Scheme to fund patent filing , tech transfer for medical innovators Srinagar, Jul 2: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra' initiative to strengthen India's biomedical innovation ecosystem by providing government-funded support for patent protection and technology transfer of healthcare innovations developed by medical institutions across the country. The initiative, announced through an advisory issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) on July 1, aims to encourage researchers, clinicians, faculty members and students to protect their intellectual property and facilitate the translation of research outcomes into healthcare products and technologies for public benefit. According to the advisory, addressed to all medical colleges and institutions across the country, the Patent Mitra initiative offers fully government-funded assistance for patent filing and technology transfer, enabling innovators to commercialize their research while ensuring wider societal benefits.