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Rahul Jain of Matrix Geo Solutions and Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar of DRIIV Foundation outline plans to translate drone and GeoAI research into deployable public sector projects

New Delhi, January 12, 2026: Matrix Geo Solutions Limited has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with DRIIV Foundation to collaborate on national and state level projects focused on advanced geospatial technologies. The agreement establishes a framework to translate scientific research into field deployable solutions aligned with India’s science and technology missions.
DRIIV Foundation operates as the flagship science and technology cluster programme of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and functions under the guidance of the Prime Minister’s Science Technology and Innovation Advisory Council. Under the MoU, DRIIV Foundation will act as the project management partner and implementing agency, while Matrix Geo Solutions will serve as the delivery partner responsible for execution and on ground deployment.

The collaboration covers a range of technology domains, including drone and UAV based surveys, LiDAR and three dimensional digital twin development, GeoAI driven spatial analytics, satellite data applications, and cloud native GIS platforms. The partnership also includes provisions for collaborative research and development, pilot deployments, and capacity building initiatives intended to support government programmes and public sector stakeholders.
Rahul Jain, Managing Director of Matrix Geo Solutions, said the partnership strengthens efforts to convert advanced research into scalable solutions that can be implemented across infrastructure, water management, environmental monitoring, and governance applications. He added that combining DRIIV Foundation’s institutional and policy ecosystem with Matrix Geo’s execution capabilities creates a pathway for sustainable and future ready technology adoption.

Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar, Chief Executive Officer of DRIIV Foundation, said the collaboration supports the foundation’s mandate of moving research from laboratories into real world applications. He noted that Matrix Geo Solutions’ experience in geospatial engineering and drone based projects would enhance the foundation’s ability to deliver outcomes that address societal and environmental priorities.
Krishna Kumar Gaur, Head of Institutional Relations at DRIIV Foundation, said industry participation plays a critical role in ensuring that innovation reaches the field. He stated that the MoU reflects the type of ecosystem driven partnerships envisioned under national science and technology initiatives.

As part of the agreement, Matrix Geo Solutions will focus on technology deployment, project execution, and operational delivery, while DRIIV Foundation will provide programme coordination and institutional linkage. The two organisations are currently identifying pilot initiatives that may be converted into defined project engagements.
The MoU is valid for a period of five years and also places emphasis on training, skill development, and workforce creation in drone and geospatial technologies. Both parties stated that the collaboration is intended to support technology led governance and data driven infrastructure planning across multiple sectors.

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