DWIH New Delhi

DWIH New Delhi

DWIH New Delhi promotes the German research landscape in India and strengthens ties between the Indian and German academic and scientific communities through collaboration. Find out more about who we are and what we do.

InnoXchange

Bilateral programme focused on cooperation in innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship between DWIH New Delhi, DAAD, and DST. The programme aims to facilitate knowledge sharing in joint technology development, funding opportunities, management of incubators and accelerators, international market access, and intellectual property strategies. It is designed to enable exchange between incubator managers and deep-tech startup founders, supporting collaboration and mutual learning. First activity is a delegation programme from India to Germany in June 2026.

Vacancy: Programme Officer – Events

Join our team and contribute to Indo-German research and innovation cooperation. Profile includes support for planning and execution of high-impact events and projects, coordinate with partners, manage logistics and contribute to programme operations and reporting. Application deadline is 21 April 2026.

India-Upper Rhein Region Softlanding Programme

India-Upper Rhein Region Softlanding Programme connects selected Indian Life Science startups with the innovation, research and startup ecosystem of the Upper Rhine Region, where Germany, France and Switzerland meet. The programme is designed for research-driven teams aiming to validate their technology and business model for the European market, building long-term international partnerships, and preparing for their expansion into Europe.

Innovators Connect - Tandem 2025

Innovators Connect – Tandem is an immersion programme for young researchers interested in start-up founding and early-stage start-up founders from India and Germany. The programme takes place in India, and includes design thinking workshops, information sessions, mentoring, networking, lab visits and more.

Enhancing Indo-German SME Innovation and Technology Cooperation

This report, a joint publication of the DWIH New Delhi, DAAD and the Fraunhofer Office in India provides an overview of the innovation and research ecosystems in both countries, emphasising the role of SMEs. It also outlines funding mechanisms for technology transfer and industry–academia collaboration and presents key recommendations from the stakeholder dialogue to help shape a framework for Indo-German technology cooperation.

Leadership Roundtables - A roadmap for future international cooperation

The Indo-German Forum: Research, Innovation and Transfer held in New Delhi, marked a significant event in the longstanding partnership between India and Germany. In six leadership roundtables, 60+ institutional leaders, policymakers, and experts from both India and Germany engaged in structured, open, and outcome-driven discussions that would shape the future of Indo-German cooperation and broaden the partner network.

Dialogue on the Future of International Research Cooperation and DAAD Jubilee Celebrations

Dialogues and Networking Evening at the Indo-German Forum: Research, Innovation and Transfer held in New Delhi brought together leaders from academia and science policy to discuss the future of international research cooperation. The event also celebrated the DAAD’s centenary and its 65-year legacy in India.

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Science-based Start-ups and Entrepreneurship

Discover science entrepreneurship and innovation made in Germany! Explore the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem for science-based start-ups. Benefit from our comprehensive entrepreneurship program with offers for everyone from young founders to experienced science managers.

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Innovation Made in Germany

The DWIH New Delhi provides a platform to explore the research, science and innovation landscape in Germany and in India and informs you about research funding, career paths and opportunities for cooperation in Germany.