Universal Materials Incubator Corporation (UMI) has established a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to foster innovation and investment in the Indian materials and chemicals sector.
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Universal Materials Incubator Corporation (UMI), a venture capital firm specializing in materials and chemicals, has established a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Within UMI, significant efforts are underway to enhance international relationships through their UMI3 Fund, which was launched in October 2022.
India is the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, following the United States and China. As economic development continues, energy consumption rises, and environmental pollution worsens, startups in not only IT and AI but also materials and energy sectors have arisen. These innovations hold promise for international expansion into emerging markets facing similar social challenges.
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Universal Materials Incubator (UMI)
invested in
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
in 2023
in a Strategic Partnership deal