IIT Roorkee licensed technology with Jagatjit Agri India Private Limited

Roorkee, January 22, 2025: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Jagatjit Agri India Private Limited have signed a Technology Transfer Agreement on the technology related to biomass torrefaction developed at IIT Roorkee by Prof. Sonal K Thengane of Hydro and Renewable Energy Department.

The design provides an effective solution that obviates the existing limitations by providing a system and a method for continuous oxidative torrefaction of biomass through an auger-based continuous moving bed reactor using air that enhances the efficiency of a torrefaction process through the use of an annulus cooling the torrefied biomass.

Dharam Singh, Chairman and Jagatjit Singh, Managing Director of Jagatjit Agri India Private Limited said regarding the technology transfer, “We are pleased to collaborate with IIT Roorkee on this promising technology for continuous oxidative torrefaction of biomass. This agreement marks the beginning of a journey toward leveraging innovative solutions for sustainable energy practices. The innovative system aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancement that embraces delivering tools that revolutionize farming practices. This collaboration is a crucial step toward leveraging biomass as a renewable resource and addressing the challenges of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.”

Speaking on the collaboration with Jagatjit Agri India Private Limited, Prof. Akshay Dvivedi, Dean of Sponsor Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), IIT Roorkee, said, “This technology transfer is a significant milestone in IIT Roorkee's efforts to transform cutting-edge research into impactful industrial applications. The development of this system for continuous oxidative torrefaction of biomass demonstrates our focus on sustainable and scalable innovations. We are confident that this collaboration with Jagatjit Agri India Private Limited will pave the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly biomass utilization solutions.”
 
Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, highlighted, “This technology transfer underscores IIT Roorkee's commitment to translating innovative research into practical solutions that address critical global challenges. The system for continuous oxidative torrefaction of biomass is a testament to the ingenuity of our researchers in developing sustainable technologies. We are delighted to collaborate with Jagatjit Agri India Private Limited and are confident this partnership will contribute significantly to the efficient utilization of biomass resources.”
 
The transfer agreement was also attended to and coordinated by Prof. Vivek Malik, Coordinator of IPR Cell, Mr Vikrant Kaushik, IPR Cell Office and Prof. M. K. Singhal, Head, HRED, who congratulated Prof. Sonal on this milestone transfer.