1. VEERAPPAJI B S - Research Scholar, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka State, India.
2. SWAMY D R - Professor, KS School of Engineering and Management, Bengaluru.
3. ABHILASH PUTTABUDHHI - Assistant Professor, JSS Centre for Management Studies, JSS Science & Technology University, Mysuru.
4. VANISHREE BELOOR - Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, JSS Science & Technology
University, Mysuru.
Industry-academia collaboration (IAC) is a valuable partnership between academic institutions and industries that fosters innovation, improves educational outcomes, and drives economic growth. This research paper aims to investigate and identify the critical success factors associated with IAC in Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The study seeks to develop a reliable and valid scale for measuring and assessing these success factors within the unique context of Indian HEIs. Through analysis of engineering institutions across India, the study provides quantitative insights into the factors influencing the success of industry-academic collaboration. The constructs of IAC Strategy, Empowering Academic Ecosystem, and Alumni Engagement exhibit strong measurement properties, including reliability and convergent validity. This collaborative approach not only benefits students but also positions HEIs as leaders in emerging trends, contributes to economic growth, and addresses societal challenges in quantifiable ways.
Industry-Academia Collaboration, Critical Success Factors, Scale Development IAC Strategy, Empowering Academic Ecosystem, Alumni Engagement.