The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has successfully licensed an advanced antenna technology to MTEKPRO Technologies Private Ltd, further strengthening industry–academia partnerships in the field of wireless communication and applied electromagnetics.

The licensed innovation, titled “A system and method for gain enhancement in pyramidal horn antenna using band pass gain boosting surface (GBS)” (Patent Application No. 202311057857), has been developed by Prof. Gowrish Basavarajappa and Mr. Kalyan Mohan Patnaik of IIT Roorkee. By integrating a novel GBS, the technology offers enhanced efficiency and broad application potential for next-generation communication systems.

Prof. Gowrish Basavarajappa, lead inventor, said: “This technology brings a simple yet effective approach to improving antenna performance, which can be critical in next-generation wireless systems. The collaboration with industry will help translate our lab research into practical deployment.”

Representatives of MTEKPRO Technologies, Mr. Taiyab Zia Ahmed and Ms. Deepa Goyal, expressed their commitment, stating: “We are excited to bring this IIT Roorkee technology into our product line. The gain enhancement solution has tremendous potential for industrial applications, and we look forward to commercialising it for broader markets.”

Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, applauded the development, saying: “At IIT Roorkee, we place strong emphasis on ensuring that research outcomes create tangible value for society. This achievement in technology transfer reflects the power of collaboration between academia and industry in driving forward meaningful innovations.”

Prof. Vivek K. Malik, Dean (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy), IIT Roorkee, added: “This is a fine example of how IIT Roorkee researchers address industry challenges with innovative solutions. Such collaborations benefit the industry and strengthen India’s technological capabilities.”

This technology transfer marks another successful chapter in IIT Roorkee’s mission to catalyse impactful academia–industry partnerships and advance sustainable technologies from the lab to real-world deployment.