Kerala University recently hosted a high-level networking event in collaboration with the European Union (EU)-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to enhance research partnerships. The event aimed at boosting collaboration under a proposed €41 million joint initiative, emphasizing the areas of combating marine pollution and advancing waste-to-renewable hydrogen solutions. The visiting delegation from TTC engaged in discussions with faculty members and experts to explore collaborative opportunities, particularly focusing on the marine pollution call co-funded by Horizon Europe and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. Key topics of the event included identifying contact points with European Union research organizations, exploring technological interventions for marine pollutant detection, and promoting integrated research on ocean health. The meeting was chaired by Biju Kumar A., Vice-Chancellor in-charge of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), with presentations delivered by representatives from the EU Delegation to India and the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The discussions were moderated by a country coordinator from EURAXESS India, a platform connecting researchers in India with Europe. Experts from various institutions like Kerala University, KUFOS, Mahatma Gandhi University, National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, and Nansen Environmental Research Centre (India) participated in the event. The Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries at Kerala University served as the host department. The collaborative efforts showcased a positive sentiment towards international research partnerships and sustainable solutions.