From the lab to global markets: INCeNSE startups showcase India's innovation prowess

Two startups incubated at INCeNSE, the in-house deep-tech incubator at CeNSE, IISc, made a strong impact at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, showcasing India's cutting-edge innovations on the global stage.

ABX3 PV attracted significant international interest for its perovskite solar cell technology and signed two landmark MoUs with leading European partners to accelerate manufacturing, improve device stability, and expand global collaboration. The team also had the opportunity to showcase its technology to Hon'ble Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood.

AGNIT Semiconductors highlighted the growing global demand for indigenous GaN technology, engaging with international customers, investors, and defence stakeholders while receiving recognition during the Lab to Fab panel for successfully translating deep research into commercial deployment. The startup also hosted Shri Prakash Rajpurohit, IAS, Joint Secretary (Defence Industries Promotion), Ministry of Defence, at its booth, underscoring the strategic importance of its technology.

The success of both startups reflects the strength of India's deep-tech ecosystem and the growing global recognition of innovations emerging from CeNSE and INCeNSE. We congratulate the teams on representing Indian science, engineering, and entrepreneurship with distinction, and wish them continued success as they build impactful global partnerships.

Celebrating Innovation: Manoj Singh Honoured with the First Prof. M. M. Nayak Award

Instituted this year by CeNSE, Prof. M. M. Nayak award recognizes excellence, innovation, and significant contributions to the advancement of science, technology, and engineering, while celebrating individuals whose work has created a meaningful impact on India's semiconductor and deep-tech ecosystem.

The award honours the legacy of Prof. M. M. Nayak, a distinguished former ISRO scientist who, together with Prof. K. N. Bhat, played a pivotal role in helping CeNSE translate 'Science to Systems to Society'. Their collaboration led to the development and commercialization of the very first product from CeNSE- an achievement that continues to inspire innovation-driven research today.

Mr. Manoj Singh (MTech Batch of 2020, advised by Prof. Sushobhan Avasthi) received the award for his outstanding work in developing pyroelectric sensors for mid-infrared detection, particularly for fire-sensing applications. His technology has already attracted prototype orders from DRDO, highlighting its strong potential for real-world impact.

The award was presented by Mr. Rajiv Menon, i2n Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a strong advocate for innovation, technology development, and industry-academia collaboration, whose contributions have significantly strengthened India's semiconductor ecosystem.

CeNSE finishes as Runner-Up at Spectrum 2026

CeNSE delivered an outstanding performance at Spectrum 2026, the annual department-wise sports competition at IISc, securing the Runner-Up position with an impressive 6,280 points.

The achievement reflects the collective effort, determination, and team spirit of CeNSE's students, faculty, and postdoctoral researchers, who excelled across a wide range of sporting events throughout the tournament.

CeNSE emerged victorious in several competitions, including Volleyball, Handball, Football, Athletics, and Powerlifting, along with strong performances in many other events, demonstrating excellence beyond the laboratory.

This remarkable accomplishment is a celebration of the vibrant and collaborative culture at CeNSE, where teamwork, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence extend from research and innovation to sports and recreation.

Congratulations to the entire CeNSE community on this outstanding achievement!

CeNSE Alumnus Dr. Chandantaru Dey Modak Joins IISER Bhopal as Faculty

CeNSE is delighted to congratulate Dr. Chandantaru Dey Modak, a PhD alumnus of the CeNSE on joining the Department of Chemical Engineering at IISER Bhopal as a faculty member.

Dr. Modak completed his doctoral research at CeNSE under the guidance of Prof. Prosenjit Sen. His appointment marks a significant milestone in his academic career and reflects his dedication to excellence in research and teaching.

The CeNSE community is proud to see its alumni making meaningful contributions to academia and advancing engineering education and scientific research. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Modak and wish him continued success in this exciting new chapter of his career.