The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu today formalized a landmark collaboration by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, and three pioneering start-ups—Biogreen Projects Pvt Ltd, Evlogia Eco Care Pvt Ltd, and Crop Domain Pvt Ltd. This alliance aims to accelerate translational research, foster technology-driven entrepreneurship, and bolster regional economic development. The MoU was inked by Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, Director of IIT Jammu, and Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director of CSIR-IIIM, in the presence of senior scientists, faculty, and officials from both the institutions. Representatives of the three start-ups—Songbaran Chatterjee (Biogreen Projects), Manigandan Kumarappan (Evlogia Eco Care), and Dr Mahadeva Swamy (Crop Domain)—also participated in the ceremony, marking their induction into this collaborative framework. Key pillars of the partnership include: joint research & product development, technology incubation & mentorship, training & capacity building and commercialization & scale-up.

Biogreen Projects Pvt Ltd develops 100 percent compostable bioplastics—eco friendly carry bags, disposable cutlery, and biohazard waste solutions while Evlogia Eco Care Pvt Ltd offers patented “Leafy Straws” made from fallen coconut leaves, plus rice-bran biodegradable plates and lids. Crop Domain Pvt Ltd delivers climate-smart biopesticides, biofertilizers, and agro-waste decomposers for sustainable farming. Dr Saurabh Saran, Principal Scientist at CSIR-IIIM-TBI, highlighted existing incubation support, while Dr M T Arvind, CEO of IIT Jammu’s I3C, outlined the Institute’s role in empowering early-stage innovators. Senior officials from both organizations underscored the MoU’s potential to transform Jammu into a hub of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence.

Prof Manoj Singh Gaur remarked, “this tripartite alliance exemplifies IIT Jammu’s commitment to bridging cutting-edge research with societal impact. 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.” The collaboration will be jointly governed by senior leadership from IIT Jammu and CSIR-IIIM, in close partnership with the three start-ups, fostering an ecosystem where science, technology, and entrepreneurship intersect to drive India’s innovation-led growth.