In a significant step towards fostering collaborative research and development, the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) has executed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eight leading firms during the recent R&D Summit organized by the Government of Kerala. The MoUs were formally exchanged in the presence of the Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala.

These strategic partnerships are designed to facilitate collaborative R&D activities, co-development of products, product validation, and other key engagements. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, accelerating the translation of scientific innovations into tangible solutions.

The eight firms that have partnered with IAV are:

  • M/s Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
  • M/s INDO-MIM Limited, Bangalore
  • M/s Bigtec Private Limited, Bangalore
  • InPhoton, Coimbatore
  • M/s Luxmatra Innovations Pvt Limited, Kochi
  • M/s Trita Biotech Private Limited, Kollam
  • M/s ubio Biotechnology Systems Private Limited, Kochi
  • M/s VitalView AI Private Limited, Thiruvananthapuram

This collaboration underscores IAV's commitment to strengthening the state's research ecosystem and contributing to the advancement of life sciences and biotechnology in the region.