Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: UK’s Imperial College London has announced a partnership with Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) to drive the exchange of talent and knowledge and boost innovation between the two countries, reported IANS.
Through the new partnership, the two organisations plan to co-develop cuttingedge open research facilities on-site at SGB, boost UK-India and global talent exchange through a joint fellowship, and explore public engagement, research, and education collaborations based on shared expertise and facilities.
By joining forces, the two organisations will train the innovators of the future and cultivate the next generation of talent. The partnership was announced as part of the trade meeting between India and the UK during the two-day visit of Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer to India.
“This exciting partnership is a launchpad for UK-India innovation and scientific collaboration. Imperial’s innovation and incubation expertise will create a unique lab and convening space with Science Gallery Bengaluru, where cutting-edge solutions to global issues will be discovered, designed, and delivered,” said Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Imperial College London to co-develop our Public Lab Complex. This is an important step in creating shared spaces where inquiry, creativity, and learning thrive across borders. We are excited about what we can build together,” added Jahnavi Phalkey, Founding Director at Science Gallery Bengaluru.