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Industry-Academia Collaboration: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur's Positive Step with #Samanvay 2024 #IIT Kanpur hosted Samanvay 2024, an #event designed to close the gap between #industry and #academia. I was #fortunate to be an active participant in this transformative event. Among the various stimulating #discussions, one topic that particularly stood out was: "How to Increase Industry-Academia #Collaboration?" Key points Academic researchers often find little interest in problem statements posed by industries. Industry demands tend to focus on immediate applicability, while academic research thrives on curiosity-driven inquiries. #Trust Deficit Industry stakeholders sometimes exhibit skepticism about the ability of academic research to deliver results within desired timelines or solve real-world challenges effectively. #Cultural Differences In industry, failure is often frowned upon due to cost implications, whereas in academia, failure is seen as a learning step and part of the research process. Industry #focuses on “what works,” while academia emphasizes understanding the underlying “why.” My Perspective: Why is I & A Collaboration in India Comparatively Low? India lags behind developed nations like the #US and #Europe in engaging strong industry-academia partnerships. In my view, the primary reason lies in reluctancy in industrial research in academia and the short-term focus of Indian industries, especially in sectors like #medical #devices. India currently imports over 80% of its medical devices, highlighting the immense pressure on domestic industries to first replicate existing technologies rather than investing in #futuristic research. Consequently, many Indian companies focus on reverse engineering or adapting technologies with expired patents, leaving little room for #innovative, #long-term projects that could attract academia. The Way Forward To bridge this gap, Indian industries need to adopt a #dual-vision approach—balancing short-term profitability with long-term vision and innovation: Invest in #Visionary Projects: Indian companies should allocate a portion of their profits to futuristic, long-term projects. This strategic investment would allow them to explore groundbreaking ideas without jeopardizing immediate financial stability. Engage Academia as #Strategic Partners: For long-term projects, industries can collaborate with academic researchers to conduct foundational studies under the guidance of industry experts. This approach ensures that research is aligned with industrial goals while retaining the intellectual depth of academia. Promote Collaborative R&D #Ecosystems: Many of the IITs are establishing such centres. Example: Technopark IITK.IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) #Recognize and #Reward Failure: Industries should take a leaf from academia’s playbook by celebrating learning from failures. Such a mindset would encourage innovation and experimentation, critical for long-term success.

#IIM Bangalore recently hosted Mr. Madhu Uligiaur from Techxyte for an insightful guest lecture. Mr. Uligiaur shared valuable perspectives on "emerging trends in technology and business". . This session exemplifies IIM Bangalore's commitment to bringing industry leaders to our campus, bridging academic theory with real-world practice. #IIMBangalore #GuestLecture #IndustryInsights #Techxyte

A US$300 Billion global Ed-Tech industry is witnessing good VC interest and several mergers and acquisitions, especially in North America and APAC. As education gets commoditized and institutes start playing the volume game (Institutes with high enrollment and offering multiple disciplines enjoy an advantage with NIRF and NEP), Ed-Tech takes center stage. It was so disturbing to hear statements like, 'Our university has so many thousand students, and Ed Tech, therefore, is a must.' It sounds as if you are in a fish market. The Higher Education narrative is slowly losing its core purpose by recklessly increasing the scale with a cookie-cutter approach to education. We blame the students, but are the teachers ready for the new world order? I argued that a successful Ed-Tech implementation has more to do with the generation of learners, the learning lifecycle, accessibility, serious or fun-based experience, personalization, and eliminating the digital divide. The ed-Tech landscape must expand beyond MOOC, Moodle, Smart Boards, and MS Teams, and soft nontech issues must first be addressed! In short, Ed-Tech must be humane first and tech later. Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli

India’s #innovation journey has been strictly restricted to certain regions that have been privileged with economic growth and have a legacy of industrialization. The spirit of cooperative and competitive federalism is allowing us to share of best practices between States/UTs, to widen and replicate the innovation landscape across the country, especially in the parts that have the potential to become hubs of innovation. But most importantly, this will help other important stakeholders to assess these areas of the innovation landscape, and the value they holds for businesses so they can partake in this innovation journey for Viksit Bharat 2047 . NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION with the primary objective to promote, develop and commercialize the #innovative #technologies / know-how / #inventions / #patents / processes originating from various national R&D #institutions / #universities. NRDC is fully owned by Government of India under the administrative control of the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology is now commissioned its Outreach Office at #Bhubaneswar . During the past seven decade of its existence and in pursuance of its corporate goals, NRDC has forged strong linkages with the scientific and industrial community in India and abroad. It  has a wide network of research institutions, #academia and #industry and made formal arrangements with them for the commercialization of know-how developed in their laboratories. It has been constantly pursuing new sources for acquiring, developing and commercializing technologies developed by the R&D organizations in the country.Department Of Scientific And Industrial Research (Dsir)Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchOffice of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of IndiaOffice Of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs And Trade Marks (CGPDTM)India DSTWorld Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Odisha InformationOdisha Knowledge Corporation LimitedIIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship ParkTiE BhubaneswarInvest OdishaStartup OdishaInvest OdishaMSME OdishaSmart City BhubaneswarOCAC Training CenterCttc BhubaneswarOASMEElectronics & Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha STPI Bhubaneswarstpi bhubaneswar ViksitBharat

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore, (#FSID) has launched #Pravriddhi, a pan-India Product Accelerator Program that unites premier Indian institutions and enterprises to develop innovative solutions through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge R&D. Conceived by #FSID, Pravriddhi provides a platform for #enterprises, #academia and #researchlaboratories, and #investors to collaborate to drive #innovation and #newproductdevelopment for a #selfreliantIndia. The #ViksitBharat2047 vision projects India to reach a GDP of US$ 30 trillion by 2047, with 25 percent of this #growth expected to be driven by the manufacturing sector. #Pravriddhi aims to enable achieving this vision by promoting market-driven, design-led #manufacturing and enabling India to #innovate and compete on the #globalstage. Prof Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc Bangalore, stated, “As India strives to meet ambitious economic and #industrialgoals, challenges like import dependency, #globalcompetitiveness, and workforce readiness persists. With #Pravriddhi, we aim to tackle these challenges by providing access to IISc’s world-class facilities, R&D expertise, and a robust network of strategic partners across India. By establishing #innovationhubs nationwide, we intend to extend our proven program model to a broader audience, empowering diverse industries and fostering sustained #economicgrowth and #innovation across the country.” The keynote speaker at the launch event, Vipin Sondhi, former MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, JCB India Ltd., and Tecumseh Products India Pvt Ltd, expressed his excitement about #Pravriddhi, describing it as a significant step towards building India as a #ProductNation, aligning closely with the vision of the #AtmanirbharBharat. He highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of innovation in India by introducing product development as a scholarly pursuit from an early stage. He further stressed that the collaboration between academia and industry is key to pushing the boundaries of #researchandinnovation—an approach that lies at the core of Pravriddhi. Prof B Gurumoorthy, Director, FSID, said, “Pravriddhi is being launched based on our experience in running an accelerator in the area of high-speed rotating machinery with support from the Ministry Of Heavy Industries." Commenting on the program, Yogesh Pandit, Director - Product Acceleration, Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore, added, “We take pride in introducing #Pravriddhi, which translates to ‘amelioration’, ‘growth’, or ‘progress’. Guided by #ViksitBharat’s vision, Pravriddhi catalyzes innovative product development by bringing together enterprises, #investors, subject matter experts, and industry leaders to drive India’s #transformation into a #globalmanufacturing powerhouse."

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Trailblazers. Innovators. Changemakers. The 2025 ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit is set to bring together some of the most extraordinary voices shaping the future of learning and driving impact across the global education landscape. Looking forward to seeing how these discussions push boundaries and spark new possibilities. #ASUGSVEmeritusSummit #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation #AllEyesOnIndia

Advancing Andhra Pradesh's Industrial Capabilities: The Need for a #C4i4 Yesterday, our #Chairman, Sreedhar Kosaraju, had the privilege of meeting the Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Shri T.G. Bharat, in an industry interactive session hosted by Chaman Baid. Sreedhar Kosaraju proposed to the Hon'ble Minister the establishment of a Common Engineering Facility Center (#CEFC) or C4i4 in #AndhraPradesh. This center would play a pivotal role in advancing our state's industrial capabilities by providing a dedicated space for #engineering #innovation, #development, and training. Under the #SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 initiative, an Industry 4.0 project by the Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises, Government of India, experiential and demonstration centers for Industry 4.0 have been proposed to spread awareness about I4.0. Five such centers have been sanctioned under #SAMARTHUdyog: Center for Industry 4.0 (C4i4) Lab, Pune IITD-AIA Foundation for Smart Manufacturing, New Delhi IISc Factory R&D Platform, Bengaluru Smart Manufacturing Demo & Development Cell at CMTI Augmentation of Centre for Industry 4.0 & Data Engineering Skill Development Centres at 10 different locations in India Rationale for CEFC in Andhra Pradesh: Enhanced Industrial Capabilities: A CEFC would equip our local industries with cutting-edge technology and facilities, promoting advanced manufacturing and engineering practices. #Skilling and #Training: The center would offer specialized training programs for the local workforce, enhancing their skills and employability in high-tech industries. #Innovation and R&D: By providing resources for #research and development, the CEFC would foster #innovation, helping local businesses develop new products and improve existing processes. #Economic Growth: The establishment of a CEFC would attract investments, boost local businesses, and contribute to the economic growth of the region. Support for MSMEs: The center would provide Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with access to advanced tools and technologies, helping them compete on a larger scale. Given the significant benefits, the establishment of a CEFC in Andhra Pradesh can become a reality, significantly benefiting our state's industrial landscape. DeepTech Global (Innovation Division of DeepTech Naipunya Foundation) Naipunya (Skilling Divison of DeepTech Naipunya) Suresh Batha Anand Krishnan PhD RL Narayana Lakshmi Mukkavilli Kumar J Murali Krishna Gannamani #Industry4.0 #Innovation #Skilling #RnD #EconomicGrowth #AndhraPradesh #CEFC #SAMARTHUdyog #AdvancedManufacturing #EngineeringExcellence #MSMESupport #DeepTechGlobal #DTS #i4

I'm thrilled to share that I am embarking on a new journey as the Founding Director (Academics) at Kaushalya The skill University - a pioneering institution established by the Government of Gujarat, dedicated to excellence in skill-based education. Our mission is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, aiming to equip students with the global competencies needed to thrive in modern industries, emerging technologies, and futuristic skills. Together, we will empower the youth of Gujarat, India, and beyond with the skills required to excel in a rapidly evolving world. Looking forward to contributing to this transformative journey! #Education #SkillDevelopment #NEP2020 #Leadership #Innovation #HigherEducation Research Foundation Of India (RFI) Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, DST, GoG Jitendra Kumar IEEE IEEE Computer Society American Mathematical Society Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Arizona State University The Ohio State University Queen's University University of Canterbury National University of Singapore Pohang University of Science and Technology Stanford University Indian Institute of Science (IISc) India DST National Skill Development Corporation University of Cambridge University of Oxford United Nations IBM Microsoft for Startups Google Twist Bioscience Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk) i-Hub Gujarat #startupindia Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India CM Office, GoUP QET Council of India (Quantum Ecosystems and Technology Council of India) Gupta Lab #quantumcomputing #DNAcomputing #cybersecurity #research #innovation #blockchain #health #emergingtechnologies