Rise Foundation

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RISE Foundation IISER

Thriving to create an ecosystem conducive for startups to transform science and technology innovations into successful business ventures.

Our Vision & Mission:

To contribute to the nation's goal of evolving into a self-sustainable economy and a world leader in science and technology innovations.

To nurture high-quality scientific solutions to foster a startup incubation ecosystem.

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Our Goals

Create a conducive environment for nurturing startup through:

  • Research Support
  • State-of-the-art labs
  • Business Consulting
  • Seed Funding
  • Management Training
  • Networking and Ideation

Our Focus Areas

  • Affordable Healthcare
  • AI & ML based solutions
  • Smart Materials
  • Sustainable Solutions
  • Renewable Energy
  • Earth & Space Sciences
  • Agri & Allied Businesses
  • Climate Friendly Solutions

How We Do It

RISE Foundation IISER provides a state-of-the-art startup incubation centre with access to a wide range of resources and facilities, co-working spaces, and equipment. Registered startups also gain access to a network of industry partners and startup investors. They also get guidance on skill development and collaboration, while RISE Foundation IISER tracks the startup progress from start to finish ensuring comprehensive support for success.

Foster an innovation ecosystem

The aim is to establish a strong bond between academia and industry with RISE Foundation IISER as a catalyst, providing incubation mentoring to startup businesses in various aspects of entrepreneurship and management.

Enabling startup endeavours

Leverage indigenous science and technology innovations that may lead to startup ideas, particularly from those who lack the exposure in running organised businesses, into viable commercial ventures.

Investment and IP support

Forging partnerships with government, institutional and individual investors along with legal & IP firms, facilitating a seamless transition of research results from lab to market, while protecting the rights of the innovator.

Board of Directors

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Prof. Sourav Pal

DIRECTOR
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Our Team

Dr Sonali Roy

Chief Operating Officer
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Dr Sonali Roy

Chief Operating Officer
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Ms Nilanjana Bhattacharya

HR & PR Manager
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Dr Goutam Kulsi

Scientific & Technical Manager
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Dr Goutam Kulsi

Scientific & Technical Manager
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Mr Surajit Malakar

Accounts Manager
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Our Advisors

Padma Shri S. Sivaram

Honorary Professor Emeritus and INSA Emeritus Scientist, IISER Pune
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Padma Shri S. Sivaram

Honorary Professor Emeritus and INSA Emeritus Scientist, IISER Pune

Dr Sharmila Mande

Distinguished Chief Scientist & Head, Bio-Sciences R&D · Tata Consultancy Services
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Dr Sharmila Mande

Distinguished Chief Scientist & Head, Bio-Sciences R&D · Tata Consultancy Services

Dr Ramji Singh

Executive Director AIIMS- Kalyani
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Dr Ramji Singh

Executive Director AIIMS- Kalyani

Dr V. Premnath

Head NCL Innovation & IP Group Director Venture Center
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Dr V. Premnath

Head NCL Innovation & IP Group Director Venture Center

Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay

Chairman & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park
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Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay

Chairman & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park

Prof. Amitav Das

Professor IISER Kolkata
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Prof. Amitav Das

Professor IISER Kolkata

Sri Satyabrata Mukherjee

Chairperson – Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce
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Sri Satyabrata Mukherjee

Chairperson – Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce
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