Bengaluru, Science and Technology Minister N S Boseraju on Tuesday said that significant steps are being taken to position Karnataka as a leading state in nanotechnology research and this will be achieved through the Karnataka State Research Foundation (KSRF) and the Karnataka R&D Innovation Platform (e-KRDIP). ).
Speaking at the curtain-raising press meet 'Bengaluru India Nano 2024', he highlighted Bengaluru's status as one of the world's leading innovation cities and Karnataka's reputation as an industry-friendly state.
He emphasized the state government's strong support for startups and establishment of new businesses, and said the state's "revolutionary" schemes have attracted major global companies to Karnataka. The state has a favorable environment for research and extensive human resources.
The 13th edition of Bengaluru India Nano, a three-day event taking place from August 1 to 3, is organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Science and Technology Promotion Society of Karnataka and the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre. for Advanced Scientific Research.
According to officials, the KSRF was established to foster a supportive environment for startups and companies to conduct research and manufacture new products. This initiative is a critical step in transforming Karnataka into a research hub, they said. Additionally, the e-KRDIP is being created to disseminate new research results to the general public, startups and enterprises. These two institutions will give high priority to nanotechnology research.
Bengaluru India Nano 2024 will focus on the theme 'Nanotechnology for Sustainable Climate, Energy and Healthcare'.
The summit will feature more than 700 registered delegates and 75 expert speakers in more than 25 conference sessions. It was stated that the pre-conference tutorials, which will also be organized as part of the summit, will offer in-depth knowledge and practical experience in various aspects of nanotechnology, targeting both beginners and seasoned professionals.
The pre-conference tutorial will delve into key topics including nanofabrication, nanocharacterization, and nanobiology. The event will also feature a poster exhibition that will provide an opportunity to over 175 young researchers from academia and research institutions to showcase their innovative research posters.
Boseraju said the department is already providing necessary grants for research and additional programs are being developed at the government level to further advance research in this field.
Speaking at the curtain-raising press meet 'Bengaluru India Nano 2024', he highlighted Bengaluru's status as one of the world's leading innovation cities and Karnataka's reputation as an industry-friendly state.
He emphasized the state government's strong support for startups and establishment of new businesses, and said the state's "revolutionary" schemes have attracted major global companies to Karnataka. The state has a favorable environment for research and extensive human resources.
The 13th edition of Bengaluru India Nano, a three-day event taking place from August 1 to 3, is organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Science and Technology Promotion Society of Karnataka and the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre. for Advanced Scientific Research.
According to officials, the KSRF was established to foster a supportive environment for startups and companies to conduct research and manufacture new products. This initiative is a critical step in transforming Karnataka into a research hub, they said. Additionally, the e-KRDIP is being created to disseminate new research results to the general public, startups and enterprises. These two institutions will give high priority to nanotechnology research.
Bengaluru India Nano 2024 will focus on the theme 'Nanotechnology for Sustainable Climate, Energy and Healthcare'.
The summit will feature more than 700 registered delegates and 75 expert speakers in more than 25 conference sessions. It was stated that the pre-conference tutorials, which will also be organized as part of the summit, will offer in-depth knowledge and practical experience in various aspects of nanotechnology, targeting both beginners and seasoned professionals.
The pre-conference tutorial will delve into key topics including nanofabrication, nanocharacterization, and nanobiology. The event will also feature a poster exhibition that will provide an opportunity to over 175 young researchers from academia and research institutions to showcase their innovative research posters.
Boseraju said the department is already providing necessary grants for research and additional programs are being developed at the government level to further advance research in this field.
