India's premier R&D institution Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has developed a range of technologies suitable for deployment by Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The technology spinoffs in BARC are being offered under Advanced Knowledge and Rural Technology Implementation (AKRUTI) scheme.
The technologies on offer include Domestic Water Purifier, Nano-composite Ultrafiltration Membrane Device for domestic drinking water purification
Process for enhancing shelf life of Litchi; Tissue culture technologies for turmeric & banana;
Micro fine Neem Biopesticide; Instant Fish Soup Powder, Nisargruna Biogas Plant based on biodegradable waste (1TPD); Rapid composting technology for decomposition of Dry Leaves, Kitchen waste and Temple waste; Solar Energy driven Portable Domestic Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Technology; Soil Organic Carbon Detection & Testing Kit; Solar Dryer/ Foldable Solar Dryer among others.
BARC is licensing these technologies for a moderate fee Rs. 1250 to Rs. 25000. Women Entrepreneurs (WEs) are further encouraged by providing additional 10% concession on ATP license fee with other conditions remaining same.
Under the AKRUTI Tech Plus (ATP) is made of optional fifteen technologies and three consultancy services.