India Joins Europe’s €93.5bn Research Drive | Inputs By Sujit Nair, Chairman, EICBI

Описание: What if Indian universities, research institutions and technology companies could compete for European research funding and lead major international innovation projects?

That opportunity is now getting much closer.

On 6 November, India and the European Union announced the conclusion of negotiations for India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation programme.

This is significant because, once the agreement is signed and the necessary procedures are completed, Indian organisations will be able to access funding directly and lead collaborative research projects under Pillar Two.

Think about the opportunities in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, healthcare, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and electric mobility.

This is not just an opportunity for universities. It opens an important window for Indian technology companies and European businesses to jointly develop future technologies.

My message to Indian institutions and businesses:

Start identifying your European research and innovation partners now.

The next phase of India–Europe cooperation will be built not just on trade, but on innovation.