Special Session on IC-IMPACTS as Gateway to India, Innovation and Economic Development
On June 13, 2018, K. VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India (Prime Minister Modi), was the first keynote speaker to address attendees at the Special Session, reflecting on the strength of IC-IMPACTS’ bilateral model of collaboration and role as a gateway to India and future opportunities for India-Canada partnerships. Hosted at the […]
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Workshop in Varanasi develops scope of River Ganga Rejuvenation Pilot
On February 21 and 22, IC-IMPACTS, the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), and the Department of Biotechnology (Government of India) held a scoping workshop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India with Canadian and Indian researchers to develop a plan for the pilot demonstration for the rejuvenation of a stretch of the River Ganga near […]
Pilot Demonstration for Rejuvenation of River Ganga – Call for Proposals
On February 21, 2018, IC-IMPACTS, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India signed a joint work plan for the rejuvenation of River Ganga. On February 21 and 22, IC-IMPACTS, the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi and DBT held a two-day scoping workshop […]
Signing ceremony in Mumbai
On February 20, 2018, IC-IMPACTS held a signing ceremony at the Taj Tower, Business Center, in Mumbai, India. Memoranda of Understanding and Statements of Cooperation were signed between IC-IMPACTS, its host institution UBC, and SenseIndia Ltd., Starmass Environment Technologies group, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS), the National Academy of Construction (NAC), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), […]
Workshop in Pune supports experts sharing knowledge
On December 4 and 5, 2017, IC-IMPACTS held a workshop hosted by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) at the Tata Research Development and Design Centre (TRDDC) in Pune, India. Guests and researchers leading projects funded by IC-IMPACTS presented updates, shared knowledge, and discussed areas for future potential collaborations with TCS and other industry partners in India and […]
Governments of Canada and India Jointly Announce New Funding for IC-IMPACTS
November 15, 2017 – The governments of Canada and India jointly announced the renewal and expansion of IC-IMPACTS, the India-Canada Centre for Innovative Multidisciplinary Partnerships to Accelerate Community Transformation and Sustainability, for another three years. Supported through the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) in Canada, and through the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the […]
IC-IMPACTS, DST, and DBT to Invest in Resilience of Buildings and Cleaning Large Bodies of Water
IC-IMPACTS Centres of Excellence in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, India (DST), and the Department of Biotechnology, India (DBT) have committed to fund new research projects focusing on the resilience of buildings and cleaning large bodies of water. IC-IMPACTS will soon be launching the following calls for proposals: The new calls will […]
IC-IMPACTS researchers develop earthquake-resistant concrete
A new seismic-resistant, fibre-reinforced concrete developed at the University of British Columbia will see its first real-life application this fall as part of the seismic retrofit of a Vancouver elementary school.The material is engineered at the molecular scale to be strong, malleable, and ductile, similar to steel—capable of dramatically enhancing the earthquake resistance of a […]
New Pavements use Recycled Scrap Tires
UBC engineers have developed a more resilient type of concrete using recycled tires that could be used for concrete structures like buildings, roads, dams and bridges while reducing landfill waste. The researchers experimented with different proportions of recycled tire fibres and other materials used in concrete—cement, sand and water—before finding the ideal mix, which includes […]