EcoEx and IIT Goa Sign MoU to Advance Circular Economy and Sustainability

New Delhi, April 06, 2026: EcoEx has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Goa to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia in advancing sustainability-focused research, innovation, and capacity building.

The partnership aims to combine EcoEx’s expertise in environmental services and digital compliance solutions with IIT Goa’s academic and research capabilities. The collaboration will focus on developing scalable and implementation-oriented solutions aligned with India’s evolving environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

The MoU outlines several key objectives, including advancing research in circular economy models and waste-to-value systems, developing technology-driven solutions for environmental traceability and compliance, and facilitating knowledge exchange through internships, joint research, and applied projects. It also aims to deliver professional training, consultancy, and certification programmes, while supporting the development of ESG frameworks aligned with national and global standards.

Additionally, the collaboration seeks to contribute to Mission LiFE goals and broader sustainability initiatives, reinforcing India’s long-term climate and environmental commitments.

Akshaya Rath, Co-Founder & CEO, EcoEx, said: “The partnership with IIT Goa reflects EcoEx’s strong commitment to advancing the circular economy and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat. Through this collaboration, we aim to drive meaningful knowledge exchange and strengthen capacity building across the ecosystem.”

Thaseem Thajudeen, Dean of Research and Development at IIT Goa, stated, "IIT Goa is a pioneer in pursuing mission LiFE goals, and this MoU represents a concrete step towards India's net zero goals." He added that the collaboration aligns with national priorities to strengthen sustainability capacities and promote innovation supporting long-term environmental and climate action.

The partnership reflects a growing trend of industry–academia collaboration to address complex sustainability challenges and accelerate the development of practical, scalable solutions for environmental management and compliance.