Industry-Academia Research Collaboratory for India
Connecting academic scholars and companies in India
with the global Information Systems (IS) community.
About IARCI
IARCI is an Association for Information Systems (AIS) program that builds a bridge between Indian industry and academia to advance information systems research and practice. AIS is the premier global association for IS research and education, hosting one of the largest collections of 72,000+ IS scholarly peer-reviewed articles with 3.5M annual downloads from 170+ countries.
What We Do
Connect and Collaborate
We create a structured connectivity platform linking AIS, Indian companies, and Indian faculty—so research ideas, data access, and practitioner needs meet in one place.
Research Support
Enable High-Quality Studies
Fellowships, travel reimbursements, workshops, stipends, and program management help teams design, execute, and share rigorous, practice-relevant research.
Ongoing Projects & Initiatives
Annual Research Projects
The Executive Council selects 1–3 member‑driven projects per year based on available funds and strategic fit
Workshops & Seminars
Events that bring faculty and practitioners together to frame research questions, share methods, and translate findings.
Our mission is to catalyze joint research between Indian companies and scholars—and connect India’s IS community with international peers for shared learning and impact.
For Academics
- Access industry partners and datasets for impactful studies
- Funding for travel, workshops, and collaborative work
- Pathways to publish and translate findings for practice
For Industry
- Shape research agendas tied to real business needs
- Collaborate with vetted faculty teams in India
- Receive actionable outputs and early access to insights