Startup incubated at IISc Equine Biotech develops indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit New Delhi: Equine Biotech, a startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has developed an indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit called “GlobalTM diagnostic kit” for accurate and affordable diagnosis of COVID-19, an IISc press release said. The test kit, based on Reverse TranscriptaseRead more about Startup incubated at IISc Equine Biotech develops indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit[…]

IISc startup develops RT-PCR test kit that delivers results in just 2 hours In a bid to tackle COVID-19 and ramp up the number of tests being done on a daily basis, a startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has developed an indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit for accurate diagnosis of COVID-19. TheRead more about IISc startup develops RT-PCR test kit that delivers results in just 2 hours[…]

IISc-Backed SID Incubator On Turning Deep Science R&D Into Viable Deeptech Startups With the recent buzz around vaccine, drones and connected devices in healthcare, India’s deeptech startups and the deep science segment within the deeptech ecosystem have risen in prominence In the last six to seven months, about eight to 10 startups have been workingRead more about IISc-Backed SID Incubator On Turning Deep Science R&D Into Viable Deeptech Startups[…]

Spacetech startups are ready to take off in India While the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been at the forefront for driving the space sector so far, the finance minister announced opening up the sector to private players in May. Investors, who have placed bets on space startups, believe that the time for spaceRead more about Spacetech startups are ready to take off in India[…]

Vaccines to test kits, 8 IISc startups have pandemic solutions BENGALURU: For years, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been incubating startups that can convert lab research into products for the market. Now at least eight of the nearly 30 incubations have worked on multiple Covid innovations. “Overall incubation activity has improved,” CS Murali, chairman,Read more about Vaccines to test kits, 8 IISc startups have pandemic solutions[…]

Bengaluru’s IISc is helping startups fight the virus Within the vast confines of India’s premier science institute in Bengaluru, work is underway to combat the novel Coronavirus outbreak. A vaccine development by a startup is the top priority. The Covid-19 pandemic has shone the spotlight on the world’s leading academic institutions, which have been atRead more about Bengaluru’s IISc is helping startups fight the virus[…]

2 IISc’s incubated startups win National startup awards BENGALURU: Two startups incubated at the Society of Innovation and Development (SID), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have won national awards at the government of India led “National Startup Awards 2020” in the categories of best space and women-led startups respectively. While Bellatrix Aerospace won the awardRead more about 2 IISc’s incubated startups win National startup awards[…]

From DRDO scientist to IIT director – meet IISc alumni award winners These annual awards recognise contributions made by IISc alumni to their profession, society, and the Institute. The nominations received are evaluated by a committee appointed by the Director, IISc. Four scientists and engineers have been selected to receive the distinguished alumnus/alumna award ofRead more about From DRDO scientist to IIT director – meet IISc alumni award winners[…]

Fighting Covid on many fronts Start-ups incubated at IISc are coming up with products for a variety of functions With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of abating, a slew of start-ups incubated at Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have turned their focus towards finding technology-based remedies to tackle the infection. While all ofRead more about Fighting Covid on many fronts[…]

India’s aerospace start-ups eye rocket launches and planetary missions Private firms being allowed to build facilities and work within Isro’s premises will throw big opportunities for country’s aerospace startups With India allowing private companies to operate within the premises of Indian Space Research Organistaion (ISRO), this is expected to create huge opportunities for the country’sRead more about India’s aerospace start-ups eye rocket launches and planetary missions[…]