Merck signs MoU with CSIR-IICT to strengthen industry-academia ties

Merck signs MoU with CSIR-IICT to strengthen industry-academia ties

By: IPP Bureau

Last updated : June 09, 2026 2:47 pm



The collaboration will foster joint research initiatives, scientific knowledge exchange, and innovation


Merck signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, in the presence of Dhananjay Singh, Managing Director, Merck Life Science & Head, Discovery Solutions, India; Sakshi Yadav, Director and Head of Pharma Business (Large and Strategic Accounts), Discovery Solutions.

Also present on the occasion were Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Director, CSIR-IICT; Pravin Likhar, Chief Scientist and Chair, BDRM, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology; and Dr. S. Rama Mohan, Chair, Knowledge and Information Management, CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad.

The MoU aims to strengthen industry-research collaboration by developing analytical methods and application notes for new products, molecules, and customer challenges, while fostering joint research initiatives, scientific knowledge exchange, and innovation. 

Merck CSIR IICT Dhananjay Singh

First Published : June 09, 2026 12:00 am