Archive · 24 Jan 2026
CANEUS and Maharashtra Partner for Mid-TRL Institute
CANEUS International and the Government of Maharashtra have teamed up to create the world's first Mid-TRL Institute in Mumbai.
This institute will focus on technologies like aerospace, space, energy, and deeptech.
It will help turn lab ideas into real-world products by working with companies, suppliers, and researchers.
The institute will be huge, covering 10 million square feet, and will help people learn skills needed for these important industries.
The agreement was signed in Davos by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the head of CANEUS International.
CANEUS International and the Government of Maharashtra signed an MoU to establish the world’s first Mid-TRL Institute in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The institute will focus on advancing technologies in aerospace, space, energy, and deeptech, bridging the 'valley of death' from lab to real-world deployment.
The 10 million square feet institute will support global collaboration, industry partnerships, and skilling aligned with real-world industry requirements.
The MoU was signed in Davos by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Milind Pimprikar, Chairman of CANEUS International.
The institute aims to scale Maharashtra’s innovation ecosystem globally, aligning with the state’s aspirations for technological advancement.
- Who
- CANEUS International and Government of Maharashtra
- What
- Establishment of the world’s first dedicated Mid-TRL Institute
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Why
- To bridge the 'valley of death' and advance TRL 4–6 innovations
- Partners
- CANEUS International and Government of Maharashtra
- Location
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Focus Areas
- Aerospace, Space, Energy, Deeptech
- Technology Readiness Level
- 4–6
- Institute Size
- 10 million square feet
- Signing Location
- Davos
- Key Figures
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Milind Pimprikar
