By analyzing the technology upgradation needs in the State as a whole on one hand, and by analyzing the response of the industries surveyed on the other hand, Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Centre (TNTDPC) was established under the joint participation of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

TNTDPC, was conceived as a one-stop shop for Technology Development & Promotion, Technology Upgradation and Induction of New Technologies in Tamil nadu as a unique model in the country. The major task of the Centre is focused towards providing a helping hand to the Small & Medium industries and entrepreneurs in TN to reach and compete in global market place through technology innovation and meeting international standards. The center provides user-friendly environment, linking support and guidance from global experts and TN Government in upgrading the industrial growth of the state. The Centre uses networks of institutions/agencies in TN, within the country and outside the country if necessary, in order to stimulate and successfully accomplish SMEs technology projects and help them in problem solving. The focus is on the end use by a commercial entity that is willing to pay for the services.

The Tamil Nadu Govt. has funded 100% towards its capital cost. CII provides overall technical, managerial and administrative support to TNTDPC.

TNTDPC is incorporated as a Society. An apex Governing Council chaired by the Secretary, of Govt. of India, the Department of Science & Technology and consisting of members from Govt. of India, Govt. of TN, Industry and CII guide, monitor and control the operations of the centre and lay down policy guidelines and resolve policy issues. TNTDPC would eventually become a self-supporting, non-governmental institute run independently in line with the policies laid down by its own Governing Council. 

An Executive Committee consisting of members from CII and TN Government and monitor the day-to-day activities of TNTDPC.