The Aryavarth Express:
Hyderabad (Telangana), March 13: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) in Hyderabad is focusing on translational research and technology transfer to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and emerging industries.
According to a press release, many MSMEs require access to reliable technologies, pilot-scale validation and scientific expertise to scale up their manufacturing processes. To address this need, the institute organised an MSME Industry Interaction Meeting in collaboration with Laghu Udyog Bharati.
Speaking on the occasion, CSIR-IICT Director Srinivas Reddy said the meeting was organised to create a platform for MSME entrepreneurs to directly interact with scientists and learn about technologies that can be adopted for industrial use.
Through collaboration with CSIR-IICT, MSMEs can benefit from technology licensing, process optimisation and consultancy, pilot-scale validation, scale-up support, and joint research and product development.
Around 75 MSME entrepreneurs from sectors such as chemicals, APIs, polymers, food technology, energy and environmental technologies participated in the interaction.
Reddy emphasised that strong partnerships between research institutions and MSME industries are essential for accelerating innovation, strengthening domestic manufacturing and contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The institute has also developed an indigenous process technology for Hydrazine Hydrate, an important industrial chemical used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymer industries, water treatment and rocket propellants. This technology helps reduce dependence on imports and strengthens domestic chemical manufacturing.
Over the years, CSIR-IICT has developed several indigenous process technologies and products with strong potential for industrial adoption. Many of these innovations support import substitution, cost-effective manufacturing and sustainable chemical processes.
The institute has also developed technologies for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to reduce dependence on imported intermediates and support domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
In addition, CSIR-IICT scientists have developed advanced catalysis technologies that enable the efficient production of fine and speciality chemicals with improved yields and lower environmental impact.
In the field of energy and environmental technologies, the institute has developed biomethanation processes that convert agricultural and organic waste into biogas, offering decentralised clean energy solutions for institutions, markets and communities.
CSIR-IICT said it remains committed to translating scientific research into practical technologies that promote industrial growth, economic value and social impact.
