CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) has unveiled three major science projects which could help in development of renewable energy resources in the country, informed director Prakash Kumar on Tuesday.
Addressing the scientific community and industry at the launch of the two-day startup conclave being held at the CSIR-IICT campus, the director disclosed that the institute was working on geo-thermal energy systems across the country as a renewable resource, hazard mapping the Himalayas and geophysical study of the Ladakh region.
These research initiatives offer scope for collaborative opportunities between the industry and academia, he said. About 70 start-ups are participating in the two-day conclave with the theme — catalysing innovation, connecting ecosystems. Three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were also signed during the meeting.
First is a pact between Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-CCMB) and CAiRL to support innovative deep-science based interventions with emerging AI tools and technologies to bridge collaborations between research institutes, incubators, innovators and start-ups. This engagement will accelerate the inclusiveness of AI and relevant advanced platforms into the start-up ecosystem.
Second is again between AIC -CCMB and Bioscience Alliance (BSA), a California based non-profit organization formed for the purpose of facilitating the development of the life science and biotech industry there. Along with the BSA, AIC-CCMB is partnered with The County of Ventura 2nd District & Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County, Ventura County California to create a pipeline of start-ups for soft launching in both the territories.
CSIR-NGRI and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited signed another pact for deep bore hole seismic studies at Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana site of NPCIL. CSIR-IICT had a MoU signed for establishment of CBG plant based on AGR (Anaerobic Gas Lift Technology) with ARK BioEnergy Private Limited.
Published - April 22, 2025 06:54 pm IST
