We help European universities, SMEs, and innovation-driven companies build cross-border collaborations with
India-legally, ethically,and strategically.
Our expertise lies in tranforming partnerships into long-term, compliant and globally
responsible collaborations.
Focus Areas: Higher Education | HealthTech & Biotech SMEs
SAARV is a Finland-based consultancy bridging European structure with Indian dynamism. We specialize in guiding universities, polytechnics, startups, innovative clusters, and SMEs in building credible and effective structure with India.
Our approach is simple: Legal clarity. Policy alignment. Cultural intelligence. Ethical execution.
We ensure that every collaboration — academic or commercial — is compliant with EU regulatory frameworks, Indian compliance systems, and international best practices.
Universities | Polytechnics | Research and Innovation Institutes | Academic Mobility Consortia
We support European educational institutions in developing structured, legally sound,
and sustainable partnerships with India.
Services include:
✓ Drafting and reviewing MoUs, MoAs, student/faculty mobility agreements
✓Legal & policy guidance for EU–India academic collaborations
✓Frameworks for joint research, dual-degree, and skill-development programs
✓Compliance with EU GDPR, Indian data regulations, AI & ethics guidelines
✓Due diligence of Indian partner institutions and funding bodies
✓Risk mapping: academic credibility, funding continuity, intellectual property rights
✓ Onsite support in India for academic partnerships — adding trust, clarity, and institutional confidence
Startups | Scale-ups | Healthtech & Biotech Hubs | Research & Innovation Clusters
We help European health and life sciences companies enter and operate in the Indian market—responsibly and strategically.
Services include:
✓ Regulatory pathway for India: CDSCO, ICMR, Ayushman Bharat, DBT, Digital Health Mission
✓ Ethical and clinical compliance: patient data, clinical trials, biosafety, medical device regulations
✓ Market-entry strategies: partnerships, licensing, joint ventures, technology validation
✓ IP protection in India: patents, technology transfer, NDAs, know-how safeguarding
✓ Stakeholder mapping: hospitals, research institutes, biotech parks, state health missions, private healthcare networks
✓ Cultural and contractual negotiation support between EU and Indian entities
✓ Onsite support in India for business engagements — enabling trust, stronger negotiations, and market progress
At SAARV, we leverage our operational hubs and expert networks to help European universities, SMEs, and innovation-driven companies navigate the complexities of the Indian ecosystem from a European perspective.
Our strengths include:
✓ Finland-based and globally connected
✓ Deep expertise in European compliance and Indian regulatory systems
✓ One-stop advisory: legal, policy, and cultural guidance
✓ Practical, actionable solutions
✓ Built for diverse projects and long-term trust
We deliver practical, long-term solutions for universities, SMEs, and innovation-driven companies, ensuring every collaboration is ethical, compliant, and strategically sound.
Founder and CEO
LL.M., International and Trade Law - Australia
G.Dip.,International Law - Australia
LL.B., Laws - India
B.Sc., Chemistry - India
Expert
LL.D., Company and Solvency Law - Finland
LL.M., Laws - Finland
LL.B., Laws - Finland
Expert
M.A., Arts, Design, and AV Media Culture - Finland
B.B.A., Business Information Technology - Finland