IIT Jammu, CSIR-IIIM, and start-ups join hands to boost innovation and regional growth

IIT Jammu has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) and three start-ups to promote translational research, support technology-driven entrepreneurship, and strengthen regional economic growth.

Officials said the partnership will combine CSIR-IIIM’s expertise in natural product discovery and drug development with IIT Jammu’s engineering strengths to co-develop market-ready technologies.

The initiative is expected to streamline the path from lab research to commercial deployment, particularly in healthcare, sustainable materials, and agri-biotech sectors.

The MoU also outlines joint support from CSIR-IIIM-TBI and IIT Jammu’s I3C incubator, which will offer mentorship, prototyping facilities, and investor connections.

Additional activities such as workshops, industry-oriented training programs, and knowledge-exchange events will be organized to nurture local talent and create new employment opportunities.

Governance of the collaboration will be shared by senior leadership from IIT Jammu and CSIR-IIIM, working closely with the three start-ups to build a science and technology ecosystem that supports innovation-led growth.

“This tripartite alliance exemplifies IIT Jammu’s commitment to bridging cutting-edge research with societal impact,” said IIT Jammu Director Manoj Singh Gaur.

“By combining our engineering capabilities with CSIR-IIIM’s life-science expertise and dynamic start-ups, we will fast-track the development and commercialization of solutions that benefit our region and beyond,” he added.

The MoU was signed by IIT Jammu Director Manoj Singh Gaur and CSIR-IIIM Director Zabeer Ahmed in the presence of senior scientists, faculty members, and officials from both institutions.

Representatives of the three start-ups, Songbaran Chatterjee (Biogreen Projects), Manigandan Kumarappan (Evlogia Eco Care), and Mahadeva Swamy (Crop Domain), were also present at the ceremony.