In a co creation model where private industry players and researchers can collaborate to either get technology transfers or create a mechanism where homegrown technologies keep getting adopted and innovations are brought from labs to market. Industry players would eventually have to increase their own R&D spending but till that happens, they can play a pivotal role in the creation and adoption of mid TRL (Technology Readiness Levels) technologies. Any larger effort is incomplete without the participation of the masses. There are many pressing concerns like air pollution, waste management, water security, etc., the solutions for which are beyond the scope of science and technology interventions alone and require larger socio economic models. Community engagement and awareness drives bring the solutions closer to implementation and all the stakeholders together. However, such models need to have an end objective aligning or in conjunction with the vision and operating mechanisms of local government bodies. India is brimming with untapped potential. Sufficient funding coupled with a larger participatory model can turn India into a global powerhouse of cutting edge technologies. Innovations that remain on paper imply only good intentions. What we as a nation need is substantial groundwork propelling innovations from the paper to the people. Our collaborative efforts are what will get us to an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The sooner we discern this, the faster our transition to a developed economy will be. As G20 president, India has listed 3 healthcare priorities recently: tackling health emergencies, strengthening the pharmaceutical sector to improve access and availability of medical countermeasures, and digital innovat