RISE Conclave 2026: September 6–7, 2026 | Kolkata, West Bengal
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6–7 September 2026 | Kolkata, West Bengal

6th Edition • RISE Conclave 2026

Connecting Research, Industry & Entrepreneurship

The 6th edition of RISE Conclave 2026 (Research, Industry and Startup Entrepreneurship) is a collaborative initiative of four CSIR laboratories— CSIR-CGCRI, CSIR-IICB, CSIR-CMERI and CSIR-IMMT— aimed at strengthening the interface between research, industry and entrepreneurship.

A Platform for Research-to-Enterprise

The Conclave will serve as a high-level platform bringing together research institutions, academia, incubation centres, start-ups, industries and policy leaders to strengthen research–industry linkages, promote entrepreneurship and accelerate the translation of indigenous R&D into impactful technologies and enterprises.

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Strengthen research–industry linkages
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Promote entrepreneurship and start-up opportunities
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Accelerate translation of indigenous R&D into impactful technologies
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Enable industry adoption, partnerships and enterprise creation

The 4M Thematic Framework

The 6th edition showcases the complementary strengths of the four participating CSIR laboratories through four interconnected technology domains.

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Minerals

Mineral resources, beneficiation, critical minerals and resource technologies.

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Medicine

Healthcare, diagnostics, therapeutics, biotechnology and biomedical innovation.

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Materials

Advanced materials, functional materials, manufacturing and materials innovation.

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Machines

Engineering, machinery, automation, process technologies and industrial solutions.

Technology & Opportunity Landscape

The Conclave will cover a broad spectrum of opportunities emerging from the research and technology strengths of the participating laboratories.

Advanced Technologies Healthcare & Biotechnology Mineral Resources Critical Minerals Advanced Materials Manufacturing Engineering Solutions Start-up Innovation Industry Applications R&D Commercialisation

Who Will Participate

A multi-stakeholder platform connecting the complete research-to-enterprise ecosystem.

Research Institutions Academic Institutions Incubation Centres Start-ups MSMEs Industries Investors Entrepreneurs Policy Leaders

Eminent Leadership & Participation

The Conclave will bring together senior national and state leadership, along with leading industry representatives and eminent personalities from academia, industry and the policy ecosystem.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space
Mr. Suvendu Adhikari Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal
Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti Hon'ble Minister of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal
Dr. N. Kalaiselvi Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Secretary, DSIR
Industry, Academia & Policy Leaders Leading representatives and eminent personalities from industry, academia and the policy ecosystem

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