Partner with Us
Partner to co-create scalable responses to complex development opportunities.
Overview
IIHS partners with governments, academic and research institutions, international organisations, civil society, and companies to address India’s and the Global South’s urban challenges through rigorous inquiry and problem-solving at scale.
Whether you’re looking for advisory or implementation services, research support, customised training programmes and learning materials, we offer multiple pathways for partnership.
"IIHS fosters an inclusive and open work environment grounded in integrity, transparency, and mutual respect."
Our Strengths
Why Partner with IIHS
- Interdisciplinary expertise across 35+ urban themes.
- National reach with work in 1,500+ Cities and Towns and 10,000+ villages across 33 States and Union Territories
- Global networks with 100+ academic and research partners in 35 countries
- Practitioner engagement with government, civil society, and industry
- Knowledge infrastructure for research, practice, learning, and capacity development.
Our Impact
Partnership Opportunities
How We Can Work Together
Practice
Practice Translate knowledge and applied research into practice through policy advisory, technical assistance, programme design and implementation, in close engagement with public systems, firms and other stakeholders.
Our practice and applied research work spans multiple themes and geographies, with expertise across governance, economic development, human development, planning, the built environment, infrastructure and service delivery, sustainability and climate action.
Research
Research Collaborate on interdisciplinary research that addresses complex and dynamic development opportunities.
Our knowledge partnerships generate impactful outcomes that inform knowledge creation, policy and implementation, education and public understanding. Partnerships often span multiple themes, institutions and geographies, structured to enable sustained engagement over time.
Capacity Development
Capacity Development Structured capacity building programmes for public institutions and officials, practitioners and professionals, firms and development organisations—from short-term training to longer-term learning initiatives.
Our programmes are tailored to specific needs, strengthening problem-solving, technical, analytical, and institutional capabilities, and integrating classroom-based, field-based, and blended formats.
Digital Learning & Knowledge Dissemination
Digital Learning & Knowledge Dissemination Commission the design and delivery of digital blended learning programmes (DBL) that enable access to curated content, learning resources, and applied insights by students, practitioners, researchers, and public officials across the world. These initiatives extend the reach of knowledge beyond traditional settings and support continuous learning for diverse audiences.
Events & Convenings
Events & Convenings Host or co-sponsor conferences, workshops, exhibitions, concerts, performances and screenings, and public events at our campus. Our cutting-edge and sustainable facilities provide the infrastructure for public engagement, academic gathering, policy and implementation discussions that shape urban and development discourse.
We welcome conversations about partnership possibilities and look forward to exploring how we can work together to advance urban transformation.