What does it do

• Foster effective public-private partnerships involving public research institutions,
  industry, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, policy-makers and civil society
  
  
• Organizes regular meetings for brainstorming, consultations, idea generation on
  specific Research Agenda and modality for its implementation
  
  
• Maintains an Idea Bank based on discussions and consultations at various forums
  and makes it available to the members.
  
  
• Evolve a cost-shared partnership model for research projects available for all
  stages, starting from innovation to Market
  
  
• Plays role in shaping benchmarks, networking and collaborations at regional,
  national and international level
  
  
• Provides access to stakeholders in all relevant areas for the industry including
  Project Management, Intellectual Property Right Issues, Legal, Regulatory and
  Industry related issues as well
  
  
• Provides a forum for stakeholders to articulate on policy issues pertaining to
  
  
  • Regulatory and administrative barriers to commercialising the results of
    research
    
    
  • Future education and training needs to help ensure the effective
    implementation of the technologies developed