- Jamia Millia Islamia partners with two life sciences companies to expand internships, dissertations, industry-oriented projects, research and skill development opportunities
New Delhi, September 17, 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two life sciences companies, NuLife Pvt. Ltd. and NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and expand opportunities in research, skill development and industry-oriented learning.
The MoUs were formally signed on September 14, 2026, at an event organised at the Faculty of Life Sciences, JMI. The programme was attended by Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor, JMI; Prof. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI; and Prof. Mohammad Zahid Ashraf, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, JMI.
JMI-NuLife MoU
NuLife Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, works in the development and distribution of laboratory, diagnostic and healthcare products for research and academic institutions and hospitals.
Its areas of work include:
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Biological products
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Reagents
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Diagnostic kits
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Laboratory and diagnostic instruments
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Molecular biology and clinical diagnostics
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AI/ML-based high-throughput small-molecule screening for drug discovery and development
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Metabolomic, proteomic and genomic research
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Biomarker discovery and diagnostic applications
During the event, Prof. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI, formally handed over the MoU to Mr. Nadeem Rahman, Managing Director, NuLife Pvt. Ltd., in the presence of the Vice Chancellor.
Mr. Rahman outlined NuLife's areas of expertise and discussed the scope for collaboration with JMI in research, innovation, professional development and career opportunities for students.
JMI-NextGen Life Sciences MoU
JMI also signed an MoU with NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., a company working across life sciences products and research solutions.
The company's areas of expertise include:
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Molecular biology
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Genomics
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Sequencing
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Bioinformatics
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Related diagnostic applications
Prof. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi handed over the MoU to Dr. Nagma Abbasi, CEO and Founder, NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., in the presence of the Vice Chancellor.
Dr. Abbasi highlighted the company's scientific capabilities and the potential areas of collaboration with JMI, particularly in research, skill development, training and industry-oriented opportunities for students and researchers.
Focus on Internships, Dissertations and Industry Projects
The collaborations are expected to create opportunities for JMI students to gain practical and professional exposure through:
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Internships
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Dissertation work
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Industry-oriented projects
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Training
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Skill development
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Research activities
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Professional development
These opportunities are intended to provide students with greater exposure to applied research and industry practices.
Strengthening Research and Innovation
Prof. Shama Parveen from the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, who coordinated the event, highlighted the importance of the MoUs in developing sustained academia-industry engagement.
The collaborations are expected to support:
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Knowledge exchange
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Applied research
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Research and innovation
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Capacity building
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Professional development
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Industry-oriented learning
The partnerships also align with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its emphasis on skill development, practical learning and stronger linkages between educational institutions and industry.
JMI Leadership Emphasises Academia-Industry Engagement
In their addresses, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi and Prof. Mazhar Asif emphasised the importance of sustained engagement between academic institutions and industry.
The collaboration is intended to help connect academic learning with innovation and evolving industry requirements while creating opportunities for students and researchers to gain practical exposure.
Prof. Mohammad Zahid Ashraf, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, delivered the concluding remarks and proposed the vote of thanks. He also acknowledged the support of the JMI administration in promoting institutional collaborations.
What the MoUs Mean for JMI Students and Researchers
The partnerships with NuLife and NextGen Life Sciences are expected to provide a framework for greater interaction between JMI's academic and research ecosystem and the life sciences industry.
For students, the collaboration can provide opportunities to engage with industry through internships, dissertations, training and industry-oriented projects. For researchers, the partnerships are expected to facilitate knowledge exchange, research collaboration and innovation.
Key Facts
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Institution: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
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Partners: NuLife Pvt. Ltd. and NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
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MoU signing date: September 14, 2026
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Venue: Faculty of Life Sciences, JMI
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Focus areas: Research, innovation, training, skill development and professional development
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Student opportunities: Internships, dissertations and industry-oriented projects
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Research areas: Life sciences, molecular biology, genomics, diagnostics, bioinformatics and related fields
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Policy alignment: National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
The signing of the two MoUs marks an expansion of Jamia Millia Islamia's engagement with the life sciences sector. The partnerships with NuLife and NextGen Life Sciences are expected to strengthen opportunities for research, innovation, practical learning, training and professional development while creating closer links between academic education and industry.
FAQs
1. Which companies have signed MoUs with JMI?
Jamia Millia Islamia has signed MoUs with NuLife Pvt. Ltd. and NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
2. When were the JMI MoUs signed?
The MoUs were formally signed on September 14, 2026, at the Faculty of Life Sciences, JMI.
3. What is the purpose of the JMI-NuLife and JMI-NextGen MoUs?
The partnerships aim to strengthen academia-industry collaboration and support research, innovation, skill development, training and industry-oriented learning.
4. What opportunities can JMI students receive through the collaborations?
The collaborations are expected to provide opportunities for internships, dissertations, training and industry-oriented projects.
5. What areas does NuLife work in?
NuLife works in laboratory, diagnostic and healthcare products, including biological products, reagents, diagnostic kits and instruments. Its stated research-related areas also include AI/ML-based screening, drug discovery, metabolomics, proteomics and genomics.
6. What are the expertise areas of NextGen Life Sciences?
NextGen Life Sciences has expertise spanning molecular biology, genomics, sequencing, bioinformatics and related diagnostic applications.
7. Will the MoUs support research at JMI?
Yes. The collaborations are expected to facilitate research, knowledge exchange, applied research, capacity building and innovation.
8. How do the collaborations relate to NEP 2020?
The partnerships support objectives associated with skill development, practical learning and stronger academia-industry linkages, which are among the areas emphasised under NEP 2020.
9. Who represented JMI at the MoU signing event?
The event was attended by Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor, JMI; Prof. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI; and Prof. Mohammad Zahid Ashraf, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, JMI, among others.
10. Who represented the two life sciences companies?
Mr. Nadeem Rahman, Managing Director of NuLife Pvt. Ltd., and Dr. Nagma Abbasi, CEO and Founder of NextGen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., represented the respective companies at the MoU handover/signing programme.
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