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India and Switzerland Strengthen Long-Term Science Partnership

India and Switzerland want to work together more closely on science and technology.

Their representatives met in New Delhi on October 6, 2026.

They discussed areas including biotechnology, vaccines, space, quantum technology and research under the sea.

They also talked about how artificial intelligence can help in many fields.

Two cooperation arrangements between Swiss and Indian research institutions have been finalised.

Switzerland has set aside another CHF 45 million for the partnership.

Its president said he hopes India will make a corresponding commitment.

The countries want to make their research cooperation more organised and lasting.

Key facts

Meeting date: October 6, 2026
Meeting location: New Delhi
Swiss contribution: CHF 45 million earmarked for the partnership
Research arrangement: A Letter of Intent between the Swiss National Science Foundation and India’s Department of Science and Technology has been finalised.
Implementation arrangement: An agreement between Zurich University of Applied Sciences and India’s Department of Science and Technology has been finalised.
Frameworks discussed: The Indo-Swiss Research Framework and the Indo-Swiss Joint Scientific Board
Areas discussed: Biotechnology, vaccine development, genome sequencing, quantum technology, space, deep ocean research, the blue economy and the bio-economy

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