The 8th India–UK Science and Innovation Council (SIC) meeting in New Delhi marked a major leap forward in bilateral high-tech collaboration, co-chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and UK Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds. Underpinning their shared Vision 2035 and the bilateral Technology Security Initiative, the two leaders inaugurated the state-of-the-art BRIC-CDFD–ONT India Genomics Centre of Excellence. Surrounded by top scientific leaders—including Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Sood and UK High Commissioner Lindy Cameron—the meeting set a transformative roadmap for converting cutting-edge lab research into commercialized, market-ready technologies.
This evolving strategic partnership spans critical frontiers including Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, critical minerals, and net-zero technology. Expanding on DST’s ongoing industrial R&D projects with Innovate UK in advanced manufacturing and power electronics, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to joint research in climate science, monsoon modeling, geohazards, and antimicrobial resistance. By connecting research institutions directly with corporate innovators, the alliance aims to drive economic growth and deliver scalable, practical solutions for global challenges.
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