Industrial Calendar: Boosting Research-Industry Collaboration

On 13th February 2025, Union Minister announced the launch of an Industrial Calendar to enhance research-industry partnerships and accelerate innovation.

Key Points

Industrial Calendar: Scientific labs across ministries will hold structured industrial meets to strengthen collaboration.
Faster Tech Deployment: Initiative aims to expedite the commercialisation of research breakthroughs for public benefit.
Vigyan Shakti Initiative: Focuses on inter-agency collaboration and industry-academia partnerships for impactful science investments.
ISTI & Fellowship Portals: ISTI consolidates India's science and tech resources, while the Fellowship Portal has over 5,000 users, boosting access to research grants.
Inclusivity in Science: Plans to provide tribal students with internships at scientific institutes to foster diversity in research.