PROGRAM 1:

Indian Nanoelectronics Users Program - Idea to Innovation (INUP-i2i) is a joint program run by CeNSE IISc, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Delhi for accelerating research and development in nanoelectronics in India. The program (initially referred to as INUP), funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India was launched in 2008 and now is in its third three-year phase (2021-24). The program provides familiarization workshops and hands-on-trainings to qualified and motivated researchers in the academia at two state-of-the-art facilities, where they may subsequently carry out their research project selected on a competitive basis. Experienced technologists and domain experts assist them, making it possible for aspirants in even remote corners of India to be engaged in very current R&D.

Levels of training offered under INUP i2i:

A. Training to be provided: ln INUP-i2i, users will receive training through the following three levels:

• Level 1: Familiarization Workshop in Nano Science and Technology: During the ‘Familiarization Workshop’, participants learn about the basics of nano science and technology and about the essential research methods and practice in Nanofabrication and Characterization. More details: https://www.inup.cense.iisc.ac.in/familiarization-workshop
• Level 2: Hands-on Training on Nanofabrication and Characterization Techniques: During ‘Hands on Training’, participants undergo training in the clean room and characterization lab. They learn about the methods and practices of Nanofabrication and Characterization by using equipment in the clean room to make and test basic micro/nano devices. More details: https://www.inup.cense.iisc.ac.in/hands-on-training
• Level 3: Execution of Projects: The very philosophy of INUP is to enable researchers from across the country to carry out their research work without avoidable delays and worries about securing funding for expensive equipment and supplies. Academic researchers without project funding may access the facilities free of cost. After receiving hands-on training, researchers are encouraged to submit their research proposals electronically which are reviewed promptly by domain experts, who work closely with researchers to refine proposals where required. The proposals can be short-term (for a maximum of 3 months) or can be medium-term (from 3 to 24 months). The proposals, which are of duration 2 to 5 years, require collaboration with CeNSE faculty on projects jointly proposed and externally funded. The program also offers similar opportunities to researchers from the industry, on a cost-sharing basis.

Apart from supporting the ‘Research and Innovation Projects’ aimed at academic researchers for executing thesis and research, INUP-i2i shall also support a substantial number of ‘Innovation Projects’ with startup potential. The selection criteria for ‘Research and Innovation Projects’ will continue to be scientific novelty and rigor, whereas the selection criteria for ‘Innovation Projects’ will be translation potential and societal/industrial/strategic relevance. These will be Application-oriented projects - from the Individual Researchers, the Hackathon Winners (comprising GRAND CHALLENGES from different application areas, e.g., strategic, healthcare, agriculture, energy & environment) and the Collaborating Institutes.

B. Mentoring:

1. Startup support: This support is for already incubated startups that need micro/nanofabrication and characterization facilities. INUP-i2i will provide continuous technical support for about three years. During this period, technical training, and help in fabrication, optimization, & characterization of devices/systems will be provided.

2. Collaborating Institutes: With the goal of expanding the nanoelectronics/ semiconductor ecosystem in the country, INUP-i2i includes a new model of institute-to-institute engagement along with the six implementing nano centers functioning as hubs connected to a network of Collaborating Institutes. IISc will identify 7 such partners which will comprise institutes from South zone, along with a few from under-served regions of India e.g., the North-East. The engagement will aim for broad and deep R&D collaboration, possibly resulting in joint publications/ patents.

PROGRAM 2:

Indian Nanoelectronics Users Program (INUP) is a program funded by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India that was initiated in 2019. The program provides basic lecture series training and advanced training (hands-on) to qualified and motivated researchers in the academia at two state-of-the-art facilities, where they may subsequently carry out their research project selected on a competitive basis. Experienced technologists and domain experts assist them, making it possible for aspirants in even remote corners of India to be engaged in very current R&D.

The goals of INUP are:

1. To promote research in the field of Nanoelectronics
2. To provide hands-on-training in Nanoelectronics research to academic investigators from around India
3. To provide access to sophisticated facilities for carrying out research projects of current interest
4. To provide a platform for researchers to benefit from complementary expertise
5. To motivate academics to establish/enhance research programs in their home institutions

For more details, please visit: http://www.inup.cense.iisc.ac.in/

The I-STEM Web Portal is the gateway for users to locate the specific facility(ties) they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest to them or available the soonest.

Through a recent GoI directive, institutions with R&D facilities funded by agencies of the GoI are now required to list them on the I-STEM Portal. Through the I-STEM Portal or the web site of the organization where the desired facility is located, one can make a reservation for using it.

To enable the running and maintenance of the resources, the organization may charge a fee, which depends on whether the user is from the academia, a public institution, or from industry. A panel of Experts will be formed over time to help users make the most informed use of resources available through I-STEM.

Website URL : https://www.istem.gov.in/ 

Hello!

Welcome to PressCeNSE, our quarterly newsletter. You will find that the goal of this publication is to keep our membership informed and involved in the academic and research activities of CeNSE, and other notable achievements. Every issue of the newsletter will be posted on our website and can be downloaded by simply clicking on the link given below.

Industry Affiliate Program

One of the main goals of CeNSE is to translate cutting-edge research and technological innovation into the development of products, services and to help commercialize them successfully. Also, CeNSE foresees long term mutually beneficial relationship with her industrial affiliate members and invites industries to become part of CeNSE life filled with excitement of more than hundred Research scholars/Technologists solving intricate problems to impart disruptive changes in industries/society.

To achieve these goals, CeNSE has Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) to outreach and form close liaison with Industry wherein the program is targeted to bridge the gap between industrial professionals/entrepreneurs and focussed researchers to complement each other for jointly tackling complex problems with cutting-edge research and technologies of nano science and engineering.

Features of Industry Affiliate Member

InCeNSE (Incubator at CeNSE), the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) at The Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is funded by Government of Karnataka to support ideas from entrepreneurs and start-ups (not restricted to IISc alumni) in the area of nanotechnology. It aims to be one-stop shop and platform for translating ideas to products, and offers incubatees an incomparable support to grow their businesses for different applications by providing them with access to state-of-the-art lab and fabrication facilities, supported by experienced technologists, as well as the intellectual domain knowledge of CeNSE faculty.

MISSION:
To be the pioneer in global Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology based incubator ecosystems.
​​​VISION:​
To be launch pad in the domain of deep Nanoelectronics and Nanoscience technologies & systems. ​
VALUE SYSTEM:​
1. To respect Intellectual Properties with discipline and integrity at all times​.​
2. To value and respect individual professionals and expertise​.​
3. To push forward ecosystem support to people with merit in their technology and business.​
4. To value process driven operations and decision making system that ensures entities of merit get all benefits.​

Website URL : http://incubation.cense.iisc.ac.in/

CeNSE Department in joint collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS) Karnataka, “Training Program on Nanotechnology Relevant to Medical Research” for Medical Professionals.

Website URL : http://www.cense.iisc.ac.in/rguhs/

C-DNA is a special training program aimed at researchers from biology or medical background, who are interested to pursue interdisciplinary research in nanobiotechnology. The program is aimed to catalyze research and education in nano-biotechnology across the entire country with a focus on the nanoengineering and nanotechnology aspects of this interdisciplinary field. This program was recommended by the nanobiotechnology task force of DBT and to kick-start the program, we are planning a 2-day workshop bringing in eminent speakers from around the country who are working at the intersection of biological science, clinical & translational research, and nanotechnology.

C-DNA inaugural workshop to be held on 4th and 5th November click here.

Website URL: http://cdna.cense.iisc.ac.in/

Prof. Ramakrishna Rao Chair Associate Professor

The Indian Institute of Science has established the ‘Prof. Ramakrishna Rao Chair’ for an Associate Professor in 2013 with the aim of supporting the exemplary researcher in the field of Nanoscience & Engineering.

About the donor

Apparao V Mallavarapu founded Centum Electronics in 1993. Under his leadership Centum has grown to become one of the largest electronics companies in India. Mr. Mallavarapu received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Daltech University in Canada.

Awardees

2014-2017            Prof. Srinivasan Raghavan                      Centre for Nano Science and Engineering
2017-2020            Prof. Ambarish Ghosh                             Centre for Nano Science and Engineering
2020-2023            Prof. Shankar Kumar Selvaraja              Centre for Nano Science and Engineering