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?
Our objective is to help industry partners move faster from concept to impact.
The transition to a sustainable energy future requires collaboration across technology, research, policy, and industry.
Our Industry Ecosystem
The Energy Consortium is supported by a strong network of global energy leaders representing diverse sectors across the energy value chain.
Our members represent industries including:
Oil & Gas
Digital & Technology
Industrial Manufacturing
Transportation
Construction & Infrastructure
Power & Utilities
Our Members include
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
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.
Key Industry partnerships
Eni (Italy) ā multi-year master framework agreement on water/wastewater treatment, biofuels processing & testing, and AI/digital technologies
BP & Caterpillar ā onboarded as Core members for 3-year engagements (low-carbon fuels & electrification; net-zero & sustainable energy systems)
Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) ā MoU on grid stability, rooftop solar integration, EV charging load management, dynamic line rating, grid analytics
ON Group Innovation (EGI) & Infosys ā trilateral framework for resilient grid technology innovation, linking E.ON business challenges with Indian startup ecosystems
UKās Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) ā strategic partnership on renewable energy, smart grids, green hydrogen, electric mobility and green ports
NLC India Limited ā partnership on economical carbon capture technologies and future COā utilisation
Triveni Turbine Limited ā joint development of supercritical COā (sCOā) test infrastructure, including a dedicated Triveni Test Lab for Integrated sCOā Circuits
Founding members Baker Hughes and Shell renewed their membership for a further three years.
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Key Industry partnerships
- Eni (Italy) ā multi-year master framework agreement on water/wastewater treatment, biofuels processing & testing, and AI/digital technologies
- bp & Caterpillar ā onboarded as Core members for 3-year engagements (low-carbon fuels & electrification; net-zero & sustainable energy systems)
- Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) ā MoU on grid stability, rooftop solar integration, EV charging load management, dynamic line rating, grid analytics
- ON Group Innovation (EGI) & Infosys ā trilateral framework for resilient grid technology innovation, linking E.ON business challenges with Indian startup ecosystems
- UKās Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) ā strategic partnership on renewable energy, smart grids, green hydrogen, electric mobility and green ports
- NLC India Limited ā partnership on economical carbon capture technologies and future COā utilisation
- Triveni Turbine Limited ā joint development of supercritical COā (sCOā) test infrastructure, including a dedicated Triveni Test Lab for Integrated sCOā Circuits
- Founding members Baker Hughes and Shell renewed their membership for a further three years.
Eni master framework agreement
BP MoU signing
KSEB MoU signing
UK Energy Systems Catapult MoU
Triveni Turbine sCOā partnership
Industry Day
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 Partnership
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
Carbon utilization technologies
Biomass and waste conversion
Sustainable construction materials
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.
From Research to Commercialization
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.
