Matrix Geo Solutions Partners with DRIIV Foundation to Propel Drone and GeoAI Innovations for National Science and Technology Initiatives

New Delhi, Jan 09: Matrix Geo Solutions Limited, a leading Indian geospatial technology and engineering consultancy, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DRIIV Foundation (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation). DRIIV Foundation is the flagship Science & Technology (S&T) cluster programme of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and operates under the guidance of PM-STIAC.

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, jointly executing national and state-level projects for government bodies, public sector organizations, and third-party stakeholders.

The collaboration establishes a structured framework to translate advanced research into field-deployable solutions across key domains, including drone and UAV surveys, LiDAR and 3D digital twins, GeoAI and spatial analytics, satellite data applications, cloud-native GIS platforms, as well as collaborative R&D and capacity-building initiatives. The partnership will enable pilot projects, demonstration deployments, and government programmes that can be scaled into fully scoped and executable engagements.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Rahul Jain, Managing Director, Matrix Geo Solutions, said:

“Partnering with DRIIV Foundation—a PMO-monitored and nationally significant S&T platform advances Atmanirbhar Bharat by accelerating the conversion of advanced research into scalable, real-world solutions across key sectors. By combining DRIIV’s policy, research, and institutional ecosystem with Matrix Geo’s execution and delivery strengths, we aim to develop sustainable, future-ready solutions for water, infrastructure, environment, and governance.”

Prof. Ambuj D. Sagar, CEO, DRIIV Foundation, added:

“This partnership reinforces DRIIV’s mandate of converting cutting-edge research into deployable solutions aligned with national missions. Matrix Geo Solutions’ proven expertise in drones, geospatial engineering, and large-scale infrastructure projects will significantly enhance our ability to deliver impact-driven outcomes for government and society.”

Emphasizing the importance of industry-academia collaboration, Krishna Kumar Gaur, Head – Institutional Relations, DRIIV Foundation, said:

“Industry collaboration is critical to taking innovations from laboratories to the field, and this MoU exemplifies the ecosystem-driven partnerships envisioned under PM-STIAC and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser.”

As part of the agreement, Matrix Geo Solutions will focus on on-ground delivery, technology deployment, and project execution, while DRIIV Foundation will provide programme management and institutional coordination. Both parties are currently identifying pilot projects and scoped engagements that may be converted into executable contracts.

The MoU also places strong emphasis on training, skill development, and workforce creation in drone and geospatial technologies. Valid for five years, the agreement enables joint pilots, R&D initiatives, and government collaborations to drive technology-led governance and infrastructure planning across India.