CSIR transfers 13 CSIR-CBRI technologies to industry to mark National Technology Day
On 12 May 2026 CSIR said 13 indigenous technologies of CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, were transferred to industries and start-ups at a National Technology Day event at CSIR headquarters, New Delhi.
Summary
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, transferred 13 indigenous technologies to industries and start-ups at CSIR's monthly technology transfer event in New Delhi, held to mark National Technology Day, CSIR said on 12 May 2026. The technologies cover fire safety, sustainable construction, infrastructure protection, energy efficiency and building materials. They include a fire-resistant transparent intumescent coating for wood, an IPN coating to protect RCC structures, low-carbon brick manufacturing and a hybrid solar-assisted heat pump.
Key facts
- Event
- CSIR technology transfer, New Delhi, marking National Technology Day
- Institute
- CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee
- Transfers
- 13 technologies to industries and start-ups
- Examples
- Intumescent coating for wood; IPN coating for RCC; low-carbon bricks; solar-assisted heat pump
Practice MCQs 1 questions
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), whose 13 technologies were transferred to industry on National Technology Day 2026, is located at:
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Correct answer: B — Roorkee
The technologies were developed by CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee.