Our Impact

The CII Industry-Academia Partnership Awards have profoundly influenced the landscape of collaborations between industry and academia in India. By recognizing exemplary partnerships, fostering knowledge sharing, and inspiring organizations to invest in collaborative initiatives, the Awards have nurtured an ecosystem where innovation thrives. These efforts have resulted in groundbreaking research, the development of a highly skilled workforce, and contributions to India's economic growth, positioning the nation as a global leader in technological advancements. The 2025 edition of the Awards builds on the success of the inaugural edition, reaffirming the pivotal role of industry-academia collaboration in achieving & "Vikasit Bharat" by 2047. Celebrating institutions that excel in fostering research, market-relevant skills, and sustainable job creation, the Awards aim to catalyze transformative change by encouraging more organizations to prioritize these partnerships as cornerstones of leadership and innovation in the 21st century.