India is accelerating a strategic shift in its innovation ecosystem by intentionally nurturing partnerships between academic institutions and scientific organizations. Emphasizing that “the age of working in silos is over,” the government has made it clear that breaking institutional silos is central to fostering innovation. Institutions such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, IIMC, and CSIR are being actively guided to deepen their collaborations in order to strengthen sustainable startup ecosystems.