Industry Partnerships
Connecting industry challenges with IIT Madras research excellence.
Where Industry Challenges Meet Research Innovation
The Energy Consortium serves as a bridge between industry and academia, helping transform promising energy technologies into scalable, commercially viable solutions.
From early-stage discovery and feasibility studies to pilot demonstrations and commercialization pathways, we work closely with industry partners to accelerate innovation and de-risk technology development.
By connecting global industry leaders with the research ecosystem of IIT Madras, we create opportunities to solve real-world challenges while shaping the future of energy.
Why Partner With The Energy Consortium?
The transition to a sustainable energy future requires collaboration across technology, research, policy, and industry.
The Energy Consortium enables industry partners to:
- Access world-class research expertise
- Accelerate innovation and product development
- Validate technologies through pilot demonstrations
- Conduct techno-economic assessments
- Explore commercialization pathways
- Engage with startups and emerging technologies
- Access future-ready talent and research infrastructure
Our objective is simple:
Help industry partners move faster from concept to impact.
Our Industry Ecosystem
The Energy Consortium is supported by a strong network of global energy leaders representing diverse sectors across the energy value chain.
Founding & Core Members
Our members represent industries including:
- Oil & Gas
- Power & Utilities
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Digital & Technology Enterprises
Current members include:
- Shell
- Baker Hughes
- Infosys
- Chevron
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
- Technip Energies
- NLC India Limited
- Saudi Aramco
- Caterpillar
- bp
Together, these organizations bring perspectives from North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, creating a truly global innovation ecosystem.
Research Impact
50+ Active Industry-Funded Research Projects
The Energy Consortium currently supports more than 50 ongoing research projects funded by industry partners.
These projects span areas including:
- Carbon Capture & Utilization
- Hydrogen Technologies
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Energy Storage
- Grid Modernization
- Industrial Decarbonization
- Sustainable Fuels
- Circular Economy Solutions
- Digital Energy Systems
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Supporting initiatives that improve energy efficiency, accelerate decarbonization, and advance sustainable energy practices across sectors
NITI Aayog
Providing research insights and technology perspectives that contribute to India's long-term energy and sustainability goals.
Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Collaborating on research, innovation, and technology development programs that support national priorities.
Guidance Tamil Nadu
Supporting industrial and energy transition initiatives through knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration.
UNFCCC Observer Status
The Energy Consortium serves as an official observer at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on behalf of IIT Madras. This role enables participation in global climate discussions and provides opportunities to contribute Indian research perspectives to international conversations on climate action and energy transition.
Strategic Industry Collaborations
Eni & Energy Consortium
The Energy Consortium has entered into a multi-year Master Framework Agreement with Eni to strengthen industryāacademia collaboration for the energy transition.
The partnership supports multiple research and technology programs focused on:
- Sustainable energy systems
- Low-carbon technologies
- Future energy solutions
- Collaborative research initiatives
bp Joins as Core Industry Member
bp has joined The Energy Consortium as a core member under a three-year engagement program.
The collaboration enables closer engagement between bp, IIT Madras faculty, and consortium partners to advance:
- Low-carbon technologies
- Alternative fuels
- Energy transition research
- Innovation-driven sustainability solutions
E.ON ā Infosys ā IIT Madras Innovation Framework
The Energy Consortium, IIT Madras, Infosys, and E.ON Group Innovation have established a trilateral collaboration to accelerate innovation in resilient energy systems.
The initiative focuses on:
- Digital energy solutions
- Startup-driven innovation
- Future grid technologies
- Industry challenge solving
- Student and entrepreneur engagement
The framework connects real-world business challenges with emerging technologies from startups and innovators.
Triveni Turbine Partnership
In partnership with Triveni Turbine Limited, IIT Madras is advancing next-generation supercritical carbon dioxide (sCOā) technologies.
The collaboration focuses on:
- Advanced research infrastructure
- Clean power generation technologies
- Human capital development
- Technology commercialization pathways
This initiative represents a significant step toward developing future-ready power systems with higher efficiency and lower emissions.
Industry Day
Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)
Building the Future Grid
Creating Conversations That Lead to Innovation
Industry Day is The Energy Consortium’s flagship engagement platform where researchers, students, startups, and industry leaders come together to exchange ideas and explore collaborative opportunities.
The event creates a space for:
- Research showcases
- Technology demonstrations
- Industry networking
- Startup engagement
- Innovation partnerships
Watt's Next! ā Emerging Scholar Awards
Hosted during Industry Day, Watt’s Next! celebrates the next generation of energy innovators.
The platform provides PhD scholars an opportunity to showcase research with real-world industry relevance.
Research themes include:
- Circular economy solutions
- Biomass and waste conversion
- Sustainable construction materials
- Carbon utilization technologies
- Renewable energy innovations
Industry experts from organizations including Baker Hughes, Shell, and Aditya Birla Group participate in evaluating and mentoring researchers.
The initiative strengthens collaboration between academia and industry while nurturing future technology leaders.
Strategic
Advisory
Supporting government agencies with expert guidance on emerging energy challenges and opportunities
Technology Assessment
Evaluating technologies for performance, scalability, and deployment readiness.
Research & Analytics
Generating insights that support informed policy and investment decisions.
Pilot Demonstration Support
Validating innovative technologies under real-world conditions before large-scale deployment.
Ecosystem Development
Creating collaborative platforms that connect government, industry, academia, and innovators.
From Research to Commercialization
The Energy Consortium supports the entire innovation journey.
Discover
Identify breakthrough ideas and emerging technologies.
Validate
Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic assessments.
Demonstrate
Enable pilot-scale testing and real-world validation.
Scale
Develop commercialization pathways and deployment strategies.
Impact
Accelerate adoption of technologies that support the global energy transition.
Partner With Us
Whether you are seeking to solve a technical challenge, explore emerging technologies, support strategic research, or build innovation pipelines, The Energy Consortium provides access to the expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships needed to create meaningful impact.
Together, we can accelerate the technologies that will define the future of energy.
