en.Wedoany.com Reported - TACC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore to jointly advance the research, development, and commercialization of next-generation material technologies.
TACC, a wholly owned subsidiary of HEG Limited under the LNJ Bhilwara Group, will combine its industrial expertise and commercialization capabilities with the scientific research strengths of the National University of Singapore's Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (NUS I-FIM) under the MoU. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation in advanced materials science, graphene technology, nanotechnology, and other emerging functional materials.
The partnership is dedicated to transforming scientific discoveries into commercially viable technologies. By integrating academic research excellence with industrial-scale implementation, both parties seek to shorten the path from laboratory innovation to practical application. The collaboration will focus on developing advanced functional materials capable of addressing challenges across multiple future industries, including energy, electronics, transportation, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Under the MoU, TACC and NUS I-FIM will collaborate across several strategic areas, including advancing research and innovation in graphene and advanced functional materials; translating laboratory discoveries into scalable industrial applications; developing, testing, validating, and commercializing emerging technologies; accelerating Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) through applied research and pilot projects; exploring commercialization opportunities through licensing agreements, startups, and joint ventures; nurturing talent through researcher exchange programs, interdisciplinary learning initiatives, and industry-focused training; strengthening innovation linkages between the technology ecosystems of Singapore and India; and leveraging artificial intelligence, data-driven research, and laboratory automation to develop novel advanced materials.
Ankur Khaitan, Managing Director and CEO of TACC Limited, stated that carbon-based advanced materials are redefining various industries, and this MoU with NUS is a step toward accelerating technology maturity, creating commercialization pathways, and strengthening India's innovation ecosystem. Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Director of NUS I-FIM, noted that the potential of graphene has never been questioned, with the real challenge lying in integrating it into practical applications. This collaboration combines NUS's research depth with TACC's manufacturing expertise and industrial scale, which is crucial for accelerating innovation.
Beyond research, the partnership aims to establish a cross-border innovation platform connecting Singapore's advanced research ecosystem with India's growing manufacturing and technology landscape. By fostering collaboration among scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, the initiative is expected to accelerate the development of commercially viable advanced materials solutions and support the emergence of new technology ventures and intellectual property. According to the press release, as global demand for high-performance, sustainable, and intelligent materials grows, this collaboration aims to accelerate the commercialization of graphene and advanced functional materials, creating new opportunities for innovation, industrial competitiveness, and economic growth.
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