Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurated India's First-Ever CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai.
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In January 2025, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), inaugurated India's first-ever Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Mega "Innovation Complex." The event, held virtually, marked the dedication of the facility in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to support startups and industry stakeholders.
- The event was graced by the presence of Dr. V.K. Saraswat and Dr. V.K. Paul, Members of NITI Aayog, along with Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Director General (DG) of CSIR, and Dr. Ram Vishwakarma.
- The newly inaugurated "Innovation Complex" is a modern, state-of-the-art facility spread across nine floors. It features 24 fully equipped "ready-to-move" incubation labs, along with furnished office spaces and networking areas. The facility is designed to cater to industries, CSIR laboratories, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and innovative startups, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Main Point :- (i) CSIR entered into six Memorandums of Association (MoAs) with esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, iCreate, and the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC). These agreements aim to promote innovation, foster industrial collaboration, and drive job creation.
(ii) Furthermore, 50 technology transfers were formalized between CSIR institutes and startups, MSMEs, and other organizations, enhancing industry partnerships and generating employment opportunities.
(iii) India ranks as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, boasting over 100 unicorns that exemplify the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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