DCM Shriram Innovation Centre, an in-house R&D unit of DCM Shriram Ltd – chemicals business, has received the prestigious recognition of the “Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)”, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The Innovation Centre, located in Vadodara, Gujarat was established in 2023 and is spread across 2.5 acres. The prestigious DSIR recognition is accorded to those in-house R&D units of organizations that are engaged in innovative research and development related activities such as development of new products, design and engineering, process/product/design improvements, etc.
In the short span since its inception, the centre has developed and demonstrated expertise in the areas of organic chemistry, polymer science, materials science, water technology and process scale-up. It also has technical capabilities in organic and inorganic synthesis, catalysis testing facility, material’s characterization, product formulations, application development capabilities in polymers, FMCG, oil and gas, paints, chemicals cleaning and etching.
As per the press release, the DCM Shriram Innovation Centre will focus on emerging areas such as epoxy in composites, electricals, construction and coatings applications; differentiated product formulations in the space of water treatment chemicals, advanced materials based products – functional and structural applications and product portfolios aligned to sustainability -valorising chlorine through downstream derivatives. With the objective of forging R&D collaborations, the centre has also tied up with several globally renowned academic and research institutions.
