What is the name of the collaborative platform launched under Steel Research Technology Mission of India to connect industry, academia, research institutions, and startups?

The correct answer is SteelCollab.

In News

• The Steel Research Technology Mission of India (SRTMI) launched three new R&D schemes and a web portal at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on March 12, 2025.
• Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel & Heavy Industries, launched the SteelCollab platform to foster innovation and collaboration.

Key Points

• SteelCollab is a collaborative platform designed to connect industry leaders, researchers, startups, and academia.
• It enables steel industries to pose problems while researchers and startups can present their innovation ideas.
• The platform focuses on decarbonization, digitalization, and advanced steel development.
• It serves as a matchmaking hub to drive research and innovation in the steel sector.

Additional Information

• Three R&D Schemes Launched by SRTMI
  • Challenge Method – Identifying and solving critical industry-wide challenges.
  • Open Innovation Method – Supporting open research proposals from academia and researchers.
  • Start-up Accelerator – Supporting early-stage startups in steel technology innovation.
• Key Industry Participation
  • Major steel companies: SAIL, JSW, JSPL, Tata Steel, NMDC, JSL, RINL, MECON.
  • Academic institutions: IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT BHU, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras, etc.
  • Research organizations: CSIR-IMMT and international entities like the Swedish Energy Agency and the Asian Development Bank.
• Government’s Vision
  • India aims to reach 300 MT steel capacity by 2030.
  • Per capita steel consumption projected to rise from ~100 kg to ~158 kg before 2030.
  • Emphasis on AI/ML adoption, digitalization, and decarbonization in the steel industry.