Cactus Communications, a leading technology company offering AI and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, academia, and industries such as life sciences, manufacturing, financial services and others, is honoured to receive the ‘Platinum Award’ in the MSME – Services category at the CII Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnerships 2025.
The CII Global Summit on Industry-Academia Partnership (IAP) 2025 serves as one of India’s premier platforms bringing together academia, industry, and government to showcase cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and emerging collaboration opportunities. Central to the summit are the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards, which highlight the critical role of such partnerships in advancing research, building future-ready skills, and enabling sustainable job creation, values that align with CACTUS’s commitment to strengthening the global research community.
Commenting on the recognition, Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “Being honoured at the CII Global Summit on Industry-Academia Partnerships 2025 reaffirms the importance of strengthening India’s academic and research infrastructure. At CACTUS, we have long believed that India’s scientific potential can be unlocked by empowering researchers with the right tools, training, and global exposure and a robust AI ecosystem that accelerates their work. We remain committed to augmenting India’s research landscape by driving knowledge creation and supporting the country’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in science and innovation.”
For over two decades, CACTUS has played a transformative role in shaping the global research landscape by enabling high-quality scholarly communication, promoting responsible AI adoption, and empowering universities, research institutions, and publishers in their ambitions for creating global impact. Through its flagship brands Editage and Paperpal, CACTUS continues to help researchers achieve their highest potential by combining AI and human expertise to advance research integrity, improve writing and publishing outcomes, and foster meaningful collaboration across industry and academia.
In India, CACTUS is aligned with the government’s vision for Vikasit Bharat 2047 and continues to deepen engagement with leading academic institutions, government bodies, funding agencies, and industry stakeholders. Its focus remains on helping accelerate India’s transition toward a knowledge-driven economy and strengthening the country’s global standing in science, technology, and innovation.
