Bharat Electronics Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), established by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru to collaborate on innovation and technology development initiatives under BEL’s Corporate Innovation Programme (CIP) fostering collaboration with Startups/ Academia/ MSMEs.

The MoU underscores BEL’s commitment to advancing indigenous technological capabilities in aerospace and defence sectors. By partnering with FSID-IISc, BEL seeks to leverage leading innovation and cutting edge R&D to enhance the country’s strategic and operational capabilities in aerospace and defence. The signing of the MoU highlights BEL’s proactive approach towards engagement of stakeholders and continued commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.

FSID is promoted by Indian Institute of Science as a Section 8 company and was incorporated to further its original mission of acting as a technology bridge for business enterprises and the nation at large. It has now grown to become a single window of access for all stakeholders to the deep science and deep tech knowledge within IISc. FSID provides a 360-degree set of offerings that facilitate the delivery of its objectives and is working on deep science focused targeted research, innovation, and product development, all done in partnership with Indian industry.