27/05/2026
MAGIC was delighted to host the team from India’s Translational Research Initiative (ITRI) during their visit to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to understand the region’s growing startup, manufacturing and innovation ecosystem.
The ITRI team interacted with MAGIC leadership to explore opportunities for collaboration in translational research, innovation infrastructure and support systems for startups and MSMEs. Discussions also focused on the potential for developing a Hub & Spoke model connected with premier institutions like IIT Madras and IIT Delhi through deployment of philanthropic capital.
The visit reflects the growing national attention towards Tier-2 innovation ecosystems like Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and their role in India’s deep-tech and manufacturing growth journey.
About ITRI: India’s Translational Research Initiative (ITRI) is a national initiative focused on strengthening India’s translational research and industrial innovation ecosystem by bridging the gap between research, prototyping and commercialization. ITRI works with leading academic institutions, industry partners and philanthropists to create advanced testing, prototyping and applied R&D infrastructure that supports startups, MSMEs and deep-tech innovation. Through a collaborative Hub & Spoke approach connected with institutions like IIT Madras and IIT Delhi, ITRI aims to enable technology development and scale-up across emerging manufacturing and innovation clusters in India.
MAGIC Business Incubator facilitated the visit of the India’s Translational Research Initiative (ITRI) team to Marathwada Auto Cluster, Deogiri Electronics Cluster, Endurance Technologies during their Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ecosystem tour.
The discussions focused on opportunities and challenges in advanced manufacturing, EV components, materials development and technology transfer for the Indian automotive sector.
The interaction provided valuable insights into how industry-academia collaboration and translational research infrastructure can help bridge gaps between innovation, industrial experimentation and commercialization.