The two-day Research–Industry–Startup–Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 concluded today at the V M Ghatge Convention Centre, bringing together key stakeholders from academia, research institutions, industry, MSMEs and the start-up ecosystem. The Conclave reaffirmed to co-create solutions aligned with India’s Whole-of-Science and Innovation by linking science, innovation, industry, start-ups, academia and policy which will enable strategic partnerships, investment pathways and job-linked incubation.

The three major theme of the RISE conclave encompass the Bengaluru edition were Aerospace Technologies for Growth, AI for Everyone –Navigating Technology, Society & Ethics and AGRI-FOOD Nexus 2026- Architecting the Lab-to market Pipeline. With 8 panel session consisting of top industries, start-ups and MSMEs in aerospace, data science & food technology, and 25 Keynote & Panel Speakers from Industry, Academia & Research. From: Bosch, TASL, L&T, Schneider, Venture Capitalist, Start-ups, IBM, Licious, ISRO, GKVK-UAS, IIM-Bangalore, IIM-Nagpur, IIT-Dharwad, etc., these sessions delved into the mechanisms, benefits, and challenges of such partnerships, with a particular focus on their role in fostering innovation. 

The Conclave was inaugurated on 13 June 2026 by the Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who underscored the pivotal role of start-ups in driving innovation and strengthening India’s research–industry ecosystem. The Hon’ble Minister also inaugurated the Start-up Expo and interacted with participating entrepreneurs. India’s start-up ecosystem is no longer just about building the next Unicorn. It is now about solving real Bharat-scale problems, building globally competitive technology, and creating sustainable businesses with long-term impact. Over the last decade, India moved from a “start-up movement” to a full-fledged innovation economy. Today, founders are emerging not only from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, but also from Surat, Jaipur, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, and hundreds of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

A major highlight of the Conclave was the Start-up Expo, which featured around 100 start-ups associated with technologies developed by CSIR laboratories including CSIR-NAL, CSIR-CFTRI and CSIR-4PI. The Expo showcased cutting-edge innovations across aerospace, data science & AI and food technology demonstrating the growing impact of CSIR’s technology transfer and commercialization efforts. The Conclave highlights were the MoUs with T IIT-Dharwad, IITM-Chennai, Sathya Sai University, NIVEDI-ICAR, Bangalore, IIM-Nagpur for joint R&D activities, promoting entrepreneurship & start-ups, and handing over of wankel engine to the start-up M/s Trident Tech. Engineering, Chennai and collaboration between CSIR-CFTRI and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for quality control & quality assurance of food served by TTD.

The Valedictory Session was attended by the dignitaries Shri. Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Dr V Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, Dr.Abhay A Pashilkar, Director CSIR-NAL, Dr. Giridhar Parvatam , Director CSIR-CFTRI, and Dr.G K Patra, Director, CSIR-4PI.

Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Minister Shri. Pralhad Joshi said  that India is witnessing a transformative phase driven by scientific advancements, technological innovation and the aspirations of its young population. He noted that the country's growing scale and developmental ambitions require solutions designed and developed within India to address national priorities effectively.

Highlighting India's progress from concerns of food security in earlier decades to becoming an emerging manufacturing and innovation hub, the Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening research and development, expanding manufacturing capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation. He stated that India's demographic dividend presents a significant opportunity to accelerate economic growth and technological leadership.

Shri Joshi urged young innovators and start-up founders to embrace risk-taking and develop solutions for societal and industrial challenges. He observed that sustained policy support, infrastructure development and innovation-focused initiatives have created a conducive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and technology-driven enterprises. He underscored that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 can be realized through the collective efforts of researchers, innovators, industry and academia.

The successful conclusion of RISE Conclave 2026, Bengaluru focused on aligning scientific research with commercial applications, it brought together policymakers, industry leaders, start-ups and researchers to support India's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.

 

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