On January 17th, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, inaugurated India’s first-ever CSIR “Innovation Complex” in Mumbai through a virtual event. This groundbreaking facility is dedicated to supporting startups and industry stakeholders.
The new Innovation Complex is a cutting-edge, nine-story building featuring 24 fully-equipped incubation labs, as well as office and networking spaces for startups, MSMEs, industries, and CSIR labs. It offers top-tier scientific infrastructure, expertise, and regulatory support for stakeholders involved in SOP-driven studies required for regulatory compliance.
The complex aims to foster collaboration between startups, MSMEs, industry players, and CSIR labs, enabling them to leverage scientific advancements for real-world applications. It also provides IP and business development assistance for innovative companies across sectors such as healthcare, chemicals, materials, energy, and more.
Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted that this facility represents a major leap forward in India’s innovation journey, contributing to the nation’s self-reliance and its status as a global hub for entrepreneurship. He also emphasized that India’s thriving startup ecosystem, now the third-largest in the world, is a testament to the government’s transformative initiatives.
The CSIR Innovation Complex is designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and its industrial application, aligning with India’s vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” Dr. Singh expressed excitement about the complex’s potential to accelerate technological advancement and support India’s growth as a leader in science and innovation.
The inauguration was attended by prominent figures including Dr V.K. Saraswat and Dr V.K. Paul from NITI Aayog, Dr N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary of DSIR and DG CSIR, and Dr Ram Vishwakarma, along with delegates from Norway, Switzerland, and Germany. Industry leaders, MSMEs, startups, and over 1,000 scientists from CSIR labs across India also participated in the event.
