Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore

Announcing an Unprecedented Offering for Business Leaders: The Innovation Possibility Helpline In a world undergoing tectonic shifts driven by rapid technological advancement, industries everywhere are being reshaped at breathtaking speed. To help business leaders navigate this new landscape, we are introducing a first-of-its-kind Innovation Possibility Helpline — a direct channel to speak with our experts and begin an exploratory conversation about your business, emerging technologies, and the future that is fast approaching. This helpline offers you a guided window into the immense knowledge ecosystem of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) — spanning more than 400 departments and 3,000+ labs, covering every essential domain from deep science to applied engineering. Further you could also engage in offerings where we put you through rigorous, systematic frameworks to help you understand where your business stands today and how it can strategically position itself for the future — turning disruption into opportunity, and uncertainty into direction. As Carl Jung wrote: “In the deepest chaos lies the seed of creative transformation.” Let us help you uncover that seed — and shape what’s next. Write to us at supriya@fsid-iisc.in or get in touch on +916360457636

It was a pleasure to host Shivkumar Kalyanaraman- 𝗖𝗘𝗢- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) at FSID today. During the visit, he was introduced to FSID’s work, its incubation programs, and also interacted with a few of our incubated startups. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman | Balan Gurumoorthy | Raj Waghray | Dinesh Kumar | Uday Reddy Bondhugula | Pooja Ravishankar | CS Murali

SamridDHI PRMC 11. Hats off to the teams behind SamridDHI! Their three years of focused work has led them closer to import substitution of 8 critical products. A truly commendable achievement.

Beyond The Pitch Deck: DeepTech Immersive Workshop — Completed! Thrilled to share that we’ve successfully wrapped up our DeepTech Immersive Workshop, an intense, hands-on experience designed to help founders move far beyond the slide deck and into real-world commercialization readiness. This program was proudly organized by FSID under the NIDHI-PRAYAS scheme, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, with mentorship support from Ashok and Rohitt Hebaar (Aureivia) — enabling early-stage innovators to transform deep tech ideas into viable, scalable solutions. Over the past sessions, participants dove deep into: 🔹 Translating deep tech breakthroughs into compelling value propositions 🔹 Stress-testing commercialization pathways 🔹 Navigating investor expectations for technology-heavy ventures 🔹 Building robust market, IP, and go-to-market narratives 🔹 Crafting pitch strategies that communicate both science and scalability What made this workshop truly special was the energy, curiosity, and collaboration everyone brought. From exploring complex technical challenges to refining strategic stories, the cohort pushed boundaries and embraced feedback with openness and ambition. A huge thank you to: ✨ All the founders and teams who participated ✨ Our mentors, reviewers, and guest experts for their insights ✨ The FSID team and partners for making this immersive experience seamless and impactful ✨ Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay,  and the NIDHI-PRAYAS program for their continuous support toward nurturing deep tech innovation This is just the beginning—excited to see how these innovators reshape industries and bring world-changing technologies to market. Onwards and upwards! 🌐🔬💡 #DeepTech #Innovation #Founders #Commercialization #PitchDeck #Workshop #Entrepreneurship #NIDHIPRAYAS #DST #FSID #StartupIndia Prathap Murthy Kaushik Suneet

Two of 𝗙𝗦𝗜𝗗’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 showcased their breakthrough innovations at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, demonstrating the strength and potential of deep-tech ventures emerging from our ecosystem. 🔷 MedrinZ BIO Presented its cutting-edge orthopedic implant technologies, designed to advance patient care and redefine the future of orthopedic treatment. Visitors had the opportunity to learn how their research-driven solutions are addressing critical healthcare challenges. 🔷 FANPLAY IoT Showcased the very best of wearable technology, demonstrating how smart, connected devices can enhance user experiences and unlock new possibilities in the IoT & consumer tech space. We are proud to see our startups represent FSID at one of India’s most influential technology platforms and continue their journey of innovation, impact, and global relevance. Dr. Indranil Chakraborty | Mohan Kumar R | MedrinZ BIO | FANPLAY IoT #FSID #IISc #BTS2025 #BengaluruTechSummit #DeepTech #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Orthopedics #Biomechanics #Wearables #IoT #ResearchToImpact #MedrinZBIO #FanplayIoT

Our incubated deep-tech startup AGNIT Semiconductors has been featured in “𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬” 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀. AGNIT’s cutting-edge work on GaN wafers, devices, and RF systems — powering telecom, defense, 5G, and aerospace — is being recognized as a key player in India’s semiconductor transformation.  https://lnkd.in/eFKz3S8A Congratulations to the AGNIT Semiconductors team — here’s to scaling new heights! #FSID #AGNIT #Semiconductors #DeepTech #StartupIndia #ChipRevolution #MakeInIndia #Innovation

We are proud to share that AAGYAVISION, our 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽, has received financial approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗗𝗟𝗜) 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲. This is a strong recognition of their innovative semiconductor and radar-on-chip technology and reinforces India’s mission of advancing indigenous semiconductor design. Congratulations to the AAGYAVISION team! FSID remains dedicated to enabling deep science ventures that strengthen India’s semiconductor and intelligent sensing capabilities. https://lnkd.in/e-3mCKGF Suchismita Banerjee| AAGYAVISION #FSID | #AAGYAVISION | #MeitY | #DLI | #Semiconductors| #DeepTech

We had the privilege of hosting participants from the 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, a bilateral initiative fostering collaboration between innovators from 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆. This program creates a unique platform for knowledge exchange, entrepreneurial learning, and cross-border partnerships. As part of the Bangalore cohort’s schedule, participants spent 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗦𝗜𝗗, where they were introduced to 𝗙𝗦𝗜𝗗’𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. The Tandem Program offers researchers, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startup teams from both countries a two-week immersive experience at leading research incubators in India. During this period, participants work together to refine and advance high-potential, market-oriented innovation ideas. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗦𝗜𝗗: o Dinesh Kumar S (STEM Cell) presented an overview of FSID and its incubation model. o Dr. Cv Natraj conducted an insightful and interactive mentoring session with the participants. o Mr. Ramanathan V conducted a practical workshop on effective communication for innovators and startup teams. We are proud to contribute to programs that build global innovation bridges and empower the next generation of scientific entrepreneurs. DWIH New Delhi| DAAD German Academic Exchange Service| DAAD India #FSID #IISc #TandemProgram #DeepTech #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Incubation #ResearchToImpact #STEMCell #GlobalCollaboration #Entrepreneurship #IndoGermanPartnership #ScienceForSociety

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore in collaboration with The Art of Living, organized a 𝟰-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 aimed at 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀’ 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. The program focused on fostering mindfulness, self-leadership, emotional resilience, and collaborative work culture through practical tools and experiential learning. The sessions, led by certified Art of Living trainers, guided participants through techniques and reflections to help them: ✨ Manage stress effectively in both personal and professional settings ✨ Navigate workplace relationships with greater empathy and clarity ✨ Build healthier habits and improve overall well-being ✨ Practice simple yet powerful breathing and relaxation techniques proven to reduce stress and improve focus FSID looks forward to hosting more initiatives that support a healthier, happier, and high-performing work environment. Art of Living| The Art of Living| Dinesh Kumar| Yashaswini V| Raj Waghray| Rishav S. #FSID #IIScBangalore #WorkplaceWellbeing #MindfulLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #ArtOfLiving #ApexEmpower #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore is advancing its mission to accelerate India’s deep tech ecosystem with the 𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 — a dedicated venture platform backing deep tech and frontier-technology startups emerging from the national innovation network anchored by FSID and its affiliated research institutions. We are hiring for two strategic roles in our Investments & Fund Operations team (Bengaluru | On-site): 🔹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝟮–𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 🔹 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝟲+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 https://lnkd.in/egeNKp_4 Join us in backing science-led innovation that transforms industries and advances India’s deeptech future. #Hiring #VentureCapital #DeepTech #Investments #FundOperations #AIF #IISc #FSID #DTIPathwayFund #CareersInVC