IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP)

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💡   At EnVision - India's First Energy Festival 2025, Prof. Radhakrishna Pillai, Professor in-charge, IIT Madras Research Park, delivered a compelling keynote on Green Infrastructure, diving deep into strategies for decarbonizing the construction industry.   With India's green building market projected to hit $35 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 2030, the urgency to integrate sustainability into urban development has never been greater. His insights shed light on how circular economy principles, material innovation, and efficient construction methods can revolutionize the sector:   🔹 Circular economy in construction – rethinking waste and resource use 🔹 Time is money – reducing construction timelines for cost efficiency 🔹 Smart material choices – optimizing concrete to cut energy use while enhancing lifespan 🔹 Precast concrete solutions – saving 30-40% of materials 🔹 Scaling sustainability – developing frameworks for large-scale green infrastructure   𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/ggegMnKm   As our cities evolve, the way we build will define the way we sustain. Let’s innovate for a greener, smarter future!   Stay tuned for more insights from EnVision 2025!   Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras | IITM Global | PanIIT Alumni India | IIT MADRAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION #GreenInfrastructure #SustainableConstruction #CircularEconomy #EnVision2025 #IITMRP

🌍💧𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2025 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤! 🌍💧   Water is at the heart of sustainability, and in celebration of this World Water Day (2025), we came together to raise awareness, spark conversations, and inspire action towards responsible water management.   In a vibrant collaboration, The International Centre for Clean Water (ICCW) – a Centre of Excellence at IITMRP – and International Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Association (IDREA), a non-profit CSR body of NeXHS Renewables Pvt Ltd that promotes renewable energy and sustainability, came together to engage our community, driving home the importance of water conservation   Across two days, the Research Park community learned insights into saving water, saw a street play highlighting the urgent need for responsible water practices, signed the pledge board committing to making a difference one drop at a time and even interacted with a comic character on a mission, a fun and interactive way to know about water conservation! Swipe through for a glimpse of the celebrations! 👉   These activities continue to remind us that every action counts in building a sustainable future. Wishing everyone a very happy World Water Day!   Nandakumar E, CEO, ICCW | Girija Ramesh Iyer | Mirunalini Venkatachalam #WorldWaterDay #Sustainability #WaterConservation #CleanWaterForAll #IITMRP #ICCW #IDREA

We were delighted to host a delegation of 24 representatives from leading Austrian automotive companies at IIT Madras Research Park. Their visit was driven by a keen interest in exploring IITM’s contributions to the automotive sector and understanding how innovation and research are shaping the future of mobility in India.   During their visit, we provided an insightful overview of: 🔹 IITM Research Park: Our ecosystem fostering deep-tech innovation. 🔹 IITM Incubation Cell: Supporting cutting-edge automotive startups and research-driven ventures. 🔹Centre of Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicles (C-BEEV): Pioneering advancements in EV technology and sustainable mobility solutions.   It was an engaging exchange of ideas, showcasing the potential for collaboration between Austrian industry leaders and IITM’s innovation ecosystem. We look forward to continued knowledge sharing and future partnerships!   Austrian Federal Economic Chamber | Austrian Embassy New Delhi | FerRobotics | Business Upper Austria - OÖ. Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH | ACstyria Mobilitätscluster | Gantner Instruments | ICS Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark | AVL in Sweden | MARK Metallwarenfabrik GmbH | TCM International Tool Consulting & Management GmbH | ATM Recyclingsystems | Authentic Vision | Nextsense | TIGER Coatings | DEWETRON | KRONE - Verlag Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co. KG. | APA - Austria Presse Agentur     #AutomotiveInnovation #IITMRP #ResearchAndDevelopment #EVRevolution #Collaboration #InnovationEcosystem  

We were honored to host Prof. Petteri Taalas, Director General of the Finnish Meteorological Institute - Ilmatieteen laitos and Former Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), along with senior delegates from his team at IIT Madras Research Park.   During the visit, they gained insights into our deep-tech innovation ecosystem, exploring how industry and academia collaborate to drive cutting-edge research and impactful solutions.   Hear his thoughts on the experience here: https://lnkd.in/g-GGxWwA   We sincerely appreciate his encouraging words and look forward to continued collaboration with IIT Madras, driving global advancements in climate technologies.   #IITMRP #InnovationEcosystem #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateScience #DeepTech

"𝘐𝘐𝘛 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 - 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺," said Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) at the Sanghamittra, Rotary District 3234 Conference 2025.   As reported in businessline, he highlighted IITMRP’s groundbreaking approach to industry-academia collaboration, R&D, and startup incubation - an ecosystem that has consistently impressed global leaders. Scaling this success nationwide could redefine India's innovation landscape, fostering more collaborative spaces where industry and academia co-develop solutions for national and global challenges.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dbmEjgvG   #IITMRP #InnovationEcosystem #DeepTech #ResearchToMarket #R&D #MeitY #MakeInIndia #Collaboration

Bridging Academia & Industry: Welcoming New IIT Madras Faculty to IITM Research Park!🎓   On March 4th, we had the privilege of hosting 14 newly joined IIT Madras faculty at IITM Research Park, strengthening the bridge between cutting-edge academic research and industry-driven innovation.   The session kicked off with faculty members sharing their research interests and exploring collaboration opportunities with RP companies, followed by an insightful interaction with Prof. Radhakrishnan Pillai, our Professor in-charge, IITM Research Park on the transformative power of Industry-Academia partnerships.   Key highlights of the visit included: 🔹 An overview of our Startup & Incubation ecosystem overview by Ms. Jaya Umadiker 🔹 Engaging discussions and insights into the innovations of our incubated deep-tech startups Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd. & VETiNSTANT 🔹 An inspiring talk by Dr. M.S.R. Rao & a tour of the India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) 🔹 Insights from Dr. Sivaraman on Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre(AMTDC)'s pioneering work in capital goods manufacturing technologies 🔹 And concluding with an overview of the Research Park and pathways to kickstart collaboration led by Mr. Raj Subramaniam, CTO, IITMRP   By strengthening these connections, we aim to accelerate research-to-impact journeys and drive breakthrough innovations at scale! Here’s to building a future where academia and industry work hand in hand to shape tomorrow.   Akila Rajagopal | #InnovationInAction #IndustryAcademiaCollaboration #IITMRP #IITMadras #DeepTech #ResearchToImpact

What will it take for India to lead the global deep climate tech revolution? At the Mosambi Climate Conference, we are excited to welcome Anson Sando, Head of Energy Programs at IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), to explore this transformative question. With his leadership in driving energy innovation and fostering collaboration between academia, startups, and industry, Anson has been instrumental in advancing cutting-edge solutions for sustainability and climate action. His work at IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) focuses on scaling deep tech innovations and creating pathways for Indian startups to thrive in the emerging climate tech space. In this session, Anson will share insights into how India can leverage its unique strengths—such as its talent pool, research ecosystem, and market opportunities—to position itself as a leader in deep climate tech. 📅 Event Date: 20 and 21 March 2025 📍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxhYtdwT #MosambiClimateConference #MC2 #MC2Delhi #DeepClimateTech #IndiaClimateAction #Sustainability #SpeakerReveal #ThoughtLeadership

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2025 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐓𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤! ♀   This Women’s Day, we came together to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the incredible women in our workplace! To mark the occasion, we engaged in wellness-focused sessions designed to promote health, relaxation, and self-care, allowing us a well-deserved opportunity to unwind, recharge, and reflect on the importance of well-being in both personal and professional life. The sessions included: ✨ A Mental Well-being Session with Ms. Rani Muralidharan & Rajani Seshadri (indePenn Connections Pvt Ltd) ✨ A talk on Women’s Health & Wellness with Dr. Meera Raghavan Swipe for a glimpse! ↪️    A heartfelt thankyou to our speakers for their valuable insights and to all our employees who made this celebration special! Let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower the women around us- 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺! Wishing all women a 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!   #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenAtIITMRP #EmpowerHer #WellnessAtWork

A Legacy of Innovation: Inside Saint-Gobain Research India’s Journey at IITMRP 🚀   Since the very beginning of IIT Madras Research Park, Saint-Gobain Research India (SGRI) has been one of our earliest and long-standing R&D partners, shaping the deep-tech ecosystem through industry-academia collaboration.   In this special episode of our COMPANIES series, we sat down with Dr. Kartik Kumar, Center Director, Saint-Gobain Research India, for an insightful conversation that takes us on a dep dive to revisit this legacy partnership - how it began, how it has evolved, and the impact it continues to create.   🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gbAiGgRF   💡 What we uncovered in our chat: 🔹A behind-the-scenes look at life at SGRI 🔹The origins of Saint-Gobain’s partnership with IITMRP and its evolution over the years 🔹What makes this deep-tech ecosystem unique and how working with IITM faculty and researchers has driven innovation at scale 🔹The challenges and breakthroughs in commercializing deep-tech solutions for the world 🔹Developing sustainable technologies, finding synergies along the way and the way forward    Watch our other “COMPANIES” interviews here: https://lnkd.in/gpv_nD_Z   #LegacyOfInnovation #IITMRP #DeepTech #IndustryAcademia #SaintGobainResearchIndia #Sustainability #R&D #IITMadras  

From Enid Blyton’s Big Top to Building an Animal Healthcare Revolution: A Candid Chat with 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 🐾   “As a kid, I dreamed of running a circus. I always had an idea a minute when it came to doing something for animals,” says Vani Aiyer, now Co-founder of VETiNSTANT, an innovative animal healthcare startup incubated at IITM Incubation Cell.   In our latest 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 episode - where we dive into the minds of some of our most influential founders & entrepreneurs on campus - we sat down for a heartwarming conversation with Vani, filled with passion, humor, and the relentless drive to make a difference in animal healthcare. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gB22jU7F   In this conversation she spoke candidly about: 🐾 A childhood shaped by farms, animals & Enid Blyton books 🐾 How her dogs would describe her in 3 words (you don’t want to miss this!) 🐾Taking the leap from corporate communications to entrepreneurship – from idea to incubation, the challenges, being a first-time female founder and some of the most surprising and rewarding moments so far 🐾 A quirky creative habit, favourite books and things to strike off the bucket list 🐾 And finally a humorous life mantra from one of her favourite author’s Erma Bombeck: “𝘐𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘸𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘮 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘴?”   Watch our other "PEOPLE" interviews here: https://lnkd.in/gEFb6iym   #FoundersAtIITMRP #VetInstant #AnimalHealthcare #InnovationAtIITMRP #StartupStories #WomenEntrepreneurs