Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates CSIR Mega Innovation Complex
Mumbai: Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh recently dedicated India’s 1st of its kind CSIR Innovation complex through virtual mode in Mumbai.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (I/C) for Earth Sciences, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh credited Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his vision enabling India to emerge as a global hub for start-ups and innovation. He said the inauguration of this complex is another landmark step.
Dr. Singh shared pride that we have 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."
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The science and technology Minister lauded CSIR and said that it has been playing a significant role in the scientific and technological progress of the country by addressing national needs through its innovative research, industrial and societal partnerships, entrepreneurship, capacity building, and policy formulation.
In order to boost innovation, industry collaboration and employment generation the 6 memorandum of association signed between CSIR and 6 prestigious institutes such as IIT Bombay, icreate, NRDC . Strengthen startups 50 technology transfer took place from CSIR institutes to startups, Msme’s and institutions.
Dr. Singh remarked that CSIR-IC Mumbai is a state-of-the-art innovation-cum-incubation facility with high-end scientific infrastructure and expertise, designed to foster critical translational unmet needs (lab-to-regulator and regulator-to-industry domains) for start-ups, MSMEs and CSIR labs and to catalyze faster tech-transfer.
He highlighted that the Ready-to-move world-class incubation labs and IP/ business development support to innovative start-ups, companies partnering with CSIR labs, MSMEs, deep-tech companies from India and abroad, public-funded research institutions, and CSIR labs will further strengthen our innovation capacity.
He expressed his confidence that the IC-Mumbai will be used to strengthen the business development and tech-transfer activities of CSIR labs, leveraging the unique opportunities offered by Mumbai. This will serve as a hub for the other incubators operating within the CSIR Labs.
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.
He underscores that facilities like these embody the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity that define our approach to nation-building.
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 shaping of decadal dream into reality. Crediting her predecessors. She also remarked the Purple revolution as 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 that currently 5 national highways are using steel slag technology developed by CSIR.
Referring to India's indigenization process she recalled the development of India's indigenous Paracetamol. Another development is the zero liquid discharge plant which is 1st of its kind in India. She emphasized 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 CSIR team during pandemic. He termed them as Covid warriors. He categorically mentioned CSIR for developing CRISPR diagnostic test - Being 1st in the World. Development of Oxygen concentrators and sending it to every remote corner of the country.
Dr.V.K Saraswat, member, NITI Aayog adviced to take innovation to industry rather than calling industry to innovation. He said we develop everything in a cost-effective manner and we should leverage this to our advantage.
Dr. Ram Vishwakarma who has a lion shre in bringing this complex into reality informed that complex houses 24 labs of 500 sq. ft. each. 24 office-spaces for startups along with 6 conference rooms and lounges.
