Shivakumar,under the theme "Nanotech's Next Frontier: AI & Beyond, Conceive, Converge,Commercialize." event is organised by the Department of Science & Technology,Government of Karnataka,the Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR).A felicitation for the man who built India's nano ecosystemBharat Ratna Prof. Rao,FRS,Honorary Chairman of the Vision Group on Nanotechnology, Government of Karnataka,was felicitated for his contributions to science and his pioneering role in advancing nanotechnology in India and beyond.The Prof.
Rao Bengaluru INDIA NANO Science Award was presented to Prof. Prasad, Director of the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS),Bengaluru.Also present were Priyank Kharge, Minister for Home, IT & BT and e-Governance; Rangesh Raghavan,Managing Director, Lam Research India; Rizwan Arshad,MLA, Shivajinagar; Prof. Navakanta Bhat of IISc,who chairs the Vision Group on Nanotechnology; Dr.
Manjula, IAS, Secretary,Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Science & Technology; Prof. Anil Kumar, Chair of the conference organising committee; and Bharath S,IAS,MD,KSTePS.From lab bench to product lineKarnataka's pitch at the event was explicitly commercial."Karnataka has established itself as India's technology capital, and today we are laying foundation for the next era of scientific leadership," Shivakumar said . "The future belongs to those who can translate research into real-world impact.
- Rao Bengaluru INDIA NANO Science Award was presented to Prof.
- Navakanta Bhat of IISc,who chairs the Vision Group on Nanotechnology; Dr.
- Manjula,IAS,Secretary, Department of Electronics,IT,BT and Science & Technology; Prof.
We want Karnataka to lead not only in digital technologies, but also in nanotechnology, advanced materials,semiconductors and deep-tech innovation."Kharge framed it as a convergence play. "The next wave of innovation will be driven by the convergence of AI, nanotechnology, biotechnology and semiconductors. Karnataka is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation because of its strong research institutions, thriving startup ecosystem and progressive policy environment," he said.Dr .
A pre-conference Tutorial Day on 3 August covered Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, AI and Machine Learning for Sciences and Engineering, and Advances in Nano Characterization.Speakers include Prof . Waghmare,Secretary, Department of Science & Technology,Government of India; Prof. Chennupati Jagadish of the Australian National University; Prof .
