CSIR to host RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru, CFTRI to showcase incubated start-ups

Why in news

CSIR announced it will host the RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru to foster collaboration between researchers, industry, and start-ups to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem.

Background

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host the Research, Industry, Start-up and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 from June 13 to 14 in Bengaluru. The conclave features participation from CSIR-NAL, CFTRI, and Fourth Paradigm Institute (4PI).

Facts for Prelims

• BodyCSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
• BodyCFTRI: Central Food Technological Research Institute
• BodyNAL: National Aerospace Laboratories
• PlaceRISE Conclave 2026: Bengaluru
• FactConclave Theme: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Driven Growth for Viksit Bharat 2047

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of public research institutions in fostering a robust startup ecosystem to achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Institutional synergy: Bridging the gap between laboratory research and commercial scalability
• Funding bottlenecks: Access to venture capital for deep-tech startups incubated in public labs

Keywords: Innovation Ecosystem · Deep-tech · Public-Private Partnership · Viksit Bharat 2047 · Technology Transfer

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