CSIR-IICT in Hyderabad organized an interaction meeting with Laghu Udyog Bharati to provide MSMEs with access to indigenous technologies, pilot-scale validation, and scientific expertise, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and innovation.
A key focus of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, is translational research and technology transfer, particularly to support MSMEs and emerging industries. Many MSMEs require access to reliable technologies, pilot-scale validation, and scientific expertise to scale up their manufacturing processes, according to a press release.
Fostering MSME Growth through Collaboration
Srinivas Reddy, Director CSIR-IICT MSME, stated in the release that the MSME Industry Interaction Meeting today with Laghu Udyog Bharati has been organised to create a platform where MSME entrepreneurs can directly interact with SIR-ICT scientists and learn about technologies that can be adopted for industrial applications.
Benefits of Collaboration
Through collaboration with CSIR-IICT, MSMEs can benefit from technology licensing, process optimisation and consultancy, pilot-scale validation and scale-up support, and collaborative research and product development. As per the release, around 75 MSME entrepreneurs from sectors such as chemicals, APLs, polymers, food technologies, energy, and environmental technologies are participating in this interaction.
We believe that strong partnerships between research institutions and MME industries are essential for accelerating innovation, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and building an Atmanirbhar Bharat, Reddy said.
Indigenous Technology Development
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology has developed an indigenous process technology for Hydrazine Hydrate, an important industrial chemical used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymer industries, water treatment, and rocket propellants. This technology helps reduce dependence on imports and strengthens domestic chemical manufacturing capability, the press release stated.
Over the years, SIR-ICT has developed several indigenous process technologies and products that have strong potential for industrial adoption. Many of these technologies contribute to import substitution, cost-effective manufacturing, and sustainable chemical processes. The institute has developed process technologies for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) that help reduce dependence on imported intermediates and support domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Advancements in Catalysis
CSIR-IICT scientists have developed advanced catalysis technologies that enable efficient production of fine chemicals and speciality chemicals with improved yields and reduced environmental impact, the release highlighted.
Energy and Environmental Solutions
In the area of energy and environment technologies, SIR-IICT has developed biomethanation processes that convert agricultural and organic waste into biogas, providing decentralised clean energy solutions for institutions, markets, and communities.
Commitment to Industrial Growth
SIR-IICT remains committed to translating research into technologies that generate industrial growth, economic value, and societal impact. (ANI)
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