NIDHI-TBI · IISER KOLKATA CAMPUS

Transforming Innovation into Impact.

RISE Foundation IISER supports science and technology founders from the first idea to the market — with the lab space, mentors and connections that most startups spend years trying to find on their own.

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Sq. Ft. of Lab & Workspace

20,000

From bench to working prototype

Biotech ◆ Advanced Materials ◆ Diagnostics ◆ Clean Energy ◆ AI for Science ◆ Quantum Sensing ◆ Agri-Biotech ◆ Photonics ◆ Biotech ◆ Advanced Materials ◆ Diagnostics ◆ Clean Energy ◆ AI for Science ◆ Quantum Sensing ◆ Agri-Biotech ◆ Photonics ◆

Take The First Step

Turn Your Idea Into Something Real.

At RISE Foundation you're never building alone. This is where the science you believe in starts to turn into a company.

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Scientists Who've Made the Leap

You'll work with scientists who have decided to take their research out of the lab and into the market — with the facilities, workspace and hands-on guidance to back you up.

A Network That Takes Deep Tech Seriously

Toss in a network of investors and industry partners who take deep tech seriously, and the right introduction stops being a matter of luck.

From First Prototype to First Big Win

A team that sticks with you from your first prototype to your first big win. This is where the science you believe in starts to turn into a company.

What We've Built So Far

17+

Collaborating Organisations

35+

Incubating Startups

50+

Start-ups Evaluated

20,000

Sq. Ft. of Lab & Workspace

Live at RISE

What's Happening at RISE

From founder cohorts to investor showcases — here's what's on right now.

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◷ Starting 24 August

Scientific Entrepreneurship & 3D Printing Technology

Take Your Scientific Idea from Concept to Creation. Turn ideas into something you can develop, test and pitch through an immersive 3-day hands-on workshop. Build your skills across megatrend ideation, business modelling and pitching, along with practical sessions in 3D design, scanning, reverse engineering, 3D printing and end-to-end workflow.

◷ Applications open until 3 September 2026

GENESIS EIR 3.0 — Entrepreneur in Residence

Turn your innovative idea into a technology-driven venture with GENESIS EIR 3.0, an initiative by MeitY Startup Hub. The programme offers aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and early-stage startups access to mentorship, expert guidance, and ecosystem support to help take promising ideas toward real-world impact.

◷ Starting 24 August 2026 | 5-Day Hands-On Training

Industry-Ready Quality Control Chemist Programme

Build practical skills in modern analytical techniques through intensive laboratory training at RISE Foundation IISER. Get hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry and Dissolution Testing, while developing skills in analytical data interpretation, method validation and quality control practices. Ideal for chemistry students, research scholars, QC analysts and industry professionals.

Infrastructure

Built for Founders Who Need Real Infrastructure

20,000 sq. ft. of lab and workspace, built to take an idea from the bench to a working prototype.

Fabrication Lab with Clean Room

A controlled environment for precise fabrication and hardware work

Microbial Culture Facility

Space dedicated to microbial research and culture work

Animal Cell Culture Facility

Space for biological cell based research

Chemical Technology Facility

For chemical synthesis and process development

Plant Tissue Culture Facility

Dedicated infrastructure for plant biotech work

IT Space and Library

A linked space to work, with reference resources at hand

Dark Room for Optics & Photonics Facility

Intended for optics, photonics and light-sensitive work

Shared Services

Common infrastructure and support for every startup to access

Access to IISER Kolkata Facilities

A gateway to the wider research infrastructure and expertise of the Institute

Services

From First Idea to Market

Support through every stage of the journey.

Portfolio

Startups Built at RISE

A look at some of the ventures that've grown out of our incubation programme.

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Sattvika Agri-Lab Nutriciana

Nutriciana Mousumi Biotech

Mousumi Biotech BOM Life Hitech Organic

BOM Life Hitech Organic ANIGeine Agro Biotech Pvt. Limited

ANIGeine Agro Biotech Pvt. Limited Alona Center for Natural Products

Alona Center for Natural Products Synbiogenesis Pvt. Ltd

Synbiogenesis Pvt. Ltd Steroviz Pixels

Steroviz Pixels Hummsa Biotech Pvt. Ltd

Hummsa Biotech Pvt. Ltd Human Biogenesis

Human Biogenesis CanFinis Therapeutics

CanFinis Therapeutics Bioinnovatiq Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd

Bioinnovatiq Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd Monosha Biotech

Monosha Biotech Texcera Enterprises Pvt. Ltd

Texcera Enterprises Pvt. Ltd Solaire Initiative Pvt. Ltd

Solaire Initiative Pvt. Ltd SciAMO Research and Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

SciAMO Research and Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Neo Equipment Pvt. Ltd

Neo Equipment Pvt. Ltd Cowbit

Cowbit

Bioinspired Innovation Pvt. Ltd Pritmit Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Pritmit Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Orange Bioscience Pvt. Ltd

Orange Bioscience Pvt. Ltd ChemActiva Innovations Pvt. Ltd

ChemActiva Innovations Pvt. Ltd BInfoSol Pvt. Ltd.

BInfoSol Pvt. Ltd. Sattvika Agri-Lab