The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi. The partnership aims to foster a robust ecosystem for Research and Development by bridging the gap between industry, academia, and research institutions. During the event, Principal Scientific Adviser Professor Ajay Kumar Sood highlighted the need for technology diffusion to generate new ideas, products, or processes across sectors. He said that this MoU will bring structured engagement, enabling industry-academia linkages and connecting all stakeholders across India’s Research and Development ecosystem to deliver tangible results.