Hyderabad | 18 September 2026: The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Green Business Centre (CII‑GBC) is strengthening the bridge between academia and industry through its National Platform for Industry‑Academia Collaboration for Research and Innovation in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The initiative took centre stage at the 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026, held at HICC, Hyderabad.
The Academic Paper Presentation Session on “Low Carbon Technologies and Energy Efficiency” brought together researchers, scholars, faculty members, students, and industry professionals to showcase research and explore pathways for translating academic ideas into practical, scalable solutions.
Key Highlights
- 40+ submissions received from researchers and scholars across India.
- 18 abstracts shortlisted for presentation before industry leaders, technology providers, and sustainability practitioners.
- Research areas included:
- Industrial decarbonisation
- Renewable energy & biofuels
- Cement & concrete
- Built environment
- Materials for circular economy
- AI for industry & sustainability
Mr. K S Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII‑Green Business Centre: “The real value of research is created when an idea moves beyond the paper and begins solving a problem on the ground. This platform is designed to create that journey—from the laboratory to the pilot, and from the pilot to scale. By bringing researchers face‑to‑face with industry, we are creating an environment where academic excellence meets real‑world experience, where industry challenges inspire new research, and where promising technologies find pathways to adoption.”
Evaluation & Jury
The shortlisted papers were evaluated by a multidisciplinary jury comprising:
- Prof. Jyotirmay Mathur, BIS Chair Professor, MNIT Jaipur (Chair of Jury)
- Prof. Morapakala Srinivas, BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus
- Prof. Vijaya Lakshmi Thatiparthi, JNTU Hyderabad
Strategic Impact
The initiative comes at a time when India’s transition towards energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonisation requires new technologies, materials, processes, and business models.
For researchers and students:
- Provides a platform to present work, receive expert feedback, and assess practical applicability.
For industry participants:
- Offers a window into emerging technologies, ideas, and talent.
- Creates pathways for collaboration, pilots, internships, and partnerships.
Long‑Term Vision
CII‑GBC envisions the initiative as a national ecosystem connecting:
- Educational institutions
- Industries
- Technology experts
- Researchers & innovators
- Sustainability practitioners
The platform aims to move research findings towards wider adoption, facilitating stronger pathways from research to implementation and from innovation to impact.