India and the European Union have launched two major research and innovation initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) with a joint investment of ₹391 crore (~ €41 million). The initiatives focus on Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and Waste to Green Hydrogen (W2GH). The first initiative aims to combat marine pollution by developing innovative solutions to monitor, assess, and mitigate the impacts of pollutants like microplastics, heavy metals, and persistent organic pollutants. This effort supports international commitments and objectives for a cleaner marine environment. The second initiative focuses on sustainable energy solutions through waste-to-green hydrogen technologies, aligning with global efforts towards clean energy production. The collaborations aim to accelerate the development of advanced tools and strategies to protect marine ecosystems and promote sustainable hydrogen production methods. The initiatives highlight the increasing momentum of EU-India collaboration and demonstrate a positive sentiment towards driving innovation, circular economy, and energy efficiency for a sustainable future.