New Delhi, June 14: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, emphasized the necessity for collaboration among laboratories, educational institutions, and industries. This cooperation is crucial to ensure that innovations progress beyond the ‘proof-of-concept’ stage and reach end-users on a large scale.
India has entered a phase where the evaluation of scientific advancements must consider their social and economic impacts.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to innovation, Dr. Singh urged industry representatives to openly discuss the challenges they face when collaborating with publicly funded research institutions.
During a session at the ‘RISE Conclave 2026’ in Bengaluru, he shed light on efforts to enhance access to indigenous technologies developed through public research.
He informed participants that over 800 technologies are currently available on the CSIR Technology Showcase Portal. This platform offers industries, entrepreneurs, and startups a ready-made solution to expedite the process of finding and adopting technologies suited to their needs.
Dr. Singh stated that collaboration with industries should begin at the planning stage of research projects, rather than after the technology has been fully developed.
Such early engagement will help align scientific endeavors with market needs, facilitate technology transfer, and improve the chances of commercial success.
He stressed the need for deep collaboration among research institutions, industries, and startups to accelerate the transformation of scientific knowledge into market-ready solutions and national development outcomes.
Citing examples from CSIR laboratories, he noted that state-of-the-art facilities developed through public investment should serve as shared platforms for innovators and industries working in emerging sectors.
He mentioned a facility for manufacturing lithium batteries, which has a production capacity of approximately 1,000 cells per day. This illustrates how scientific infrastructure can assist both established industries and emerging enterprises in developing indigenous technological capabilities.
Dr. Singh also highlighted that specialized incubation systems are being developed to promote startups working in cutting-edge technological fields.
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