The IC Mumbai spread over nine floors is equipped with 24 “ready-to-move” incubation labs and furnished office/ networking spaces for innovative start-ups, MSMEs and industry and CSIR labs
Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dedicated India’s first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation complex through virtual mode in Mumbai.
Dr Singh shared, "We have the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world, with over 100 unicorns that stand as testaments to India's entrepreneurial spirit."
He said, “This remarkable growth is a reflection of the transformative initiatives and policies introduced by our government to empower the youth and drive economic self-reliance."
In order to boost innovation, industry collaboration and employment generation the six memorandum of association was signed between CSIR and six prestigious institutes such as IIT Bombay, icreate, NRDC. Strengthen startups 50 technology transfer took place from CSIR institutes to startups, MSME's and institutions.
The IC Mumbai spread over nine floors is equipped with 24 “ready-to-move” incubation labs and furnished office/ networking spaces for innovative start-ups, MSMEs and industry and CSIR labs.
Dr N Kalaiselvi shared that not just in India but CSIR is collaborating internationally with 4 countries namely Germany, Norway, Switzerland etc.
She called it the shaping of a decadal dream into reality. Crediting her predecessors. She also remarked the Purple Revolution was a novel one reflecting dedication towards indigenous technologies.
Dr Kalaiselvi informed that every year 10-15 technologies are developed by CSIR which are globally appreciated. She informed me that currently, five national highways are using steel slag technology developed by CSIR.
Referring to India's indigenisation process she recalled the development of India's indigenous Paracetamol. Another development is the zero liquid discharge plant which is the first of its kind in India. She emphasised on ‘Aatmanirbhar’ and ‘self-reliance’ to be the way forward for making India Viksit Bharat @2047.
Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog recalled the untiring efforts of the CSIR team during pandemic. He termed them as Covid warriors. He categorically mentioned CSIR for developing the CRISPR diagnostic test - Being 1st in the World. The development of oxygen concentrators and sending them to every remote corner of the country.
Dr VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog advised taking innovation to industry rather than calling industry to innovation. He said we develop everything cost-effectively and we should leverage this to our advantage.
Dr Ram Vishwakarma who has a lion's share in bringing this complex into reality informed that the complex houses 24 labs of 500 sq ft each. 24 office spaces for startups along with six conference rooms and lounges.
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