EOI for Licensing of “BituEmulSense – Site Evaluation of Water in Bitumen Emulsion” Developed by CSIR-CRRI

Overview

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible and experienced Indian firms for licensing and commercialization of “BituEmulSense - Site Evaluation of Water in Bitumen Emulsion”, an indigenous technology developed by CSIR-CRRI for the fabrication of a probe-based instrument for rapid determination of water content in bitumen emulsions.
The technology offers an opportunity for industrial-scale fabrication and manufacturing of a portable testing instrument intended for on-site quality control of bitumen emulsions used in road construction and maintenance.

About “BituEmulSense” Technology

BituEmulSense is an innovative, indigenous technology developed by CSIR-CRRI for the fabrication of a probe-based instrument designed to determine water content in bitumen emulsions.
The developed technology encompasses the design and fabrication of a measurement instrument incorporating a sensing probe for rapid evaluation of water content in the field, which is a critical quality control parameter for bitumen emulsions.
The instrument is intended to facilitate on-site testing, minimize dependence on conventional laboratory-based testing procedures, and support timely quality assessment during bitumen emulsion production, transportation, and field application.
The technology has potential for commercial-scale instrument fabrication and deployment in bitumen emulsion manufacturing plants, road construction projects, quality control laboratories, and field inspection activities.

Opportunities for Commercialization

CSIR-CRRI seeks EOIs from registered Indian firms with:

• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or commercialization of scientific instruments, sensor-based devices, and testing equipment.
• Road/Building Infrastructure expertise for scaling up the developed instrument technology for commercial manufacturing.
• PAN India marketing, distribution, and after-sales service capabilities.
• Interest in licensing the developed technology for manufacturing, supply, and large-scale commercialization of BituEmulSense instruments.

Submission Details

Interested parties must submit an EOI including the following:

• Company profile and relevant technical experience.
• Existing manufacturing and product development capabilities.
• Area(s) of interest and proposed regions of operation.
• Manufacturing, supply chain, calibration, and after-sales service readiness.
• Proposed timeline for technology scale-up and commercialization.
• Contact details of the authorized representative.

Deadline for EOI Submission: 31st March 2027

EOIs should be sent via email to: pme [dot] crri [at] csir [dot] res [dot] in

For Technical Queries:
Head, PME, Contact No.: 9878815022

A hard copy of the EOI must also be submitted to the following address, with the envelope clearly superscribed Subject: “BituEmulSense – Site Evaluation of Water in Bitumen Emulsion”

Director
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute
Mathura Road, New Delhi – 110025

The hard copy must be received within 7 days after the email submission deadline.

Selection and Next Steps

All received EOIs will be evaluated, and shortlisted firms will be invited for discussions regarding licensing modalities, supply capacity, and technical collaboration. Final selection shall be at the discretion of the Director, CSIR-CRRI, based on techno-commercial viability and relevance.
Financial arrangements and technology transfer agreements will be finalized with the selected firms.