In a big push toward space technology commercialization and self-reliance, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has enabled the transfer of five indigenous technologies developed by ISRO to private Indian firms.
The agreements, signed at IN-SPACe headquarters in Ahmedabad, mark a collaborative effort with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and the recipient industries.
The technology handovers are expected to reduce import dependency, promote innovation across sectors like healthcare, solar energy, and aerospace, and unlock wider industrial applications beyond space.
Among the technologies transferred is the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module, created by the Space Applications Centre (SAC). This advanced packaging solution integrates multiple semiconductor chips into a single unit. It has been licensed to Pune-based Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd. for use in biomedical devices, particularly high-volume RT-PCR testing kits. Currently reliant on imports, the company aims to localize production using this technology.
Another key technology, RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), has been transferred to Crest Speciality Resins Pvt. Ltd. in Ahmedabad. This room-temperature curable adhesive, commonly used in solar panel assembly, will now be manufactured domestically—reducing foreign dependency and advancing local capabilities.
“These transfers reflect the growing readiness of Indian industries to adopt and scale up complex space-grade technologies,” said Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairperson of IN-SPACe. “Some will replace imports, others will lead to entirely new applications in unrelated sectors. The larger impact will come as industry expands their use at scale.”
With these latest agreements, the total number of technology transfers facilitated by IN-SPACe has reached 98. Rajeev Jyoti, Technical Director at IN-SPACe, noted strong industry interest in such collaborations and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to broadening access to ISRO’s technological advancements.
The five technologies and their new industry partners are:
- Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd., Pune – LTCC Multi-Chip Module (SAC) for biomedical applications
- Crest Speciality Resins Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad – SILCEM R9 adhesive (VSSC) for solar panels
- Azista Composites Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – Film Adhesives EFA 1753 and EFA 1752 (VSSC)
- Ananth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – 30W HMC DC-DC Converter (URSC)
- Pushpak Aerospace India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru – Anodization process for 3D-printed Al-10Si-Mg alloy (URSC)
These collaborations highlight India’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world industry use, laying the foundation for a more self-reliant and technologically empowered nation.