Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC)

PKC is established by the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. Of India in 2020 under The City Knowledge and Innovation Cluster Initiative (CKIC)

The Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC) aims to bring together academia, R & D institutions and the Industry of Pune and its surrounding areas, to address challenging problems of the region through innovative means, using scientific knowledge and engaging highly skilled human resources.

Civic bodies

Civic bodies

PKC works with local governments and civic organizations to aid in solving city level problems through knowledge and technology interventions.
Academia

Academia

PKC works to promote innovation and R&D that will contribute to the growth and development of the city.
Industry

Industry

PKC aims to foster industry-academia partnerships for skill development, technology transfer and innovation.
Citizens

Citizens

Through its citizen engagement programs, PKC is committed to promoting scientific curiosity amongst citizens and increase citizen involvement in city initiatives.
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Funded Projects
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Partners
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Funds Raised (INR)
6500
Beneficiaries
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Capacity Building Activities
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Global Connects
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MoUs Signed
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Citizens Engaged

Role of S&T Clusters: Office of PSA, GoI

The establishment of Science & Technology (S&T) Clusters is a major initiative under the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). The PM-STIAC has recommended and endorsed the setting up of S&T Clusters as a means for our scientific enterprise, towards converging individual institutional excellence into collective performance.

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