Cactus Communications collaborates with FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2025 as an ‘Industry Partner
Cactus Communications collaborates with FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2025 as an ‘Industry Partner’
Mumbai, September 18, 2025: Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI and expert solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, announces its participation at the upcoming FICCI Bharat R&D Summit 2025 as an Industry Partner. The summit is scheduled for September 25-26, 2025, in New Delhi.
As part of the summit, CACTUS’ CEO, Akhilesh Ayer, will join the panel “Enabling Innovation: Infrastructure, Capital & Collaborative Ecosystems” which will bring together leaders from academia and industry to explore strategies for accelerating India’s R&D landscape through stronger infrastructure, greater innovation, and the development of a world-class research ecosystem.
Commenting on the participation, Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “India has immense opportunities to strengthen its innovation ecosystem through robust infrastructure, sustained funding, and collaborative networks that connect academia, industry, and government. The integration of AI with human expertise can act as a powerful driver for global leadership. The FICCI Bharat R&D Summit provides a vital platform to shape these discussions and to work with other industry leaders towards advancing India’s position as a global hub for research and innovation.”
Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (ROW), Cactus Communications, added, “CACTUS is committed to advancing India’s research ecosystem by providing researcher-focused solutions that combine cutting-edge AI with human expertise. Our participation at the FICCI Bharat R&D Summit reflects our focus on building stronger partnerships with stakeholders across academia, industry, and government to enable greater global visibility and impact of research.”
In India, CACTUS has partnered with leading academic institutions and national bodies including the IITs, IIMs, IISERs, DBT Research Labs, and DST to provide training programs as well as by offering cutting-edge AI-powered tools. Globally, CACTUS collaborates with leading publishers and institutions to provide services and solutions that combine AI-driven technology with human expertise. These initiatives reflect CACTUS’ commitment to strengthening India’s research ecosystem while advancing the country’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in science and innovation.
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