CSIR

What CSIR does

CSIR-NEERI is a constituent laboratory of India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), operating as a government-funded premier research institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Nagpur with five regional centres in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, the institute conducts multi-disciplinary environmental science and engineering research spanning air quality management, water and earth systems, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental biotechnology, clean energy and process engineering, wastewater management, climate risk assessment, and environmental health and toxicology. It serves government ministries, state pollution control boards, municipal authorities, industrial enterprises (power, manufacturing, cement, chemicals, infrastructure), and international bodies including WHO, UNEP, IPCC, UNIDO, and the Stockholm Convention Secretariat.

The institute's product and technology portfolio is built around proprietary environmental innovations. Flagship offerings include the Bio-CCUS Innovation Hub (a CO2 biorefinery using microbial, cyanobacterial, microalgal, and biomaterial systems to convert captured carbon into nutraceuticals, peptides, biofuels, and biochemicals); the AI-Integrated Line Source Emission Inventory (AI-LSEI) Dashboard, which uses computer vision on existing traffic cameras to detect vehicle types and produce GIS-based pollution hotspot maps; the NIVIDA AI-powered tender evaluation platform for maritime sector assessments; the Up-flow Compact Constructed Wetland (UCCW) sewage treatment system; Mechanical Dewatering and Drying System (MDDS) for faecal sludge management; SVASTIK portal providing validated traditional knowledge across 19 Indian and 5 foreign languages; Smart Biorefinery with AI/ML digital twins for optimizing microalgal CO2 capture; and the cGodavari Centre for integrated river basin management. The underlying technology stack integrates IoT, computer vision, generative AI, digital twin optimization, and bioelectrochemical systems.

The institute operates a non-commercial revenue model, functioning primarily on government grants from India's Ministry of Science and Technology, supplemented by technology transfer and licensing arrangements with industrial and government partners. There is no disclosed commercial product pricing; the Business Development & Project Management Cell handles MoUs, technology transfer, and a published licensees list. Customer segments are vertical — government and regulatory bodies (primary) and industrial clients (primary) — with academic and research institutions as a horizontal secondary segment. Direct institutional services, technology licensing, and academic/research networks form the three documented distribution channels.

Name

CSIR

Legal name

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Website

https://neeri.res.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CSIR-NEERI is a government-funded Indian research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, conducting multi-disciplinary environmental science and engineering R&D across air, water, waste, biotechnology, and clean energy, serving government bodies, regulators, industry, and international organizations through technology transfer and licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Research

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Reporting, Dashboards & Regulatory Submittals (Automated Reports, e-Reporting) (EUAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Environmental engineering research
• Wastewater treatment technologies
• Air quality monitoring
• Carbon capture solutions
• Environmental impact assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSIR-NEERI is a government research institute that conducts multi-disciplinary environmental science and engineering R&D and develops deployable environmental technologies. It provides environmental monitoring, pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, carbon capture and utilization, and environmental advisory services to government, industry, and research partners. Its offerings include the Bio-CCUS Innovation Hub, AI-LSEI vehicle emission dashboard, constructed wetland sewage treatment plants, mechanical dewatering systems, and technology transfer/licensing to industry and government bodies.

Product overview

CSIR-NEERI operates as a multi-disciplinary environmental research institute under India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The institute offers a diverse portfolio of environmental technologies and services organized around key focus areas including Air Quality Management, Water and Earth Systems, Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Biotechnology, Clean Energy, and Climate Risk Adaptation. Core products include the Bio-CCUS Innovation Hub (biological carbon capture and utilization), AI-powered environmental monitoring systems (AI-LSEI dashboard for vehicle emissions), wastewater treatment technologies (UCCW constructed wetlands, MBBR systems, MDDS faecal sludge management), and digital knowledge platforms (SVASTIK portal). The institute also provides environmental assessment services, policy advisory through the Sustainability Hub, and operates specialized facilities including testbed infrastructure and Living Lab demonstrations. Research collaborations extend to river basin management (cGodavari), geothermal exploration training, and food technology transfer. The portfolio functions as a platform-plus-services model where technologies are offered both as standalone solutions and integrated into comprehensive environmental management programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bio-CCUS Innovation Hub (CO2 Biorefinery) A CO2 Biorefinery platform that uses microbial, cyanobacterial, microalgal, and biomaterial-based systems to capture CO2 and convert it into nutraceuticals, peptides, biofuels, biochar, fine biochemicals, and platform chemicals. Targeted at industrial emitters, power plants, and cement manufacturers seeking carbon capture solutions.
• AI-Integrated Line Source Emission Inventory (AI-LSEI) Dashboard An AI-powered dashboard that uses existing traffic cameras to detect and calculate vehicle pollution in real time, applying emission factors by vehicle type to produce GIS-based hotspot maps of urban pollution. Used by municipal authorities and pollution control boards for traffic-related emission monitoring.
• NIVIDA AI-Powered Tender Evaluation Platform An AI-driven platform for evaluating and processing tender documents, developed for use in the maritime sector to improve transparency and efficiency in procurement assessments. Used by port authorities and government procurement entities.
• UCCW (Up-flow Compact Constructed Wetland) Sewage Treatment Plant A compact constructed wetland system using engineered soil media for decentralized sewage treatment and stormwater harvesting, achieving an average groundwater rise of 2.3 metres and enabling sustainable water withdrawal of about 46,000 litres daily. Targeted at municipal bodies and campuses needing low-cost decentralized wastewater treatment.
• MDDS (Mechanical Dewatering and Drying System)
• Eco Rejuvenation Technology Technology for ecological rejuvenation of water bodies and industrial sites, demonstrated at the Koradi Thermal Power Station. Targeted at power plant operators and industrial sites requiring environmental restoration.
• SVASTIK Portal (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) A digital knowledge platform providing access to scientifically validated Indian traditional knowledge across 19 Indian and 5 foreign languages. Used by researchers, policymakers, and academic institutions.
• NEERI Testbed Facility Pilot- and bench-scale testing facilities for environmental technologies including algae cultivation, bioreactors, and water treatment systems, used by researchers and industry partners for technology validation.
• NEERI Sustainability Hub A national-level advisory, convening, and facilitation platform providing sustainable environmental solutions and bridging scientific knowledge with large-scale implementation. Targeted at government bodies, industry, and policymakers.
• Rain Gardens Pilot R&D Facility An enhanced rain gardens facility with improved hydraulic systems, engineered soil media, and integrated geological data for stormwater harvesting and aquifer recharge. Targeted at urban local bodies and campuses.
• Smarter Rice, Coffee Crema Technology, and Low-Sodium Salt (Food and Nutrition Technologies) Indigenously developed food and nutrition technologies including nutritionally enhanced Smarter Rice, Coffee Crema Technology, and Low-Sodium Salt innovation, transferred for industrial commercialization to food and beverage companies.
• Living Lab A demonstration platform for scalable urban managed aquifer recharge technologies and environmental innovations. Used by researchers, urban planners, and municipal bodies.
• cGodavari (Centre for Godavari River Basin Management)
• WHO Coronavirus Network (COVNET) WHO-designated collaboration center for environmental epidemiology and pandemic management, developing wastewater-based epidemiology methods for viral pathogen monitoring including SARS-CoV-2. Targeted at public health agencies and WHO network partners.
• Geosciences for Geothermal Energy Exploration (G2E2) Training Programme A six-day interdisciplinary training programme on geothermal energy exploration covering heat-flow studies, hydrogeochemistry, and geophysical methods, launched in collaboration with CSIR-NGRI. Targeted at researchers and industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI-LSEI dashboard field trials at NEERI gate recorded 53 kg of carbon monoxide and 3.3 kg of particulate matter passing through a single point over a 16-hour period.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2026CSIR-NEERI signed MoU with JNPA for maritime infrastructure sustainability, including partnerships with CSIR-NEERI, CESL, RECPDCL, EESL, and IIT Madras for sustainability, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and advanced maritime technology development. JNPA is India's largest container port handling over 102 million metric tonnes of cargo during FY26.
• Intrinsic FoundriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Intrinsic Foundries, a Jharkhand-based deeptech startup, completed an industrial pilot with CSIR at a major Indian power plant using algae-based CCUS platforms, claiming 85-90% CO2 capture efficiency and 3 kg biomass cultivation from flue gas streams.
• Delhi GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Delhi government signed MoU with CSIR (parent body of CSIR-NEERI) to develop smart, dust-free roads across the national capital, providing scientific expertise for road maintenance, advanced dust-control technologies, and data-driven monitoring systems targeting high-traffic corridors.
• Tata Consumer Products LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Tata Consumer Products formalized transfer of three indigenously developed food and nutrition technologies from CSIR-NIIST, including nutritionally enhanced Smarter Rice, Coffee Crema Technology, and Low-Sodium Salt innovation for joint sponsored research, with applications across Tata's portfolio reaching over 275 million households.
• Noida AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025CSIR-NEERI previously assessed around 30 drains, identifying 24 as active, and prepared detailed project reports that informed Noida Authority's approvals for wastewater treatment plants. The board approved construction of dedicated STPs using MBBR technology at an estimated cost of Rs 202.5 crore.
• ICGEB (International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICGEB collaborates with CSIR-NEERI on CO2-biorefinery project and DST-funded excellence centre on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, focusing on microalgae-based CO2 separation for industrial applications.
• CSIR-CSMCRI (Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-CSMCRI collaborates on CO2-biorefinery project alongside ICGEB and Dalmia Cement as industry partner, focusing on thermotolerant microalgal strains and photo-bioreactor design for enhanced biological carbon capture.
• Dalmia CementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDalmia Cement serves as the industry partner in the CO2-biorefinery project executed by CSIR-NEERI in collaboration with ICGEB and CSIR-CSMCRI for capturing flue-gas CO2 through microalgal biomass production.
• IIT HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT Hyderabad collaborates with CSIR-NEERI on the Centre for Godavari River Basin Management, established by Ministry of Jal Shakti, for integrated river basin management planning and ecological restoration of the Godavari River.
• CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology), HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-IICT collaborates on Smart Biorefinery project for AI-based optimized microalgal CO2 capture and peptide-based nutraceuticals development, alongside Core CarbonX and BIRAC.
• Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Jal Shakti established the Centre for Godavari River Basin Management (cGodavari) with CSIR-NEERI and IIT Hyderabad, with oversight by cGanga at IIT Kanpur, focusing on integrated river basin management.
• cGanga (IIT Kanpur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnercGanga at IIT Kanpur monitors the progress of the Godavari River Basin Management project involving CSIR-NEERI and IIT Hyderabad, supporting integrated river basin planning.
• CSIR-NGRI (National Geophysical Research Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-NGRI launched enhanced rain gardens pilot for stormwater harvesting achieving 2.3m groundwater rise, and launched a national training programme on geothermal energy exploration (G2E2) bridging scientific research and industry needs.
• OmniBSIC Bank and Ocean Tribe FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOmniBSIC Bank, CSIR-IIR (implied as CSIR-NEERI regional engagement) and Ocean Tribe Foundation launched 'Plastics, the Waste and the Management for Teens' educational program for environmental stewardship and waste management awareness among youth.
• BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-CRRI and BPCL recognized for plastic waste roadblock initiative, indicating collaboration on plastic waste utilization in road construction.
• CESL (Convergence Energy Services Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESL partnered with JNPA and CSIR-NEERI during the NIVIDA platform launch for sustainability and infrastructure development in the maritime sector.
• RECPDCL (REC Power Development and Consultation Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRECPDCL partnered with JNPA and CSIR-NEERI during the NIVIDA platform launch for energy efficiency and advanced maritime technology development.
• EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEESL partnered with JNPA and CSIR-NEERI during the NIVIDA platform launch for energy efficiency solutions in the maritime sector.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIT Madras partnered with JNPA and CSIR-NEERI for advanced maritime technology development as part of NIVIDA platform launch and broader sustainability initiatives.
• Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (PPCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-NEERI and PPCC discussed collaborative roadmap for sustainable environmental solutions, including joint stakeholder workshop on waste sector greenhouse gas inventory for BTR-2.
• Puducherry Technological University (PTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-NEERI signed MoU with PTU to advance collaborative research on sustainability and climate solutions.
• WHO (World Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-NEERI's Environmental Epidemiology and Pandemic Management laboratory designated as WHO Reference Laboratory and Collaboration Centre for SARS-CoV-2 environmental monitoring, part of WHO South-East Asia Regional Office network.
• Stockholm Convention SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-NEERI serves as Stockholm Convention Regional Centre (SCRC-India) for POPs management, hosting training programmes and stakeholder meetings on chemicals of concern.
• L&T (Larsen & Toubro) Water TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIR-NEERI and L&T WTC explored collaboration on water management solutions.
• Core CarbonX Pvt Ltd, HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore CarbonX collaborates as partner in Smart Biorefinery project alongside CSIR-IICT and BIRAC for AI-based microalgal CO2 capture and nutraceutical production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WRI India (World Resources Institute): Global environmental research organization with substantial India operations delivering data, research, and partnerships on climate, water, and sustainable cities - aligned with NEERI's environmental monitoring and policy mission.
• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): India-based environmental research and advocacy think tank focused on air quality, water, waste, and climate policy - comparable to NEERI's applied-research and policy-advisory role with government and regulatory clients.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): India's leading multi-disciplinary environmental and energy research institute conducting R&D, policy advisory, and technology transfer across air, water, waste, and renewables - directly comparable to CSIR-NEERI's mandate and stakeholder base of government and industry.
• CSTEP (Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy): India-based scientific research organization working on energy, environment, and urban sustainability - directly comparable in applying scientific R&D to Indian policy and infrastructure challenges.
• National Institute of Hydrology (NIH): India's apex R&D body for hydrology and water resources under the Ministry of Jal Shakti - directly comparable to NEERI's Water and Earth Systems division and cGodavari river-basin work.
• CSIR-IGIB (Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology): Sister CSIR laboratory with overlapping mandate in environmental biotechnology and genomics - directly comparable as a peer constituent CSIR lab doing multi-disciplinary life-science research with government funding.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia India: Global environmental services leader with municipal water, waste, and energy offerings in India - comparable broader incumbent that both competes with and partners around NEERI's wastewater and waste management technology stack.
• SUEZ India (Suez Water Technologies and Solutions): Global water and waste management major with India operations delivering wastewater and environmental services - comparable to NEERI's wastewater/sewage treatment technology portfolio but at significantly larger commercial scale.

Emerging players

• Carbon Clean Solutions (CarbonClean): India-origin carbon capture technology company that has scaled commercial CCUS deployments globally - comparable emerging player in the same CCUS space where CSIR-NEERI's Bio-CCUS hub is attempting proof-of-concept.
• IIT Bombay - Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE): Academic research centre in environmental science and engineering at one of India's leading IITs - comparable as a research and training peer, though primarily academic rather than mission-driven government institute like NEERI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

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