Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, (DSIR) under the Ministry of Science and Technology essentially facilitates industrial research and is engaged in promotion, development, utilization, transfer and commercialization of industrial technology. The schemes and programmes operated by DSIR include interalia Transfer and Trading in Technology (TATT), which is aimed at promoting and catalyzing exports of technologies, projects and services including technology intensive exports.

The Confederation of Indian Industry, (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes.

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organization, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded over 100 years ago, it is India's premier business association, with a direct membership of over 4200 companies from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs and indirect membership of 50,000 companies from over 200 national and regional sectoral associations.

A facilitator, CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialized services and global linkages.

With 32 offices in India, 11 overseas and institutional partnerships with 191 counterpart organizations in 92 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.