Introduction Speech
EU Chamber of Commerce Webinar (4th July 2025)
Topic: Framework for IP Valuation and Technology Transfer between India and EU

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests,
Today, I am honored to discuss the vital connection between Intellectual Property (IP) valuation and Technology Transfer, and why this relationship is especially critical for India and the European Union in 2025.

Technology Transfer enables the movement of innovations from research institutions to industry, where they become products and services that drive economic growth. However, for this process to succeed, it is essential to assign a monetary value to intellectual property assets such as patents and copyrights. This IP valuation underpins commercialization, licensing, and strategic partnerships by enabling fair negotiations and informed investments.

Turning to the strategic importance of technology transfer for India and the EU: both partners face a rapidly changing global technological landscape and recognize that cooperation is key to innovation and economic security. The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), established in 2022, has become a cornerstone of this partnership. It facilitates collaboration in critical sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and clean technologies.

Recent initiatives under the TTC highlight this momentum:

In 2025, India and the EU launched two major research projects with a joint investment of €391 crore (~€41 million), focusing on Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Green Hydrogen, addressing shared environmental challenges through innovation.

The partnership on semiconductors has deepened since the 2023 MoU, with joint R&D in chip design, sustainable technologies, and talent development to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on external sources.

Collaboration on Digital Public Infrastructure aims to ensure interoperability with strong privacy, data protection, and intellectual property safeguards, including mutual recognition of e-signatures to boost cross-border digital transactions.

Both sides are advancing joint projects in AI and High-Performance Computing, focusing on creating ethical AI, large language models, and building trusted AI ecosystems.

The EU’s new “Choose Europe for Science” program, with a €500 million budget for 2025, focuses on attracting Indian researchers, facilitating talent mobility and strengthening research partnerships.

These initiatives also support the partners’ ambitious climate goals—net zero by 2050 for the EU and 2070 for India—by fostering clean and green technologies and enabling market uptake through joint innovation and cooperation between incubators, SMEs, and start-ups.

In summary, the interplay of IP valuation and technology transfer is central to unlocking the full potential of India-EU cooperation. This partnership not only drives innovation in strategic sectors but also strengthens economic resilience, talent exchange, and sustainable development for both regions.

Thank you, and I look forward to our engaging discussions today.