Networking & Events
Connecting research-led founders with the people who can help them scale
Great science doesn't scale in isolation. Events organized by RISE Foundation IISER link incubatee scientists to mentors, industrial collaborators, and other entrepreneurs and investors, thereby creating the necessary ecosystem to convert the research idea into a viable business.
What We Offer
Startup showcases
Opportunities for incubatees to pitch and demo in front of investors and industry
Mentor & advisor network
Access to RISE Foundation IISER's advisory board, which includes leaders from major corporate R&D institutions, established startup incubators, and senior IISER faculty
Cohort programmes
Structured, ideation-to-prototype tracks like the GENESIS EiR Cohort, designed to move founders from early concept toward a working prototype
Industry & academia bridge-building
Events designed to link research institutions with commercial partners
Benefits
Visibility with the people who matter
Get in front of investors, industry partners, and fellow founders without cold outreach
Warm introductions, not cold ones
RISE Foundation IISER's advisory network opens doors that would otherwise take years to build
A stronger sense of where you fit
Regular contact with other founders and mentors sharpens your own positioning
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