Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (SCCCS)

What Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (SCCCS) does

The Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (SCCCS) is a university-affiliated research centre established in March 2022 under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), an NAAC A++ accredited institution based in Pune, India. It is directed by Dr. Om Prakash and operates with a core team of approximately 12 staff supported by an expanding doctoral cohort. The centre's mandate is interdisciplinary climate and sustainability research, structured around eight interconnected focus areas spanning climate science, biodiversity, renewable energy, public health, sustainable agriculture, urban sustainability, climate policy, and indigenous/traditional knowledge systems. Its outputs are primarily academic — peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, datasets (including a biodiversity database), and contributions to regulatory and policy consultations — rather than commercial products or services.

SCCCS' core technology stack is research-oriented rather than product-oriented: it includes AI-assisted analytical methods supported by the DST PURSE grant, longitudinal data collection across its eight focus areas, and a biodiversity database that doubles as a slow-accumulating institutional data asset. The centre has built institutional positioning through competitive grant wins from DBT, DST, MoEF&CC and DRDO, totalling INR 2+ Crores since inception, and through strategic affiliations including CERC empanelment for power-sector regulatory research, membership on the JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health Steering Committee, and founding membership in the ILLNI international research network.

The business model is non-commercial: the centre is grant-funded and does not sell products or services at meaningful scale. Funding flows from Indian government science and environment ministries, with limited private-sector and international co-funding. There is no disclosed pricing model, no ARR, and no customer base in the conventional sense; "customers" are effectively funding agencies. The strategic intent, as suggested by CERC empanelment and stated National Nodal Centre ambitions for 2025-2030, is to evolve into a larger, institutionally embedded climate-research body — potentially with eventual fee-for-service regulatory consulting — but no commercial monetisation pathway is currently active.

Name

Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (SCCCS)

Legal name

Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability (SCCCS)

Website

https://scccs.siu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCCCS is a Pune-based university research centre, founded 2022 under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), conducting interdisciplinary climate and sustainability research across eight focus areas. It serves Indian government agencies, regulators, and academic networks through grant-funded policy and scientific research.

Ownership category

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Product category

Climate Change Research and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADALAA

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

SECONDARYBPADANAI

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

SECONDARYEUAMANAF

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Clean Energy Standards Compliance

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Policy & Regulatory Consulting for Renewables

SECONDARYEUABAFAB

Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage (BECCS/Bioenergy with CO₂ Capture)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Carbon Removal (DAC, BECCS, Biochar, Mineralization, Enhanced Weathering)

SECONDARYBPADAIAL

Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Global Health & Population Programs

Keywords

• Climate change research
• Sustainability studies
• Environmental biotechnology
• Carbon capture research
• Biodiversity conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Grants and Project Funding: Funded through competitive grants from government agencies including DBT, DST, MoEF&CC, DRDO, and international funding bodies. Multiple active research projects with sanctioned amounts ranging from 8 Lakhs to 64 Lakhs INR.
2. Consultancy and Training Services: Provides capacity-building programs, training sessions, workshops on circular economy, environmental assessments, and sustainability strategies. Also offers consulting services for organizations.
3. Regulatory Research and Consultancy: Empanelled by CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) to provide regulatory research and consultancy services in renewable energy, policy analysis, and regulatory impact assessment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SCCCS is a university-affiliated research centre that conducts interdisciplinary scientific research on climate change impacts, mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development. It delivers grant-funded research projects, doctoral education through a PhD program, regulatory consultancy services (CERC-empanelled), training workshops, and community biodiversity documentation services across eight focus areas including One Health, Bioenergy & Carbon Capture, and Biodiversity Conservation.

Product overview

SCCCS is a research centre under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), established in March 2022. The centre operates as a unified research platform organized around eight interconnected focus areas: One Health, Water & Climate Change, Bioenergy & Carbon Capture, Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Agriculture & Carbon Mitigation, Energy and Urban Sustainability, Campus Sustainability, and Climate Education and Capacity Building. These research streams collectively address climate change impacts, mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development through interdisciplinary scientific investigation. The centre complements its research with doctoral education (PhD Program), community engagement (biodiversity documentation, nature trails, citizen science), and CERC-empanelled consultancy services. The centre does not offer commercial software products but functions as an academic research institution advancing climate science through research publications, grant-funded projects, institutional collaborations, and capacity-building programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PhD Program in Climate Change and Sustainability Doctoral research program under Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI) offering interdisciplinary PhD opportunities in climate change, sustainability, microbiology, and related fields, targeted at prospective doctoral researchers and scholars.
• Regulatory Research and Consultancy Services CERC-empanelled regulatory research and consultancy services in renewable energy, policy analysis, regulatory impact assessment, and emerging technologies, offered to regulatory bodies, government ministries, and regulated entities.
• Climate Education and Capacity Building Programs Training sessions, workshops, and circular economy capacity-building programs delivered to organisations, students, and community groups on environmental assessments, sustainability strategies, and climate literacy.
• Biodiversity Documentation and Citizen Science Services Citizen science initiatives, monthly nature trails, biodiversity photography competitions, and species monitoring programs using eBird, SeasonWatch, and iNaturalist platforms, open to students, staff, and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 publications in high-impact journals with 5,000+ citations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research on microbiome studies, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental microbiology. NCCS has been a key institutional partner providing access to advanced research facilities and joint research initiatives.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on energy and sustainability research, policy analysis, and climate change mitigation strategies. TERI provides expertise in environmental policy and renewable energy.
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration involving postdoctoral training and research on anaerobic microbiology and environmental systems. Dr. Om Prakash completed postdoctoral training at Georgia Tech.
• Pennsylvania State University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration on microbiology and climate-related environmental research. Faculty exchange and joint research initiatives.
• Chinese Academy of SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational scientific collaboration on environmental research and climate science. Joint research initiatives and knowledge exchange.
• Chungbuk National University, South KoreamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration on environmental biotechnology and climate-related studies.
• All-Russian Collection of Microorganisms (VKM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration on microbial resource sharing and research on anaerobic microorganisms and archaea taxonomy.
• IIT KharagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) project. Joint research on high-altitude wetlands and environmental monitoring.
• Kumaun University, UttarakhandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on environmental research, biodiversity studies, and climate change impact assessment in the Himalayan region.
• Florida State University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partnership involving postdoctoral training and collaboration on gut microbiome research. Dr. Om Prakash conducted postdoc research at FSU.
• NEERI, NagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on environmental engineering research, wastewater treatment studies, and landfill impact assessment. Joint development of cultivation methods.
• JAMSTEC, JapanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology on marine and environmental research.
• Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through Dr. Rao's membership on JSW Centre for Climate Change and Health Steering Committee. Focus on climate change and human health intersection.
• Indian Landfill Leachate Network Initiative (ILLNI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer-driven consortium of over 35 Indian institutions investigating landfill impacts on climate, contamination, and public health. Founded by Dr. Om Prakash.
• AIIMS BhopalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and environmental research collaboration on antimicrobial resistance and climate-health nexus.
• University of Georgia, USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration on environmental and microbiological research.
• Zoological Survey of India, KolkatamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on biodiversity documentation and conservation research for Indian wildlife.
• Agricultural Research Organization – Volcani Center, IsraelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration on agricultural research and sustainable farming practices related to climate change.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS): Deemed university spun out of TERI focused exclusively on sustainability, climate, and policy education and research. Closely comparable as a grant-funded Indian academic institution delivering climate research, doctoral training, and policy advisory — overlapping with SCCCS's PhD program and regulatory research mandates.
• Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW): One of South Asia's leading policy-focused climate and energy research organizations. Comparable target market (Indian government, regulators, multilaterals), grant-funded model, and focus on renewable energy policy, climate finance, and NDC-aligned analysis — overlapping heavily with SCCCS's Energy and Urban Sustainability focus area.
• Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur — Centre for Climate Change: IIT Kharagpur hosts climate-change research including Himalayan ecosystem work and is a listed SCCCS collaborator on the NMHS project. Comparable on interdisciplinary climate science, government grants, and doctoral training in India.
• World Resources Institute India (WRI India): Applied research organization working on climate, energy, and sustainable cities in India. Comparable on low-carbon cities, climate finance, and policy analysis for Indian government clients — overlapping directly with SCCCS's Energy and Urban Sustainability and CERC policy work.
• National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI): CSIR lab specializing in environmental engineering, wastewater treatment, and landfill research. Directly comparable to SCCCS on the Water & Climate Change and landfill/ILLNI research streams; NEERI is also a listed SCCCS collaborator.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): India's flagship energy and sustainability research institute. Directly comparable as a multidisciplinary climate, energy, and policy research body with government grant funding, regulatory advisory work, and a national convening role — TERI is even an active SCCCS collaborator.
• Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM): Ministry of Earth Sciences autonomous institution focused on climate and atmospheric research. Comparable as a government-funded, India-based climate research body with both grant-funded science and a national mandate; counterpart on the atmospheric and climate-modelling dimensions of SCCCS's work.
• National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS): DBT autonomous institution and former employer of SCCCS Deputy Head Dr. Om Prakash. Strong overlap on anaerobic microbiology, microbiome, and AMR research; NCCS is also a listed SCCCS collaborator and shares research infrastructure ties.

Broad incumbents

• IIT Bombay — Centre for Urban Science and Engineering: Major Indian technical university with significant climate, urban sustainability, and energy research. Comparable on low-carbon-cities and renewable energy research, but with far larger faculty and infrastructure, making it a heavyweight incumbent in the same funding pool.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) — Centre for Climate Change: IISc is a much larger, established Indian research university with broad climate, energy, and sustainability research programs. It competes with SCCCS for government grants and doctoral talent, but operates as a comprehensive university rather than a focused climate centre.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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