Navi Mumbai: Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL), a leading cleantech and decarbonisation solutions company, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs Foundation (ITEL), Chennai, to jointly drive research, innovation, and capacity-building initiatives in bio-energy, waste management, and green technologies.
The MoU establishes a collaborative framework for joint R&D programs, consultancy projects, training initiatives, and funding proposals, with a focus on developing scalable and commercially viable solutions in the bioenergy and environmental sustainability domains.
Key Highlights of the Collaboration
• Joint research programs in bioenergy, waste management, and green chemicals
• Collaboration on national and international funding proposals including BIRAC and DST
• Development of skill-building programs, internships, and industry training
• Access to ORSL’s advanced R&D infrastructure for joint experimentation and pilot validation
• Focus on commercialisation of research outputs and intellectual property development
Driving the Future of Decarbonisation through R&D
This collaboration further strengthens ORSL’s commitment to advancing its Research & Innovation Centre (RIC) in Navi Mumbai, which is increasingly emerging as a national platform for validation and commercialisation of decarbonisation technologies.
ORSL has been a recipient of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) support, reinforcing its capability to develop cutting-edge solutions in:
• Bioenergy and compressed biogas (CBG)
• Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU)
• Green chemicals and circular economy solutions
The company is now actively transitioning its R&D outcomes from lab-scale innovation to full-scale commercial deployment, creating a strong pipeline of next-generation clean technologies that will contribute significantly to ORSL’s long-term growth and revenue diversification.
Expanding Collaborative Ecosystem
The MoU with ITEL Foundation is part of ORSL’s broader strategy to build a robust innovation ecosystem through strategic partnerships. ORSL has signed multiple collaborations with leading institutions and industry stakeholders, including:
• IIT BHU – Feedstock characterisation and bio-energy research
• IIT Roorkee – Advanced process optimisation and environmental engineering
• SSS-NIBE – Technology validation and pilot studies
• Strategic industry partnerships with companies in CBG, CCUS, and sustainable materials
These collaborations position ORSL as a bridge between academia, innovation, and industry deployment, enabling faster scale-up of climate technologies.
Strategic Impact on ORSL Growth Story
The partnership marks a significant step in ORSL’s transformation from a traditional waste management company to a fully integrated cleantech and green chemicals organisation.
By leveraging its strong R&D backbone and expanding collaboration network, ORSL is:
• Building new revenue streams from technology licensing and green chemicals
• Strengthening its position in India’s decarbonisation and circular economy ecosystem
• Creating long-term value through innovation-led growth and commercial scalability
Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL) is a pioneering environmental engineering company specializing in sustainable waste management and valorisation solutions. Established in 2008 by technocrats, ORSL develops and deploys robust, cost-effective, and eco-friendly technologies across the entire waste value chain.
