global Innovation Index (Patents per million): • South Korea: 2,100 🥇 • Japan: 1,600 🥈 • US: 950 🥉 • China: 296 • India: 6 😱 We're not just lagging; we're barely on the track. Time to sprint! 🕵️ Patent Office Puzzle: • China: 13,700 staff • US: 8,100 staff • India: 860 staff How can we process innovation at scale with a skeleton crew? 💼 Corporate R&D Investment: • China & US: 75% of gross expenditure • India: 36% Our companies need to put their money where our future is! 🔥 The Burning Question 🔥 Are we content being the world's back office, or are we ready to become its innovation powerhouse? It's time for bold action. We need a national mission to: 1. Double government R&D funding in 5 years 2. Offer massive tax incentives for corporate R&D 3. Launch an "Innovation for Billion" challenge to solve India's unique problems Who's with me in this innovation revolution? Let's turn this emergency into an opportunity! #IndiaInnovates #R&DRevolution #FutureReadyIndia #TechForBillion Your thoughts? Let's brainstorm solutions in the comments! 👇

🇮🇳 Intellectual Property (IP) landscape is experiencing a transformative wave, reflecting the nation's commitment to innovation and creativity. For a few years, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has been working rigorously and has taken significant steps to improve the IP landscape.   1️⃣ Over 1 Lakh Patents Granted in 2023: This praiseworthy milestone underscores India's growing emphasis on protecting innovative ideas and fostering a culture of innovation across diverse sectors. 2️⃣ 573 Geographical Indications (GIs) Registered in India: GIs play a vital role in preserving and promoting the unique identity and heritage of products originating from specific regions, contributing to economic growth and cultural preservation. 3️⃣ 1 Technology Seeking IP Protection Every 6 Minutes: The pace at which technologies are seeking IP protection reflects the dynamism and competitiveness of India's tech-driven industries, signalling a shift towards a knowledge-based economy. 4️⃣ 250 Patents Granted Every Working Day: This remarkable daily average showcases the efficiency and responsiveness of India's IP infrastructure in granting protection to novel inventions, empowering inventors and businesses alike. India's commitment to strengthening its IP framework is evident in these impressive numbers, highlighting the country's position as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual capital. #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #Creativity #IPRights #India #EconomicGrowth #Technology #Entrepreneurship #KnowledgeEconomy  #SibaPanda

At independence, India committed itself fully to "foster, promote and sustain" the creation of science and scientific research in all aspects. However, the state chose to build large, vertical scientific institutions that "make" innovation. In their new paper, RA Mashelkar, Ajay Shah and Susan Thomas present their reasoning, based on first principles, on how public spending should be reoriented towards "buying" innovation by contracting out. This strategy would induce knowledge and capabilities in the society, and through this, induce greater gains for the people of India. They also present a preliminary sketch of the path to implementation. https://lnkd.in/gB_egkBA <link to the paper>

In a rare confluence of tech-policy minds, India's top three states assembled under one roof at #ZinnovConfluence 2024. Sri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary To Government, I&C And ITE&C Department, Govt. of Telangana, Vishnu Venugopalan, MD & CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu, and Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) sat down with Zinnov's President, Sidhant Rastogi, to unpack the future of Global Capability Centers in India.   This wasn't your typical panel discussion. It was a masterclass in competitive collaboration. These policy architects shared insights on their GCC strategies, from nurturing talent to streamlining processes. The key takeaway? While states are competing, they're also piecing together India's larger tech narrative. As the panel wrapped up, one thing was crystal clear: India's GCC narrative is about to shift from 'potential' to 'powerhouse'. A big thank you to these visionaries for pulling back the curtain on India's GCC game plan. The race is on, but in this competition, India emerges the ultimate winner. Catch the full session on our YouTube page. #India #GCCs #Talent #Tech

How did Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' vision shape India's digital journey, from the first computer in 1956 to becoming a dominant IT sector player today? Authored by Vishesh for The Covering PM. What lessons can we draw from India's digital transformation story to inform our approach to future technological advancements and innovation? Share your insights below. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #DigitalTransformation #ITSector #IndiaTech #TechnologyHistory #InnovationLessons

We discussed science for India six years back on Puliyabaazi, when I wrote my first book! Now I am back discussing with Pranay Kotasthane, Saurabh Chandra and Khyati P. why industry doesn't invest enough in RnD and what can fix it. You will hear that Pranay Kotasthane and I think a little differently about this :) Enjoy and tell us what you think. We also discussed the Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology - India report 'State of Industry R&D in India' in detail, highlighting its findings and implications. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gyMKErb8

#NewResearch | The first CSEP Flagship Paper titled "Thinking About India’s Future", authored by Shivshankar Menon, is now online! The Flagship Paper evaluates how one can predict and plan India’s future in times of uncertainty. It explores how India can analyse geopolitical trends to develop scenarios for the future, and assess the probability of these scenarios becoming reality. Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/germHuqr

Brilliant India Stack explainer from economist Neelkanth Mishra, UIDAI chair (part-time) Mishra says a sutradhar is needed to make Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) like India Stack a success. Citing iSPIRT as an example, a sutradhar’s job is to bring disparate threads called ‘government’ and ‘private sector’ together to successfully execute DPI projects, Mishra said. DPI is a long game so a sutradhar must take a 10-15 year view of projects. That’s how long it took to enable innovative India Stack platforms like UPI.   The long term patience and public-private partnership that made UPI a success are a global learning for countries committing to long term projects. https://lnkd.in/dBtA5_UM

India rises to 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024! Guided by PM @NarendraModi ji's decisive leadership, India achieves these remarkable milestones: 1st among 10 economies in Central & Southern Asia 1st among lower-middle-income economies 4th in @WIPO Science & Technology (S&T) Cluster Ranking, with Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai in the World's Top 100 S&T clusters 7th globally in intangible asset intensity India's innovation landscape continues to flourish, powered by the innovators and entrepreneurs.