New Delhi: TACC Limited, an LNJ Bhilwara Group company and a wholly owned subsidiary of HEG Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to collaborate in the fields of advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.
The partnership between TACC Limited and NUS I-FIM reflects a shared commitment to advancing the development, validation, and commercialization of next-generation materials technologies, including graphene and other functional nanomaterials.
The MoU establishes a framework for long-term cooperation between TACC Limited and NUS I-FIM by combining TACC’s industrial and commercialization capabilities with NUS’ globally recognized scientific research expertise.
The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and industrial-scale applications, fostering innovation in advanced materials.
Key Areas of Collaboration
Under the agreement, TACC Limited and NUS I-FIM will explore collaboration across several strategic areas, including:
- Research and innovation in advanced functional materials and graphene technologies
- Translation of laboratory research into real-world industrial applications
- Development, testing, validation, and commercialization of emerging technologies
- Acceleration of technology maturity levels (TRLs) through applied research and pilot projects
- Exploration of commercialization pathways, including licensing agreements, startups, and joint ventures
- Talent development through researcher exchange programs, cross-disciplinary exposure, and industry-focused training initiatives
- Creation of a cross-border innovation bridge connecting the innovation ecosystems of Singapore and India
- Leveraging artificial intelligence and laboratory automation for the discovery and development of advanced functional materials
Ankur Khaitan, Managing Director and CEO of TACC Limited, said: “Carbon based advanced materials are redefining industries, and TACC sits at the intersection.
Our MOU with NUS is a deliberate step toward accelerating technology maturity, creating tangible commercialization pathways, and strengthening the Indian innovation ecosystem by uniting world-class research with industrial-scale ambition.”
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Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Director of NUS I-FIM and Nobel Laureate recognized for the discovery and characterization of graphene, highlighted the significance of the collaboration.
“Graphene’s potential has never been in question, but the challenge has been its successful integration into real-world applications. This partnership brings together the scientific depth of NUS and the industrial scale and materials expertise of a company that understands what it takes to manufacture at the frontier.
Strong collaboration between academia and industry is essential to accelerate innovation and translate scientific research into scalable technologies.”
Strengthening India’s Advanced Materials Ecosystem
The collaboration involving TACC Limited comes at a time when advanced materials such as graphene are becoming increasingly important across multiple sectors, including energy storage, electronics, thermal management, coatings, infrastructure, mobility, and industrial manufacturing.
By combining scientific innovation with industrial scalability, TACC Limited and NUS I-FIM aim to support the development of commercially viable graphene and advanced material applications designed to address the needs of future global industries.
The partnership is expected to contribute to stronger industry-academia collaboration while enhancing innovation capabilities across the India-Singapore corridor.
