Partnerships for the Goals

Collaborations and Institutional Impact

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has built a robust network of collaborations across government, NGOs, industry, academia, and international organizations. These partnerships strengthen education, research, innovation, community development, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that initiatives are inclusive, impactful, and globally relevant.

Government Partnerships

The institution works closely with national and state agencies to expand access and drive innovation. Government scholarship schemes supported hundreds of students from marginalized backgrounds. Collaborations with the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Science & Technology, and NITI Aayog have enabled renewable energy projects, waste‑to‑energy research, and school adoption under the Atal Tinkering Lab initiative. The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research facilitated faculty participation in India’s Arctic Winter Expedition, while ISRO’s Physical Research Laboratory partnered on aerosol research that was discussed in Parliament.

NGO and Community Collaborations

NGOs such as Agaram Foundation, Maatram Foundation, and Ability Foundation help identify deserving scholarship beneficiaries. Partnerships with the Mangrove Foundation of India support community‑based mangrove restoration, while International Justice Mission and Indian Community Welfare Organization collaborate on anti‑trafficking and civic rights awareness. Local NGOs and community groups have joined in health camps, dental outreach, and livelihood training, including fisherwomen self‑help groups for seaweed farming and women empowerment programmes in tailoring, baking, solar lamp making, and sanitary napkin production.

Industry Collaborations

Sathyabama has signed over 70 MoUs with industry leaders to strengthen research, technology transfer, and skill development. Partners include HitoTech – Japan,Oracle Corporation, Space Zone India, ExcelR Solutions, Medway Hospital, Biopol Bioscience, AVN Ayurveda, Surana & Surana, Selvam & Selvam, and Jet Aerospace Aviation. In the energy sector, collaborations with WasmanPro Environmental Solutions LLP, NIN Energy India Pvt. Ltd., and CLRI have advanced biodiesel production, energy audits, and waste‑to‑energy solutions. VANS Chemistry Pvt. Ltd. supports safe e‑waste recycling and awareness programmes. Industry partners such as Seabytes, PrimeGen, Nanovea, Carl Zeiss, and Vetbiotic contribute to marine biotechnology and aquaculture research.

Academic and International Collaborations

Global and academic partnerships expand the institution’s research and innovation footprint. Collaborations include NITTR, Gulf Medical University, Nottingham Trent University (UK), University Technology Malaysia, Transilvania University of Brasov (Romania), Cukurova University (Turkey), LeTourneau University (USA), and Powiślański University (Poland). Participation in the EU‑funded ERASMUS project has positioned Sathyabama among 14 coordinating institutions worldwide. Centres of excellence such as the Research Park, Technology Business Incubator, Makerspace, Centre for Ocean Research, Centre for Climate Change Studies, Centre for Waste Management, and Centre of Excellence for Energy Research anchor these collaborations, linking faculty, students, and international networks.

Major Outcomes of Collaborations

• Scholarships: 1,863 students supported in 2023–24 through government, NGO, and institutional schemes.

• Research & Innovation: 82 funded projects (~₹20 crore), 97 startups incubated, and 237 patents filed.

• Community Outreach: Thousands of citizens engaged through health camps, legal literacy workshops, climate awareness drives, and livelihood training.

• Global Engagement: Active roles in IUCN, ERASMUS, AGU conferences, Arctic expeditions, and collaborations with international universities.

Programmes / Courses contributing to SDG

Sathyabama Institute offers M.Arch in Sustainable architecture https://www.sathyabama.ac.in/academics/schools/school-building-and-environment and the in other programmes the following  courses are delivered during 2023-24 contributing to different SDGs 

Engineering & Technology

Health, Medicine & Biotechnology

Law, Governance & Social Sciences

Business & Management

Architecture & Built Environment

Sciences

Media, Arts & Fashion