About us

“Today, the fusion of industry expertise and academic research has become more crucial than ever. Synergy between these two spheres fosters innovation, drives economic growth, and addresses complex societal challenges. For India to achieve its science and technology goals, industry and academia need to collaborate more closely and effectively.

CII has constituted a National Forum for Industry-Academia Partnership dedicated to fostering collaboration between industry and academia. A key objective is to promote collaboration among industry, academia, research labs, and startups, collectively referred to as the National Research Quad, with the government playing a vital enabling role.

The Forum has prepared this Compendium of successful case studies of industry-academia collaborations across various themes, demonstrating dedication and enthusiasm from both industry and academia. Each case study is a narrative of partnership, detailing the objectives, processes, and outcomes of various collaborative initiatives. We hope it will serve to ignite new ideas and scale up existing collaboration.

We are grateful to all the forum members and stakeholders who have contributed to this initiative. Their constant support has been instrumental in bringing this to fruition.”