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Welcome To

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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Prof. Sourav Pal

DIRECTOR

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Prof. Ayan Banerjee

Director

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Prof. Ayan Banerjee

Director

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Prof. Sayam Sengupta

Director

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Prof. Sayam Sengupta

Director

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Prof. Swadhin Mandal

DIRECTOR

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Prof. Swadhin Mandal

DIRECTOR

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Our Team

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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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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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Our Advisors

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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

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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

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Dr Ramji Singh

Executive Director AIIMS- Kalyani

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Dr Ramji Singh

Executive Director AIIMS- Kalyani

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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

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Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay

Chairman & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park

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Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay

Chairman & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park

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Prof. Amitav Das

Professor IISER Kolkata

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Prof. Amitav Das

Professor IISER Kolkata

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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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Prof. Chittaranjan Kole

Former VC BCKV

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Prof. Chittaranjan Kole

Former VC BCKV

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