The share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in India's applied microbiology and biotechnology is on a gradual increase, projected from 2024 through 2028. Starting in 2024 with an anticipated 12.52%, it is forecasted to grow to 13.4% by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year growth of approximately 1.76%. Extrapolating from this data, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is expected to be around 1.71%. In 2023, this share stood at approximately 12.5%, marking the baseline for this growth trajectory.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased technological exchanges facilitating deeper international collaboration.
Policy shifts targeting enhanced global partnerships in scientific research.
Potential geopolitical factors influencing cross-border collaborative efforts.