For MSMEs to be sensitized towards the translation of publicly funded R&D into products and processes, DSIR has been implementing Common Research and Technology Development Hubs (CRTDHs) in public-funded institutions having linkages with and proximity to MSME clusters. To strengthen the interaction between the CRTDHs and MSMEs, start-ups, and innovators, DSIR has planned to organize “Chintan Shivir-CRTDHs Empowering MSMEs” across all the established CRTDHs. These shivirs will serve as platforms for in-depth discussions and engagement with various stakeholders. Four Chintan Shivirs have already been organized by DSIR, and the fifth one is being organized on October 13, 2023, at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi (DPSRU). The Chintan Shivir will provide a platform for these businesses to understand how the resources available at CRTDH can bolster their capacity, enhance productivity, and drive forward innovation in the realm of affordable health solutions.