The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has promoted high-end science and technology-based entrepreneurs through multiple national initiatives, including the National Quantum Mission (NQM), National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI).

 

The Government has launched the National Quantum Mission (NQM) with a total outlay of ₹6003.65 crore over eight years to position India as a global leader in quantum technologies. During FY 2024–25, four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established to support high end entrepreneurship. The T-Hubs are at:

 

1. 1. 1. IISc, Bengaluru for Quantum Computing;
      2. IIT Madras in association with C-DOT, New Delhi for Quantum Communication;
      3. IIT Bombay for Quantum Sensing & Metrology; and
      4. IIT Delhi for Quantum Materials & Devices.

Seven (07) quantum technology entrepreneurial startups have been supported under NQM in the states of Karnataka, Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

 

Under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) have been established in reputed academic institutions and are supporting entrepreneurs in high-tech domains across the country. Each TIH has been assigned a specific technology vertical, aligned with national priorities. These TIHs cover a wide spectrum of advanced and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Predictive Technologies, Intelligent Collaborative Systems, Agriculture and Water Technologies, Mining Technologies, Advanced Communication Systems, Quantum Technologies, FinTech, Bio-CPS, Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Autonomous Navigation, Sensors and Networking, among others.

DST has supported 190 Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) across 27 States/UTs, which collectively nurture technology-based entrepreneurs. Under NIDHI-PRAYAS program, around 2250 innovators have been supported for the proof of concept and prototype development. Under NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneurs-in- Residence) program, support has been provided for an aspiring or budding entrepreneur for pursuing science & technology-based entrepreneurship. Over 1,000 entrepreneurs have been supported under this program. The state-wise number of NIDHI-EIR and NIDHI- PRAYAS beneficiaries are placed at Annexure-I.

 

DST has been extending S&T-based innovation support with special focus on backward, aspirational, and underserved regions. The Inclusive-TBI (i-TBI) program of DST aims to strengthen the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship largely in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with a focus on inclusiveness in terms of geographies, gender, persons with special abilities, etc.

Details of the locations where i-TBIs have been established is placed at Annexure-II:

 

The Technical Research Centres (TRCs) have been established in Autonomous Institutions of Department of Science and Technology (DST) to achieve translation of research into products and processes for greater economic and societal benefits.

 

The details of TRCs established by DST is given below:

 

Sl. No.	Location of TRC	Broad Areas of Translational Research
1	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram	Medical device technologies in five identified            segments,            viz. Cardiovascular, Neuroprosthetics, Hard Tissue Devices, Biological & Combinational Products and In Vitro Diagnostics
2	International    Advanced   Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad	Alternative     Energy     Materials     & Systems
3	Jawaharlal      Nehru      Centre      for Advanced      Scientific       Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru;	Nanotechnology, Materials Science
4	S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata	Materials      Science,      Nanoscience, Nanotechnology,     and     Biomedical Science
5	Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata	Nanomaterials, quantum materials, functional polymers and other organic molecules and systems

 

There is no proposal pending with the government for establishment of any new TRC.

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