New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Brics member countries will set up a common digital repository for research, launch a platform to support youth-led startups and explore a new university ranking and evaluation system, as the grouping looks to deepen cooperation in science, education, innovation and skilling, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted on Saturday.

The Brics Science and Research Repository (BSRR) will map and share research outputs, datasets, infrastructure and expertise across member countries, while the Brics Youth Startup Platform (BYSP) will facilitate collaboration and support for youth-led startups. The grouping will also strengthen large-scale research infrastructure and mega science projects under a 2026-30 action plan....