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Mumbai, February 7, 2025 – PanScience Innovations (PSI) and the Atal Incubation Centre– Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (AIC-BARC) today announced a strategic partnership tobolster India's deep-tech and scientific startup ecosystem. The collaboration, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Anushaktinagar, Mumbai, will bridge thegap between cutting-edge research and successful commercialization, providing a structured pathway for high-potential startups.
The signing ceremony brought together key leaders from both organizations, including Dr.Anshul V Pandey, Founder & Chairman of PanScience Innovations, and Tanisha Singh,Head of Operations at PSI. AIC-BARC representatives Shri Daniel Babu P. (Convener TF),Shri R.K. Jain (TT & CD), and Shri Ravindra Bansal (TT & CD) were also present, and PSI extends its gratitude for their vision and support in establishing this important collaboration.
While India's entrepreneurial landscape is thriving, deep-tech startups face unique hurdles.Long R&D cycles, significant capital requirements, and limited access to specialized infrastructure often hinder their growth. Many promising ventures struggle to translate research breakthroughs into market-ready products and services due to a lack of structured support.
This partnership addresses these challenges head-on. AIC-BARC, with its world-class research facilities and renowned scientific expertise, offers a powerful foundation for deep-techinnovation. PSI complements this by providing the crucial link between research and market success. Through a structured approach to startup identification, validation, and scaling, PSI will empower startups to navigate the complexities of commercialization.
This initiative's impact will extend beyond AIC-BARC's incubatees. By creating a scalable andreplicable model, the partnership aims to catalyze long-term deep-tech growth across India. Startups will benefit from access to not only world-class research facilities but also critical market insights, industry mentorship, and funding opportunities – all essential ingredients fordeep-tech success.
For AIC-BARC, this partnership strengthens its position as a leading innovation hub, further integrating it into India's vibrant startup ecosystem. PSI's network of investors, corporations,and industry leaders will enable AIC-BARC to play a more active role in commercializing research.
This joint effort directly contributes to India's ambition of becoming a global deep-tech powerhouse. By dismantling barriers to infrastructure, funding, and industry collaboration, PSIand AIC-BARC are empowering Indian startups to compete on the global stage and drive technological advancements that benefit both the economy and society.
This partnership embodies a shared vision: to cultivate innovation and drive technological progress that solidifies India's position as a global leader in deep-tech entrepreneurship. By seamlessly integrating research, industry engagement, and market-driven strategies, PSI and AIC-BARC are laying the groundwork for a sustainable and impactful startup ecosystem.