• Dr. Jitendra Singh toured the exhibition held at ESTIC 2026, featuring 50 selected deep‑tech startups, 13 departmental stalls and 10 departmental technologies showcasing the breadth of India’s scientific and technical capabilities
  • ESTIC‑2026 provides a platform for startups, scientific institutions and industry to explore collaboration opportunities: Dr. Jitendra Singh
  • Central Minister says indigenous technologies reflect India’s growing scientific and technical capabilities
  • Modi government focuses on linking innovation to practical applications and wide adoption: Dr. Jitendra Singh
  • Dr. Jitendra Singh urged all stakeholders to seize opportunities to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem

Central Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, Atomic Energy and Space Dr. Jitendra Singh called for strong ties between startups and industry. He emphasised the government’s role in promoting such partnerships to move indigenous innovations beyond R&D to commercial adoption at scale

Central Minister said India’s growing innovation ecosystem offers startups a chance to connect with industry and technology adopters, develop practical applications and expand solutions. He urged stakeholders to act and effectively utilise these opportunities to strengthen India’s innovation‑based development journey

Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the exhibition of startups, scientific institutions and departmental technologies at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC)‑2026 held at India House, New Delhi from 27 to 29 October

The conference featured 50 selected deep‑tech startups, 13 departmental stalls and 10 departmental technologies representing the breadth of India’s scientific and technical capabilities

During his visit, the Central Minister observed several innovations showing how scientific research addresses challenges from food and nutrition to advanced electronics. Among the displays was CSIR Designer Rice, a high‑protein, low‑glycaemic‑index rice developed at CSIR‑NIIST

The rice contains about 20% protein and a glycaemic index of 54, placing it in the ‘low‑GI’ category. By altering parts and structure, this innovation aims to produce food products with better nutritional qualities, useful for those managing their diet

The exhibition also showcased ‘Jit’, an SCMCI4212 micro‑controller unit developed by SignalChip, and ‘Yati’ 32‑bit RISC‑V CPU and ‘Aavart’ 32‑bit digital signal processor. These indigenous semiconductors and electronic‑system designs demonstrate India’s growing capabilities. Potential uses include flight controllers, IoT devices, smart devices, robotics and industrial automation, contributing to domestic capacity in strategic and emerging tech

Other displays included bio‑based packaging and reusable or specialty products, reflecting a wide range of innovation in materials and sustainability. They show how Indian scientific institutions, entrepreneurs and technologists work across sectors to create practical solutions, creating new opportunities for technical partnership and commercial deployment

Dr. Jitendra Singh repeatedly stressed better coordination among research institutions, startups, industry and government to translate scientific discoveries into tangible economic and social benefits. The ESTIC‑2026 exhibition offers startups a chance to connect directly with potential partners, identify application areas and scale their innovations

Central Minister urged industry leaders, investors, research institutions and other stakeholders to actively engage with startups and indigenous technology developers, build mutually beneficial partnerships and help bring Indian innovations to larger markets. He said stronger collaboration in the innovation ecosystem will accelerate technology adoption, strengthen domestic capabilities and advance the national vision of ‘Developed India @ 2047’