Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that "Technology Parks" are being developed to facilitate Deep-tech StartUps.
Chairing a high-level review meeting with the Secretary and senior officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to assess ongoing projects and future initiatives, Dr Jitendra Singh disclosed that four existing technology innovation hubs into Technology Translation Research Parks (TTRP) to facilitate deep-tech startups and industry-academia partnerships. These hubs, located at IIT Kanpur (cyber security), IISc Bangalore (robotics and autonomous navigation), IIT Indore (healthcare), and ISM Dhanbad (mining), will provide infrastructure and support for translational research.
The meeting focused on India's progress in emerging technology domains, including hydrogen energy, quantum computing, and technology innovation hubs.
During the discussion, Dr. Jitendra Singh was briefed on the National Green Hydrogen Mission, where DST is set to be the implementing agency.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for coordination with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to expedite implementation and ensure effective policy alignment.
The Minister also reviewed advancements under the National Quantum Mission, where India has established four quantum technology hubs at IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras. These hubs focus on computing, communication, sensing, metrology, materials, and devices.
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