BHU signs first MoU for transferring tech to industry
BHU
) on Monday signed its first-ever MoU for technology transfer with EUPRIS Biologicals Pvt Ltd.
The MoU grants licensing rights for a patented innovation developed at BHU for the preparation of Curcumin Quantum Dots (CurQDs)—a breakthrough in nanotechnology aimed at commercial production. The agreement was signed by Prof Arun Kumar Singh, Registrar, BHU, and Abhishek Singh, Project Coordinator at EUPRIS, in presence of Prof Sanjay Kumar, Rector and officiating Vice-Chancellor of BHU.
EUPRIS CFO Himanshu Agrawal received the agreement. Prof Sanjay Kumar congratulated the university team and praised IPRTT Task Force for their dedication. tnn
The patented innovation was developed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Prof.
Pradyot Prakash (Department of Microbiology, IMS), Prof. Monika Bansal (Faculty of Dental Sciences), Prof. Rakesh Kumar Singh (Biochemistry, Institute of Science), and Ashish Kumar Singh, a former BHU research associate now at Patna University.
Prof. Prakash explained that CurQDs, derived from curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, combine nanoscale precision with potent antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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The patented method overcomes curcumin's traditional limitations of poor solubility and bioavailability, ensuring biocompatible production.
In cosmetics, CurQDs hold promise for advanced skincare, including anti-acne treatments, UV protection, and skin repair. In pharmaceuticals, they offer potential in treating chronic infections like periodontitis and in areas such as targeted drug delivery and photodynamic therapy, thanks to their ability to disrupt bacterial biofilms and their fluorescence properties.
The technology transfer is the result of BHU's sustained efforts over the past two years to promote innovation through its restructured IPRTT Task Force, led by Prof. Birinchi Kumar Sarma. The Task Force has simplified patenting procedures, encouraged interdisciplinary innovation, and streamlined processes to enable industry collaboration.
Prof. Sarma highlighted that the number of inventors coming forward to file patents has significantly increased, and more such transfers are in the pipeline. "Confined research benefits no one. It's only when it reaches society that innovation fulfills its purpose," he said.
This landmark agreement is a giant leap for BHU, setting the stage for more academia-industry collaborations that can deliver impactful, real-world solutions.
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