CSIR Signs New Agreements to Strengthen India-Norway Science and Innovation Ties

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New Delhi, May 19 (APAC Media): India and Norway further strengthened their scientific and technological cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) signing several key agreements with Norwegian research and academic institutions in Oslo.

The agreements were signed under the leadership of Dr N Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, along with senior representatives from participating Norwegian organisations.

The collaborations are aimed at expanding India-Norway cooperation in research, innovation, technology development, and sustainable growth while strengthening partnerships between academic institutions, industries and startups in both countries.

One of the key agreements signed was a Memorandum of Understanding between DSIR/CSIR and the Research Council of Norway to promote collaboration in research, innovation, technology development and capacity building.

The partnership includes plans for joint workshops, collaborative research projects, exchange programmes for scientists and researchers, and cooperation in areas linked to global challenges and Sustainable Development Goals such as climate change, clean energy, ocean research and healthcare.

CSIR also signed a collaboration agreement for 2026–2029 with SINTEF, Norway’s leading independent research organisation. The partnership focuses on sustainability and circular economy initiatives through joint research programmes covering bio-based materials, innovation hubs, ocean energy, offshore wind systems, carbon capture technologies, and waste management solutions.

Another project-specific collaboration was signed between several CSIR institutes and SINTEF organisations to strengthen cooperation in ocean energy and offshore wind energy technologies.

The programme aims to enhance India’s capabilities in offshore renewable energy and support the country’s clean energy and carbon neutrality goals.

The collaboration will focus on floating offshore wind technologies, reducing energy costs, sustainability, ESG standards, pilot projects, industrial development and skill enhancement. CSIR has allocated around Rs 341 lakh towards the project.

Officials said the agreements mark a major step forward in India-Norway cooperation in science, technology and innovation, while strengthening long-term research partnerships and promoting sustainable development initiatives between the two countries.