Rowan among New Jersey-India higher-education partnerships to advance research, innovation

An agreement between Rowan University and Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre is among seven Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between colleges and universities in New Jersey and India announced Monday by Choose New Jersey, the state’s leading nonprofit business attraction organization, as part of its governor-led mission to India.

The agreements mark significant strides in higher education collaboration and innovation between the two regions. India is one of New Jersey’s top trade partners, with two-way trade in goods totaling $11.3 billion annually, highlighting the strong economic ties supporting these educational collaborations.

“These agreements reflect New Jersey’s leadership in fostering global academic and research partnerships,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “By connecting our top universities with leading institutions in India, we are laying the groundwork for breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and science while creating new opportunities for students and researchers on both sides of the globe.”

The agreements expand educational collaboration, research exchange, and innovation opportunities.  

Rowan University signed an MOU with Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) to foster innovation-driven startups and strengthen the bio-innovation ecosystem in Karnataka and New Jersey. The collaboration will focus on agricultural technology, food technology, medical technology, and health and wellness, fostering research initiatives, commercialization opportunities, incubation and co-location programs, and the exchange of researchers and entrepreneurs. 

Other agreements with institutions in India included Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology. 

“New Jersey is home to some of the nation’s top universities and a hub for medical and technological innovation,” said Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “These collaborations with Indian institutions reinforce our commitment to driving forward global innovation, while strengthening ties with India, one of New Jersey’s leading partners in research and innovation.”