ICAR-IARI Hosts Industry Meet 2026 to Foster Research and Industry Partnerships
About ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) is India's premier national institute for agricultural research, education, and extension. Established in 1905, it has played a vital role in pioneering research that led to the Green Revolution in India. The institute is dedicated to developing sustainable agricultural technologies, improving crop productivity, and enhancing farmers' livelihoods through cutting-edge research and innovation.
The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) successfully organized the Industry Meet 2026 on January 30, 2026, with a focus on strengthening collaboration between research institutions and the agricultural industry. The event aimed to accelerate innovation and technology commercialization in the crop and horticulture sectors.
Key Highlights from the Meet
The event saw the participation of prominent leaders from the agricultural research and industry sectors, who shared valuable insights on research-industry collaboration.
Industry Meet 2026 at ICAR-IARI bringing together research and industry stakeholders
Key Addresses and Insights
Emphasized the need for innovation-driven and sustainable agricultural systems. He called for stronger public-private partnerships, better IPR frameworks, and policies that support startups and regional growth.
Highlighted ICAR's role as a human-driven, science-based organization and stressed the importance of translating research into real-world impact through industry collaboration. He also noted the growing interest of industries in supporting agricultural research through CSR initiatives.
Spoke about the importance of trait-based breeding and better utilization of germplasm resources to address current and future agricultural challenges.
Highlighted the need for actionable outcomes that benefit all stakeholders—from farmers and students to industry partners.
Outlined the institute's strategy to align research with market needs and societal demands. He announced that this was the second in a series of thematic industry-academia meets, following a successful earlier event with plant protection industries.
Interactive session during Industry Meet 2026 at ICAR-IARI
Industry Perspectives
Mr. R. M. Prabhakar Rao from Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd. pointed out the need for simplified and flexible MoU processes to enable smoother research-industry collaboration. Industry representatives also discussed IPR access, CSR funding, technology scaling, and commercialization pathways during interactive sessions.
Moving Forward
The Industry Meet 2026 served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, networking, and partnership building. ICAR-IARI reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with industry to develop sustainable, scalable, and farmer-centric solutions for Indian agriculture.
The event was attended by Joint Directors, Division Heads, scientists from ICAR-IARI, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders.