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

RISE Conclave 2026 brings together research institutions, industry, MSMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and investors to connect technologies with enterprise opportunities, technology adoption, funding and market pathways.

Day 01

September 06, 2026

Inaugural Program • Startup Conclave & Industry Meet • Panel Discussions

Time
Programme
08:00–09:45
Registration of Participants & Delegates
Inaugural Program
10:00–10:10
Arrival of Dignitaries, Welcome on the Dias, Presentation of Flower Bouquet and Lighting of the Lamp
10:10–10:15
National Song
10:15–10:25
Introduction to RISE conclave by Prof. Vibha Tandon, Director, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata
10:25–10:35
Welcome Address by Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, Director, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
10:35–10:45
Introduction of 4M theme, Prof. Bikramjit Basu, Director, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata
10:45–11:00
Welcome by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR and Secretary DSIR, New Delhi
11:00–11:20
Inaugural Address by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister for Science & Technology; Minister for Earth Sciences; Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space, Government of India
11:20–11:45
Address by Chief Guest Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt of West Bengal
11:45–11:55
Technology transfer/licensing of technologies by Hon'ble Minister for S&T and Chief Minister, Govt of WB
11:55–12:00
Felicitation to Dignitaries
12:00–12:10
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Naresh Chandra Murmu, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
12:10–12:15
National Anthem
12:15–12:30
HIGH-TEA
Startup Conclave & Industry Meet
12:30–13:00
Inauguration of Start-ups Exhibition & S&T Pavilion by the Hon'ble Minister for S&T and Chief Minister, Govt of WB, Interaction with Start-up & Entrepreneurs
13:00–13:15
Media press conference and media bytes – Hon'ble Minister for S&T and Chief Minister, Govt of WB
13:15–14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:30–15:30
Industry Meet and Interaction of Hon'ble Minister for S&T and Chief Minister, Govt of WB with CEO/CSO/COO of Industries (Venue: Auditorium @ guest house)
Technical Program
Panel Discussion
15:30–16:30
1 Main Hall Molecule To Medicine – Bridging the Gap Between Drug Discovery and Affordable Health Care Prof. Hrishikesh Kumar, Institute of Neuroscience, Kolkata
2 Auditorium @ Guesthouse Manufacturing Technology, Innovation & R&D: Driving the Next Generation of MSMEs Dr. Sudip Samanta, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
16:30–16:45
TEA
16:45–17:45
3 Main Hall Materials-led Innovation for Viksit Bharat Prof. Bikramjit Basu, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata
4 Auditorium @ Guesthouse Decarbonizing India's Steel & Aluminium: Pathways for Hard-to-Abate Industries Dr. S P Das, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
18:30–19:30
Cultural program (Chhau Dance, Purulia)
Day 02

September 07, 2026

Panel Discussions • Special Lecture • Valedictory Program

Time
Programme
Panel Discussion
09:30–11:00
5 Main Hall Critical Minerals to New Materials: Building India's Strategic Technology Future Dr Kali Sanjay, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
6 Auditorium @ Guesthouse Science Communication Ms. Rakhee Bakshi, IIPA, New Delhi
11:00–11:30
HIGH-TEA
11:30–12:00
Special Lecture: The Lab-to-Market Leap: Building Ventures from Breakthrough Research. Mr. Skannd Tyagi, Vertical Head, Ancient Intelligence, Kolkata (Venue: Main Hall)
12:00–13:30
7 Main Hall Opportunities for science-driven startups towards Viksit Bharat Dr. Saurabh Ray, Monosha Biotech, Kolkata
13:30–14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:30–15:30
8 Main Hall Manufacturing Technology, Innovation & R&D: Driving the Next Generation of MSMEs Dr. Sudip Samanta, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
9 Auditorium @ Guesthouse Traditional Wisdom to Modern Innovation Mr. Pradeep Nain, Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar
15:30–15:45
TEA
Valedictory Program
16:00–16:30
Visit to S&T Pavilion & Start-up Exhibition Area by Chief guest Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti, Cabinet Minister-in-Charge for Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Information Technology and Electronics, and Food Processing Industries and Horticulture in the Government of West Bengal
16:30–16:35
Arrival of Dignitaries, Welcome on the Dias & Presentation of Flower Bouquet
16:35–16:40
National Song
16:40–16:50
Welcome by Dr. Naresh Chandra Murmu, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
16:50–17:15
Address by Chief guest Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti, Cabinet Minister-in-Charge for Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Information Technology and Electronics, and Food Processing Industries and Horticulture in the Government of West Bengal.
17:15–17:25
Felicitation to Hon'ble Guests
17:25–17:30
Vote of Thanks by Prof. Bikramjit Basu, Director, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata
17:30–17:35
National Anthem
17:35–18:00
TEA

Conclave Highlights

Key engagement opportunities across the two-day programme.

01

Technology Showcase

Explore emerging and high-TRL technologies with potential for industrial adoption.

02

Start-up Connect

Discover start-up-ready technologies, innovations and entrepreneurial opportunities.

03

B2B & Technology Connect

Facilitate focused one-to-one technical and business meetings.

04

Funding & Partnerships

Connect technologies with investors, incubators, industry partners and markets.