Acumen and AGP Announce Strategic Partnership for International Campuses in India

AGP Sustainable Real Assets (AGP), a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and real assets, and Acumen, a leading international education consultancy, today announced a landmark strategic partnership. The collaboration is designed to provide a comprehensive, “end-to-end” solution for international universities looking to establish a physical presence in India’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape.

As the Indian government continues to open its doors to foreign higher education institutions (FHEIs) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this partnership addresses the primary barriers to entry: capital investment, complex infrastructure development, and localized operational management.

The joint venture offers a unique turnkey model that combines AGP’s institutional investment strength and real asset expertise with Acumen’s deep-rooted knowledge of the Indian higher education sector. A key pillar of this partnership is the commitment to student outcomes; Acumen will deliver integrated corporate work experience and graduate employment pathways, providing students with unique global mobility options both locally in India and across international markets.

Together, the partnership will provide international universities with:

• Infrastructure & Finance: Purpose-built, sustainable campus facilities funded through AGP’s institutional and flexible investment structures.
• Local Operations & HR: Full-scale management of day-to-day facilities, administrative functions, and localized HR and recruitment support.
• Student Recruitment: Data-driven strategies to identify and enroll high-quality students within the Indian market.
• Employability & Global Mobility: Secured corporate internships and graduate placement pathways to ensure high-value career outcomes for graduates.

Adrian Mutton, Founder and Executive Chairman of Acumen, commented:

“India represents one of the greatest opportunities for global higher education today, but navigating the regulatory and operational nuances requires a sophisticated local partner. Acumen’s extensive experience in India has shown us that success depends on more than just a building; it requires a clear path to student success. By joining forces with AGP, we are offering a first-of-its-kind solution that provides financial backing alongside our expertise in delivering corporate work experience and graduate employment pathways, providing unique global mobility options for the next generation of graduates.”

This partnership arrives at a pivotal moment as international interest in India reaches an all-time high, following recent regulatory frameworks issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in GIFT City.

About AGP Sustainable Real Assets

AGP Sustainable Real Assets is a global asset development and investment management firm. AGP invests in, develops, and operates sustainable real assets across the renewable energy, infrastructure, and education sectors, focusing on creating long-term value through institutional-grade projects.
www.agpgroup.com