Centre for Technology Development and Transfer was established at 2005 to encourage applied research and technology transfer at Anna University and the Centre started its activities in August 2006. A number of initiatives were taken up to help the user agencies and industries to identify possible areas of collaboration. The Centre was formally inaugurated by then the President of India, His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on February 23, 2007. The Centre is responsible to interact with the stakeholders, both external and internal and be a single window for partnership with industries and R&D establishments for research, consultancy and training programmes of the University.

The major functions of CTDT are

• Sponsored Research Projects
• Consultancy
• Testing
• Training
• Technology Transfer

List of CTDT activites:

• Funding through Research Support Scheme for Faculty members and Students of Anna University
• Showcasing Technologies / Research findings through Exhibitions
• Motivating Faculty members and Students of Anna University through awards
• Creating awareness among Faculty members / Research Scholars by organizing seminars / conferences related to reseach activities
• E-Publication of technical write ups on R&D activites
• Co-ordination of GIAN programme