Growth of India’s innovation ecosystem with DuPont and AGNIi collaboration

DuPont, a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions is collaborating with AGNIi (Accelerated Growth of New India’s Innovations). The office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India is responsible for the partnership which is executed by Invest India. The partnership will develop sustainable innovations and technologies across industries.

DuPont is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries. It strives to bring new innovations in prime markets like electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. DuPont’s motive is to empower the world with the essential innovations to thrive. DuPont announced its 2030 Sustainability Goals, focussing on innovative solutions while protecting and empowering people and the planet. In India, DuPont has expertise across various locations, like an Innovation Center in Gurgaon and an Application development R&D center in Hyderabad.

Implementation, testing and scale-up of innovations for specialty products across industries like mobility, safety, electronics, water, health and nutrition will be improved by the deal. Relevant innovation and application development opportunities for high-performance materials, ingredients and technologies will also be identified as a result of the deal.

“As a science-based company, we’re committed to strengthening the innovation ecosystem in India. Through this platform, we will be able to collaborate with research labs, start-ups, academia and various other partners to create innovative and sustainable solutions that meets the critical needs of Indian industry,” according to Omesh Garga, New Business & Innovation Director, DuPont South Asia.

“This partnership will help us to jointly commercialize innovative and sustainable solutions addressing India’s growth needs. We will bridge DuPont with best-in-class innovators across multiple industries to help commercialise their technology and solutions. Our platform will provide access to institutes, independent innovators and skilled talent in research labs across India, so that the expertise and solutions can be brought rapidly to the market,” as per Rahul Nayar, Vice President, AGNIi.