Archive · 1 Sep 2025
India and Switzerland Strengthen Research and Innovation Ties
India and Switzerland are working together to make their research and innovation stronger.
They had a meeting where they talked about ways to improve this collaboration.
Both countries agreed to keep working together, using current projects and creating new ones.
They also discussed the success they've had so far, like over 300 research projects that started in 2016.
Switzerland has an office in Bengaluru to help connect researchers.
They also offer scholarships to Indian researchers to study in Switzerland.
They plan to meet again in India in 2027 to continue their work.
India and Switzerland reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation in research and innovation.
The meeting took place in Bern, Switzerland.
Officials discussed making use of existing support and introducing new approaches to strengthen ties.
Over 300 bilateral research projects have been funded since 2016.
The next meeting is scheduled to take place in India in 2027.
- Who
- India and Switzerland
- What
- Reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation in research and innovation
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bern
- Why
- To strengthen ties and expand long-term research initiatives
- Meeting Focus
- Deepening cooperation in research and innovation
- Meeting Location
- Bern
- Key Attendees
- Martina Hirayama and Abhay Karandikar
- Bilateral Agreement
- 2003 Agreement on Science and Technology
- Next Meeting
- India in 2027
- Research Projects
- Over 300 bilateral research projects funded since 2016