WELCOME TO RISE Foundation IISER

Thriving to create an ecosystem conducive for startups to transform science and technology innovations into successful business ventures.

Our Vision & Mission

To contribute to the nation’s goal of evolving into a self-sustainable economy and a world leader in science and technology innovations.

To nurture high-quality scientific solutions to foster a startup incubation ecosystem.

Our Goals

Create a conducive environment for nurturing startup through:

  • Research Support
  • State-of-the-art labs

  • Business Consulting

  • Seed Funding

  • Management Training

  • Networking and Ideation

Our Focus Areas

  • Affordable Healthcare

  • AI & ML based solutions

  • Smart Materials

  • Sustainable Solutions

  • Renewable Energy

  • Earth & Space Sciences

  • Agri & Allied Businesses

  • Climate Friendly Solutions

How We Do It

RISE Foundation IISER provides a state-of-the-art startup incubation centre with access to a wide range of resources and facilities, co-working spaces, and equipment. Registered startups also gain access to a network of industry partners and startup investors. They also get guidance on skill development and collaboration, while RISE Foundation IISER tracks the startup progress from start to finish ensuring comprehensive support for success.

Foster an innovation ecosystem

The aim is to establish a strong bond between academia and industry with RISE Foundation IISER as a catalyst, providing incubation mentoring to startup businesses in various aspects of entrepreneurship and management.

Enabling startup endeavours

Leverage indigenous science and technology innovations that may lead to startup ideas, particularly from those who lack the exposure in running organised businesses, into viable commercial ventures.

Investment and IP support

Forging partnerships with government, institutional and individual investors along with legal & IP firms, facilitating a seamless transition of research results from lab to market, while protecting the rights of the innovator.

Board of Directors

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Prof. Sourav Pal
Prof. Sourav Pal Director
Prof. Ayan Banerjee
Prof. Ayan Banerjee Director
Prof. Sayam Sengupta
Prof. Sayam SenguptaDirector
Prof. Swadhin Mandal
Prof. Swadhin Mandal Director

Our Team

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Dr Sonali Roy
Dr Sonali Roy Chief Operating Officer
Ms Nilanjana Bhattacharya
Ms Nilanjana Bhattacharya HR & PR Manager
Dr Goutam Kulsi
Dr Goutam Kulsi Scientific & Technical Manager
Mr Surajit Malakar
Mr Surajit Malakar Accounts Manager

Our Advisors

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Padma Shri S. Sivaram
Padma Shri S. Sivaram
Honorary Professor Emeritus and INSA Emeritus Scientist, IISER Pune
Dr Sharmila Mande
Dr Sharmila Mande
Distinguished Chief Scientist & Head, Bio-Sciences R&D · Tata Consultancy Services
Dr Ramji Singh
Dr Ramji Singh
Executive Director AIIMS- Kalyani
Dr V. Premnath
Dr V. Premnath
Head NCL Innovation & IP Group Director Venture Center
Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay
Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay
Chairman & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park
Prof. Amitav Das
Prof. Amitav Das
Professor IISER Kolkata
Sri Satyabrata Mukherjee
Sri Satyabrata Mukherjee
Chairperson – Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce
Prof. Chittaranjan Kole
Prof. Chittaranjan Kole
Former VC BCKV

We help you build business out of your S&T ideas

For Startups