Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India signs a MoU with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to Foster an Enabling Ecosystem for R&D

India, May 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 6 May 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi. The partnership aims to foster a robust ecosystem for R&D by bridging the gap between industry, academia, and research institutions; promote research, its translation, and commercialization; foster strategic partnerships, and support policy dialogue.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Vice President, FICCI & Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Group emphasised on how this MoU will act as a mindset shift with a focus on transiting from academia to applic...