Day 2 #RISEConclaveBengaluru Session on AI & Data Science (CSIR-4Pi); Agri Food Nexus (CSIR-CFTRI); and Valedictory - Stay tuned for live and more exciting news.

🔴 LIVE NOW | RISE Conclave Bengaluru 2026 R&D institutions, innovators, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers have come together to shape India’s innovation ecosystem and accelerate the journey towards #ViksitBharat2047. 📺 Watch Live: youtube.com/watch?v=NQQJ2gPr… @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

At #Bengaluru, arrived for the 2-day #RISE (Research, Industry, StartUp, Entrepreneurship) Conclave 2026. Thanks for the warm welcome by Director General, CSIR, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Chairman, ISRO, Dr. V. Narayanan, Director, CSIR-NAL, Dr. Abhay A. Pashilkar, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, Dr. Giridhar Parvatam, senior faculty, officials and distinguished dignitaries. #RISE_Conclave2026

Welcoming the distinguished gathering at the 6th edition of RISE Conclave 2026, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, DSIR; DG CSIR and Secretary (Additional Charge), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), described the conclave as a celebration of science, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She highlighted the significance of the "Whole-of-Government" approach in bringing together research institutions, industry, start-ups, academia, and policymakers on a common platform to accelerate technology translation and national development. Reflecting on the growing impact of RISE, she noted that the initiative, encouraged by the Hon'ble Minister, has evolved into a national movement and should be expanded across more states to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem. She also applauded the contributions of institutions such as ISRO, @DRDO_India, CSIR-NAL, CSIR-CFTRI, CSIR-4PI, and other scientific organizations that continue to drive technological excellence and support India's journey towards #ViksitBharat2047. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam @moesgoi #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #InnovationForImpact #Entrepreneurship

A key highlight of RISE Conclave 2026 was the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Technology Transfer Agreements between CSIR laboratories and industry partners in the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. The agreements marked an important step towards strengthening industry-academia-research collaboration and accelerating the translation of scientific innovations into real-world applications. These partnerships underscore the shared commitment of research institutions and industry to drive technology commercialization, foster innovation-led entrepreneurship, create new opportunities for start-ups, and contribute to India's vision of a self-reliant and technologically empowered nation. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #InnovationEcosystem #StartupIndia

Addressing RISE Conclave 2026, Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space & Chairman, ISRO, highlighted India's remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by innovation, indigenous technology, and a rapidly expanding start-up ecosystem. He noted that Indian start-ups are increasingly contributing to strategic sectors and national development, strengthening the nation's journey towards #ViksitBharat2047. He applauded Hon'ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh for his visionary leadership in advancing science, technology, and innovation, and acknowledged the efforts of Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR, in fostering collaborative platforms such as RISE. He commended the contributions of CSIR-NAL, CSIR-CFTRI, and other CSIR laboratories in driving impactful research and innovation. He also pointed out the roles of CSIR-NAL in strengthening space research of ISRO. Highlighting how space technologies today contribute far beyond space exploration—supporting food security, communication, and national development—he emphasized the power of partnerships between research institutions, industry, and start-ups in shaping India's technological future. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #InnovationEcosystem #StartupIndia

✨ Day 1 Highlights | RISE Conclave 2026 An inspiring beginning to #RISEConclaveBengaluru as researchers, industry leaders, startups, and entrepreneurs came together to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem. Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Startup Expo, highlighting the transformative role of startups in driving technology-led growth and fostering a culture of innovation. Jointly organised by CSIR-NAL, CSIR-4PI, and CSIR-CFTRI, the conclave continues to build partnerships that translate research into real-world impact. Driving innovation for #ViksitBharat2047 🇮🇳 @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Concluding the inaugural session, Mr. R. Venkatesh, Chief Scientist & Head, PBMD, CSIR-NAL and RISE Conclave Coordinator, delivered the Vote of Thanks, expressing sincere gratitude to the dignitaries, speakers, industry leaders, researchers, start-ups, academicians, and participants for their valuable contributions. He acknowledged the collective efforts of CSIR laboratories, partner institutions, organizers, volunteers, and stakeholders whose dedication and collaboration brought RISE Conclave 2026 to life, creating a vibrant platform for innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful partnerships. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Dr. Gopal Krishna Patra, Director, CSIR-4PI, highlighted the transformative role of data science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Quantum technologies in addressing real-world industry challenges. He emphasized the need to deeply understand the evolving requirements of industries and start-ups and develop technology-driven solutions that create measurable impact. Underscoring CSIR-4PI’s leadership in data-intensive science and AI research, Dr. Patra noted that platforms like RISE Conclave provide a unique opportunity to engage with industry and entrepreneurial ecosystems, identify emerging challenges, and co-create innovation-led solutions for the future. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam @gkpatra_csir4pi #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Delivering the inaugural address at RISE Conclave 2026, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, described RISE as a visionary and motivating platform that brings together the key pillars of national growth—Research, Innovation, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship. Reflecting on India's start-up journey, he noted that the momentum gained after the Hon'ble Prime Minister's call for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2015 has transformed India into the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem. He emphasized that sustained growth and value creation require a strong foundation of research and innovation, without which start-ups cannot thrive in the long run. Highlighting the need for robust industry linkages, Dr. Singh underscored the importance of integrating research institutions, industry, academia, investors, and entrepreneurs to accelerate technology translation and commercialization. He stressed that the true strength of RISE lies in bringing all these stakeholders together to drive innovation-led growth and advance India's vision of #ViksitBharat2047. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #InnovationEcosystem #StartupIndia

🚀 RISE Conclave 2026 is fostering meaningful collaboration between research, industry and start-ups to drive innovation and impact. 🎥 Watch the video to discover how start-ups are shaping the future through cutting-edge solutions. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

On Day 1 of #RISEConclaveBengaluru MoUs (dhaRti Foundation IIT-Dharwad and Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre) were exchanged, product (Bug Buster to M/s Re Root Organics Pvt Ltd) was launched, interacted with media and industries.

Day 1 Highlights #RISEConclaveBengaluru Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Startup Expo, highlighting the transformative role of startups in driving technology-led growth and fostering a culture of innovation. Other dignitaries were present.

Payal Satish, Chief Commercial Officer, Sarla Aviation, highlighted the growing global momentum behind advanced air mobility and the significant opportunities it presents for India's aerospace ecosystem. She emphasized the importance of investor confidence, a supportive regulatory framework, and strong indigenous innovation in enabling next-generation mobility solutions. Sharing Sarla Aviation's journey, she noted the progress made on the technology front, including successful testing milestones and advancements towards certification and commercialization. She underscored that sustained collaboration between start-ups, investors, regulators, and industry partners will be critical to building globally competitive aerospace ventures from India. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam @sarlaaviation #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Highlights from RISE Conclave 2026 bringing together research, industry, start-ups, and innovation on a common platform to shape the future. 🎥 Watch the video for key moments from the conclave. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CSIRNALOFFICIAL @CSIR_4PI @csircftri @IndiaDST @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @isro @GVRayasam #RISEConclaveBengaluru #RISEConclave2026 #CSIRRISEConclave #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Watch live youtube streaming of RISE Conclave 2026 happening on 13-14 June 2026. youtube.com/live/Boo0Ue3Begk… #RISEconclave2026

Dr Giridhar Parvatam on @RISEConclave2026