RESOLVE (Rendering Science & Technology (S&T) for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat) is DRIIV’s annual flagship program, designed to translate S&T into tangible national impact, anchored in the vision of building a Self Reliant India.
Rooted in the principle of research to real-world implementation, RESOLVE brings together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, startups, investors, and global partners to address India’s most pressing developmental and sustainability challenges. Through focused dialogues, technology showcases, and prospects of impactful solution-driven collaborative ventures, RESOLVE positions S&T as a strategic enabler for self-reliance, accelerating indigenous innovation, strengthening domestic capabilities, and enabling scalable, deployable solutions aligned with national priorities.
The platform reflects DRIIV’s core mission of validation, piloting, and sustainable scaling of technologies, ensuring that scientific advancements move beyond laboratories to deliver societal, economic, and environmental outcomes.
RESOLVE 1.0: Foundations of an Innovation Powerhouse
The inaugural edition, held on December 7, 2022, at the India International Centre, marked the official arrival of DRIIV as the umbrella body for the Delhi-NCR S&T cluster.
A Unified Vision
Supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the GoI, the conference brought together over 150+ ecosystem partners. It was attended by high-profile dignitaries including Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood (PSA to GoI) and Prof. K. VijayRaghavan (Former PSA).
National Mission Alignment
The event explicitly mapped DRIIV’s thematic areas—Waste to Wealth, Water Security, and Air Pollution—to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and India’s National Missions.
Lab-to-Market Showcase
It featured India’s first-ever specialized exhibition where researchers from IIT Delhi, AIIMS, and CSIR labs directly pitched breakthrough technologies to venture capitalists and industry stalwarts, setting the stage for future commercialization.
RESOLVE 2.0: Science & Technology for a Sustainable Future
On December 9, 2023, RESOLVE 2.0 centered on achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat through mission-driven research.
Strategic Dialogue
The event featured three dedicated tracks:
Actionable Roadmap
The primary outcome was the formation of dedicated Task Forces comprising public bodies like the CPCB and Delhi Jal Board, alongside industry leaders, to initiate on-ground pilot projects.
RESOLVE 3.0: ‘Transforming Plastic’ for a Greener Future
Held on October 17, 2024, at The Oberoi, New Delhi, the third edition focused on the Indo-Danish Plastic Innovation Network. Under the aegis of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark, this roundtable addressed the global plastic crisis through local innovation.
Key Outcome
The launch of the Green Fellowship under the MASHAAL Program (in collaboration with the M3M Foundation), providing dedicated financial support to clean-tech innovators.
Global Synergy
Discussions featured global benchmarks and decentralized management systems to tackle the informal sector’s role in plastic waste.
By fostering cross-sector and international partnerships, RESOLVE serves as a catalyst for mission-mode innovation, reinforcing India’s journey towards a resilient, inclusive, and innovation-led economy under the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is RESOLVE and why is it significant?
RESOLVE is DRIIV’s annual flagship event that serves as a physical platform for Industry, Academia, and Government to candidly discuss and co-create S&T solutions for national challenges.
How did RESOLVE 2.0 change DRIIV’s operational approach?
It shifted the focus from high-level discussion to “Implementation Cells,” resulting in the creation of specific Task Forces to drive time-bound pilot projects in mobility and waste.
What was the major breakthrough of RESOLVE 3.0?
The event successfully launched the Green Fellowship to provide private risk capital for clean-tech innovators, filling a critical gap in early-stage funding.
Who are the typical participants at a RESOLVE event?
Stakeholders include public bodies (CPCB, DTC, DJB), industry giants (Tata Power, MG Motors, Google India), academic researchers (IITs, AIIMS), and international clusters (CLEAN, Denmark).
How does RESOLVE bridge the “Lab-to-Market” gap?
It provides a curated space for innovators to showcase “pilot-ready” technologies directly to the policymakers and corporate partners who control the infrastructure and capital needed to scale them.
