ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR) provides consultancy services to external agencies by leveraging the expert knowledge, skills and infrastructure available within the ICAR system. These professional services are rendered in the form of scientific, technical, engineering and other specialized advisory assistance.

The institute has proven expertise in a wide range of consultancy areas, including but not limited to the following:

• Preparation of literature reviews, surveys, feasibility studies, state-of-the-art project reports, technology forecasting and evaluation reports.
• Interpretation of test results and data, including expert advice on associated risks, hazards and related technical assessments.
• Advisory services in the preparation, evaluation and implementation of projects related to agriculture and allied sectors.
• Advisory tasks in design engineering and system development related to agriculture and allied sciences.
• Assistance in the management of biotic and abiotic stress issues and resolution of field-level and production-level problems.
• Technical consultancy, including one-time advisory assistance for troubleshooting, problem solving, pilot plant studies, up-scaling trials, technology validation and commercialisation support.