Key Points
- CSIR Technology Showcase Portal now hosts over 800 technologies for industry adoption
- Six CSIR incubation centres support deep-tech startups with mentoring and facilities
- Lithium battery facility produces around 1,000 cells daily demonstrating public infrastructure model
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has made more than 800 technologies available through its Technology Showcase Portal, offering industries, entrepreneurs and startups a platform to identify and adopt solutions developed through publicly funded research.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union minister of state for Science and Technology, announced this at an industry interaction session during the RISE Conclave 2026. The portal functions as a discovery mechanism that connects research output from CSIR’s network of laboratories with potential commercial partners seeking indigenous technology solutions.
Singh urged industry representatives to engage with research institutions from the earliest stages of project conceptualisation rather than waiting for technologies to mature. Such early involvement, he said, would help align scientific pursuits with market requirements and improve prospects for successful technology transfer and commercialisation.
Shared Infrastructure for Startups
The minister emphasised that sophisticated scientific facilities developed through public investment should increasingly function as common platforms accessible to innovators and industries. This approach, he said, would reduce entry barriers for startups and small enterprises that cannot afford to build their own research infrastructure.
As an example of this model in practice, Singh cited a lithium battery manufacturing facility established with a production capacity of around 1,000 cells per day. The facility demonstrates how public scientific infrastructure can support both established industries and emerging enterprises in developing indigenous technological capabilities in sectors considered strategically important.
CSIR — a network of 37 national laboratories and 39 outreach centres — is India’s largest publicly funded research and development organisation. Its laboratories work across domains including aerospace, chemicals, electronics, environmental science, food technology, mining and metallurgy, among others.
Incubation and Startup Support
Singh informed participants that six incubation centres have been established under the CSIR ecosystem to support innovators working in frontier technology domains. These centres provide mentoring, technical guidance and access to research facilities for deep-tech startups that often face challenges distinct from those encountered by conventional technology ventures.
The minister noted that emerging technology startups require flexible policy frameworks that recognise the realities of innovation-led entrepreneurship. He said several initiatives have been undertaken to simplify access to scientific infrastructure and support mechanisms for such enterprises.
Addressing the need for institutional adaptation, Singh said scientific administrators and institutional leaders must adjust to the changing requirements of the innovation landscape. He referred to ongoing efforts aimed at sensitising administrators to the expectations of industry and startups, with the goal of fostering a more responsive and collaborative research environment.
Government Push for Research-Industry Links
The government has been working to strengthen linkages between publicly funded research institutions and the private sector as part of broader efforts to translate scientific knowledge into market-ready solutions. This push reflects a policy position that scientific advancement should increasingly be assessed through its societal and economic impact rather than academic metrics alone.
By the numbers
- 800+
- Technologies on CSIR Showcase Portal
- 6
- CSIR incubation centres for deep-tech startups
- 1,000 cells/day
- Lithium battery facility production capacity
Singh encouraged industry leaders to actively engage with research institutions and participate in shaping the country’s scientific agenda. The objective, he said, is not merely to generate knowledge but to create technologies, enterprises and solutions that contribute to employment generation, industrial competitiveness and improved quality of life.
The interaction session witnessed participation from representatives of industry associations, startups, researchers and scientific institutions. Participants shared experiences and offered suggestions on improving industry access to research infrastructure, enhancing technology transfer mechanisms and promoting innovation-led growth.
The RISE Conclave 2026 brings together stakeholders from across India’s research and innovation ecosystem to discuss collaboration models and policy frameworks aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of scientific research.
Your Questions, Answered
What is the CSIR Technology Showcase Portal?
The CSIR Technology Showcase Portal is a platform that hosts technologies developed through publicly funded research at CSIR laboratories. It allows industries, entrepreneurs and startups to identify and adopt solutions suited to their requirements.
How many technologies are available on the CSIR portal?
The portal currently hosts more than 800 technologies across various domains developed by CSIR's network of 37 national laboratories.
What support does CSIR provide to deep-tech startups?
CSIR has established six incubation centres that provide mentoring, technical guidance and access to research facilities for startups working in frontier technology domains.
What is the lithium battery facility mentioned in the announcement?
It is a manufacturing facility established with a production capacity of around 1,000 cells per day, demonstrating how public scientific infrastructure can support both established industries and emerging enterprises in developing indigenous capabilities.
