IIT Bombay - Institution of Eminence (IoE) has always been at the forefront of India’s technological advancements and Research and Development (R&D). Pursuing cutting-edge R&D initiatives that result in crucial technological breakthroughs makes the country self-reliant.

IIT Bombay urges corporates to collaborate and partner with the Institute on R&D endeavours through government-mandated CSR funding. Investing in IIT Bombay’s innovative R&D initiatives will allow the Institute to nurture domains that are vital to India’s strategic interest areas such as semiconductors, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and much more.

IIT Bombay – Knowledge Partner

IIT Bombay has been chosen as the knowledge partner by The CSR Journal for their Annual Excellence Awards 2022. The Institute leveraged its strong research systems and faculty’s expertise to help The CSR Journal identify corporates that have created significant impact through their innovative CSR practices. IIT Bombay helped The CSR journal choose deserving corporates for their notable work in various areas such as Education and Skill Training, Women Empowerment and Child Welfare, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Health and Sanitation.

Creating impact through CSR partnerships

IIT Bombay urges corporates to collaborate with an Institution of Eminence to harness the vital powers of technology that will fuel our national priorities. Pivotal research initiatives that IIT Bombay seeks collaborations include:

  • 01. Areas of strategic national importance including defence applications, semiconductors, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
  • 02. Driving economic development through the growth of critical industries such as green energy, electric vehicles, chemicals, drugs, and pharmaceuticals
  • 03. Creating last-mile impact through technologies in SDG-aligned sectors such as healthcare, sanitation, clean water, and education technologies

Research and Development Projects

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Student Aid – Scholarships and Fellowships

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Infrastructure – Academic and Non-Academic

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IIT Bombay Corporate Social Responsibility

IT Bombay Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team prides itself in bringing ground-level impact on many lives. We are honored to showcase the different initiatives towards the social and economic wellbeing of communities through teaching, research, public events, and activities.

IIT Bombay is CSR Registered

CSR Registration No. of IITB

CSR00007536

Govt. supported schedule Vll, 135 Companies Act

Contributions to IITB by corporates qualifies under mandatory CSR obligation of companies

Reap 80G Benefit

Full tax benefits to companies for donating to IIT Bombay


Case Studies

Tata Centre (TCTD)

The Tata Centre for Technology & Design, IIT Bombay (TCTD, IITB) was established to design technology solutions that can take on the unmet needs of resource-constrained communities, within India and across the world.

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The Rahul Bajaj Technology Innovation Centre (RBTIC)

The project focuses on developing a monitoring system specific to native Indian bees, like Apis cerana. The device does not require network data plans or sim cards.

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INOX Cryogenic Research Lab

INOX Cryogenic Research Lab aims to build a cutting-edge research facility, housing modern precision equipment to aid high-end cryogenics research.

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Oracle – Climate Services and Solutions

Oracle's - Climate Services and Solutions aims to understand the earth system processes through experimental watershed and critical zone observatory towards achieving sustainability in food-water-energy nexus in diverse regions.

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Centre of Excellence in Oil, Gas and Energy

The Centre of Excellence in Oil, Gas and Energy aims to facilitate collaborative work beyond company boundaries to address current challenges leading to solutions for the future.

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JSW Technology Hub for Manufacturing of Steel (JSW-TH)

The JSW Technology Hub for Manufacturing of Steel (JSW-TH) aims to be the first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art technology hub for steel manufacturing in India.

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Testimonials

Getinge, a 130-year-old Swedish multinational in MedTech and a technology leader in critical care, recently had the privilege of collaborating with Indian academia for the first time. The experience of working with Prof. Rohit Srivastava and Dr. Arnab Ghosh from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering was truly enriching.
The innovative and professional approach demonstrated by Prof. Srivastava and Dr. Ghosh in delivering results impressed our global R&D team. They were able to achieve optimal cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and swift implementation.

We look forward to more such opportunities to collaborate with IIT Bombay in the near future.

Sunil Joshi (Sr. Director, Innovation Centre, and Managing Director - Getinge India Pvt. Ltd.)

Thank you IIT Bombay for implementing our CSR project on hydroclimate modeling within the climate space. The deep expertise of IITB in this research domain greatly amplified our project requirements. So, thank you IITB for implementing this project.

L&T Technology Services is a proud partner of IIT Bombay and would like to thank the Institute for the recognition and applause.

The leading spices company in India, EVEREST Food Products, has partnered with IIT Bombay, a leading global technology institute for its CSR activities.

Given IIT Bombay's status as an educational institution, it is a fitting choice for EVEREST to collaborate with them in their CSR activities, aimed at contributing to nation-building. IIT Bombay is a strategic asset for India that is helping fuel growth by fostering innovation, disruptive technology adaption and product development.

Thus, the partnership between EVEREST, India’s most trusted and largest brand of spices, and IIT Bombay is perfect as it will help the nation.

Annual CSR Conclave

Technology for Development

IIT Bombay’s Annual CSR Conclave 2023
Event Date: 16th June

Venue: Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC) - IIT Bombay

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is IIT Bombay Eligible to receive CSR donations?

Yes, IIT Bombay can receive CSR donations. IIT Bombay has a valid MCA CSR registration no – CSR00007536

Contributions to IIT Bombay by corporates qualifies under mandatory CSR obligation of companies. The abstract from the Schedule VII of the section 135 of the companies act is given below –

SCHEDULE VII
(See section 135)
Activities which may be included by companies in their Corporate Social Responsibility Policies Activities relating to:

7[(ix) (a) Contribution to incubators or research and development projects in the field of science, technology, engineering and medicine, funded by Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or any agency of the Central Government or State Government; and

(b) Contributions to public funded Universities; Indian Institute of Technology (IITs); National Laboratories and autonomous bodies established under Department of Atomic Energy (DAE); Department of Biotechnology (DBT); Department of Science and Technology (DST); Department of Pharmaceuticals; Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH); Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and other bodies, namely Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO); Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), engaged in conducting research in science, technology, engineering and medicine aimed at promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)]

3. What are the various options available with IIT Bombay for a corporate/ Industry to donate under its CSR?
4. Is the Donation to IIT Bombay eligible under 80G and how much tax benefit is available?
6. Can IIT Bombay receive foreign funds under the FCRA?
7. Can IIT Bombay provide CSR donation receipt and 10 BE certificate?
9. What is the process of donating the CSR funds to IIT Bombay?
10. Can IIT B provide necessary documents for vendor registration?
11. Is there a standard template of CSR Agreement/MOU and NDA with IIT Bombay?
12. Can IIT Bombay provide us progress reports?

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Research and Development Projects

IIT Bombay invites corporates to collaborate with the Institute on several projects in emerging research areas and ampalify the impact of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These strategic partnerships are aligned with the Institute’s mission to translate deep-tech and impactful technologies that can revolutionize society. These projects include:

By partnering with IIT Bombay, corporates can unlock the true potential of technology, foster sustainable growth, and create a brighter future for generations to come.

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Education

SENSITIZATION WORKSHOPS FOR THE IIT BOMBAY COMMUNITY ON THE INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Prof. Swati Pal and Prof. Sridhar Iyer
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS IN DIFFERENT VERNACULAR LANGUAGES

Sustainable Development and Climate Action

REVIVAL OF INDIAN TRADITION LIME CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEELS FOR RAILS AND DEFENCE APPLICATIONS

Social and Policy Development

COGNITIVE MARKERS FOR ADHD SUBTYPES
DATA FOR SOCIAL GOOD – COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
Prof. Shishir Jha and Prof. Santosh Noronha
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Women Empowerment

WOMEN AT IIT BOMBAY: ENROLL, ENCOURAGE, AND EMPOWER

Skills and Entrepreneurship

MECHATRONICS

Rural Development and Agriculture

DEVELOPMENT OF RICE GRAIN IMAGING SYSTEM FOR QUANTIFICATION OF GRAIN FISSURE QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS
SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR USING IN-HOUSE DESIGNED APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

Healthcare

EARLY DETECTION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES
MAKING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL GAS EXHAUST SAFER WITH LOW DELTA-P BIOAEROSOL FILTERS TO REMOVE SMOKE, TISSUE FRAGMENTS, AND COVID-19 VIRUS

Others

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN DIGITAL TRUST & CYBERSECURITY (TRAVEL)
A NOVEL METHOD FOR DISCONTINUITY DETECTION IN PIPELINES CARRYING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Research and Development Projects

Entrepreneurships

Student Aid – Scholarships and Fellowships

Infrastructure – Academic and Non-Academic