In the rapidly evolving landscape of innovation and research, protecting intellectual property has become a strategic necessity. But for many academic institutions, the process of patent filing often remains underutilized due to lack of awareness, resources, or funding. To address this gap and promote a culture of IP awareness in academia, the Government of India introduced the KAPILA Scheme—a transformative initiative aimed at empowering students, faculty, and researchers to protect their innovations. In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about the KAPILA (Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness) Scheme, and how institutions can benefit from it with the right support. ⸻ 📘 What is the KAPILA Scheme? Launched by the Ministry of Education in October 2020, the KAPILA Scheme aims to: • Raise IP awareness among students and faculty • Encourage patent filing in academic institutions • Provide financial assistance for filing patent applications • Promote the creation of Institutional Innovation & IPR Cells Named after former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the scheme seeks to mainstream IPR culture across India’s education ecosystem. ⸻ 🎯 Objectives of the KAPILA Scheme 1. Foster innovation and research in academic institutions 2. Support patent filing costs for individual innovators and institutes 3. Enable the establishment of IPR Cells in colleges and universities 4. Encourage training and capacity building in IPR 5. Promote technology transfer and commercialization ⸻ 💰 What Does the Scheme Offer? The KAPILA Scheme provides: • Reimbursement or support for patent filing fees (Application Fees & Examination Fees) • Free training programs on patent awareness, search, and drafting • Access to IPR experts and mentors • Recognition of institutions based on their IP performance This makes it easier for students and researchers to file patents without financial burden, and motivates institutions to invest in IP management. ⸻ 🧪 Who Can Apply? • Faculty members and researchers from AICTE-approved institutions • Students with innovative projects or ideas • Institutions that wish to establish or strengthen IPR Cells Applications can be submitted through respective Institution Innovation Councils (IICs) or directly via the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell portal. ⸻ 🏫 How Institutions Can Benefit By actively participating in the KAPILA Scheme, colleges and universities can: • File more patents under subsidized or fully funded models • Set up structured IPR Cells with training and filing support • Improve their NAAC, NIRF, and ARIIA rankings • Foster an entrepreneurial and innovation-driven environment on campus • Attract research funding and industry collaborations ⸻ 🧩 Role of IP EVER LLP in KAPILA Support At IP EVER LLP, we work closely with academic institutions to help them: • Identify patentable innovations through screening and prior art search • Draft and file patent applications in line with Indian Patent Office guidelines • Manage documentation and process flow for KAPILA funding • Conduct IP awareness and training workshops for faculty and students • Establish or strengthen IPR Cells with tailored strategies With over 300+ patent filings, a 100% success rate in examined grants, and experience working with leading universities, we are committed to making patent filing accessible, efficient, and impactful. ⸻ 📣 Final Thoughts: A Golden Opportunity for Academic Innovation The KAPILA Scheme is more than just financial support—it’s a call to action for institutions to embrace the IP mindset. With the right ecosystem and expert guidance, academic innovators can go from idea to impact with confidence. ⸻ 📞 Want to file patents under the KAPILA Scheme? Let us guide you every step of the way. IP EVER LLP 📧 Email: drabganesh@gmail.com 📞 Phone: 9842791925 🌐 Website: www.goipever.com ⸻ Protect your innovation. Promote your institution. Patent with purpose.