“ Mr. Manuj Tripathi has been the sole driver for setting-up a whatsapp community for CSR nodals across the nation. This, in additional to, the webinars organized as a part of the effort have been extremely useful in informing us about what it takes to build a proposal for CSR funding, the timelines to be followed and potential companies along with their point of contacts. These webinars will be a great resource for all Institutes who are starting-up to build a portfolio of CSR funding.”
DBT/Wellcome India Alliance Research Management Fellow National Institute of Biomedical Genomics,West Bengal
“ It was a splendid effort from you to bring about this initiative and spread awareness. You had put time and effort in choosing the speakers and each session was a learning. This initiative could serve as a platform to bring about R and D specific CSR funding, which are distinct from sponsorship for deliverables without conflict of interest to the CSR mandate. I Thank You for the opportunity. I will be happy to be part of the further mobilization towards this effort. ”
Technical Manager (Grants Coordinator) BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute Dept of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India NCR Biotech Science Cluster,
"It has been a privilege to be associated with CSIR-IMTECH's initiative under the India Research Management Initiative (IRMI) project. The efforts to bridge CSR funding with research [&] development have been commendable, fostering a more robust ecosystem for innovation. The project's vision of aligning industry contributions with impactful R&D resonates deeply, and I applaud your and your team's dedication to advancing this mission. It will be wonderful if we could create a joint fund from the contributions of CSR. This can be managed by IRMI's team. Wish you best in your endeavour."
ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack
“ The efforts and activities undertaken by CSIR-IMTECH, Mohali under Wellcome Trust, DBT India Research Management Initiative grant to bridge the gap between Industries and R&D institutes towards Corporate Social Responsibility funding for research and development across Bharat were exceptional. All the webinars conducted with this aim were pivotal moments for our organization. The comprehensive overview of CSR funding mechanisms for R&D as shared by all the speakers was invaluable. The practical insights and real-world examples provided will be instrumental in developing our strategic approach to secure CSR funding. We’re grateful to all the efforts by you and the contributions of all the speakers to fulfill this goal. ”
Scientist-C, Neuroendocrinology Division ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health Mumbai, Maharashtra
" Thank you for inviting us to participate in the CSR Webinar Series under the India Research Management Initiative (IRMI) project. As we reflect on the series, it has proven to be a valuable learning experience, particularly in exploring the comparatively new business model for CSIR Laboratories. We firmly believe the initiative has significantly enhanced our knowledge of how CSR activities can help address certain gaps in industry-government R&D interactions.
Distinguished experts from diverse backgrounds have highlighted new avenues and opportunities for fostering a stronger innovation ecosystem. We are especially grateful for the insights provided on how showcasing impact metrics can improve our chances of securing CSR funding from corporates in the R&D sector.
The overall execution of the webinar series was impressive, with key personnel offering a range of valuable perspectives. We look forward to the possibility of future collaborations and hope our paths cross again soon.
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Head, Technology Management Group (TMG) CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
On behalf of CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), we would like to sincerely acknowledge your efforts in promoting CSR initiatives within the CSIR ecosystem and beyond. We are truly grateful for your informative and impactful presentation on "Advancing R&D through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)". We believe that your talk will inspire the scientific community across CSIR-NCL to explore R&D-based CSR project opportunities. "
Technology Management Group, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune