**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes the Department of Science & Technology's (DST) initiatives to promote high-end science and technology-based entrepreneurship. It outlines the National Quantum Mission (NQM), the National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI), and the establishment of Technical Research Centres (TRCs) to translate research into economic and societal benefits. The financial outlay for NQM is ₹6003.65 crore over eight years.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Quantum Mission (NQM):**
* Launched with a total outlay of ₹6003.65 crore over eight years.
* Aims to position India as a global leader in quantum technologies.
* Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) established in FY 2024-25:
* IISc, Bengaluru for Quantum Computing
* IIT Madras in association with C-DOT, New Delhi for Quantum Communication
* IIT Bombay for Quantum Sensing & Metrology
* IIT Delhi for Quantum Materials & Devices
* Supported seven quantum technology entrepreneurial startups in Karnataka, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
* **National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS):**
* 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) established in academic institutions.
* Each TIH has a specific technology vertical aligned with national priorities, including:
* Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
* Robotics and Autonomous Systems
* Cyber Security
* Data Analytics and Predictive Technologies
* Intelligent Collaborative Systems
* Agriculture and Water Technologies
* Mining Technologies
* Advanced Communication Systems
* Quantum Technologies
* FinTech
* Bio-CPS
* Human-Computer Interaction
* Computer Vision
* Autonomous Navigation
* Sensors and Networking
* **NIDHI Program:**
* 190 Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) supported across 27 States/UTs.
* NIDHI-PRAYAS: Supported ~2250 innovators for proof of concept and prototype development.
* NIDHI-EIR: Supported over 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs pursuing science & technology-based entrepreneurship.
* **Inclusive-TBI (i-TBI) Program:**
* Focuses on strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
* Emphasizes inclusiveness in terms of geographies, gender, and persons with special abilities.
* **Technical Research Centres (TRCs):**
* Established in Autonomous Institutions to translate research into products and processes.
* Locations and broad areas of research include:
* SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram: Medical device technologies.
* ARCI, Hyderabad: Alternative Energy Materials & Systems.
* JNCASR, Bengaluru: Nanotechnology, Materials Science.
* SNBNCBS, Kolkata: Materials Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Biomedical Science.
* IACS, Kolkata: Nanomaterials, quantum materials, functional polymers and other organic molecules and systems.
**Impact Analysis**
**Entrepreneurs and Innovators:**
* **Impact:** Increased access to funding, infrastructure, and mentorship to develop and commercialize their innovations.
* **Action Required:** Engage with TBIs, TIHs, and apply for NIDHI programs to access resources.
**Academic Institutions:**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to host TIHs and TRCs, enhancing research translation and entrepreneurship support.
* **Action Required:** Establish or strengthen ties with DST and other funding agencies, align research with national priorities.
**State/UT Governments:**
* **Impact:** Enhanced economic development through increased entrepreneurship and technology adoption.
* **Action Required:** Support the establishment and growth of TBIs and innovation ecosystems in their respective regions.
**General Public:**
* **Impact:** Societal benefits through the development of new products, processes, and technologies.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of new technologies and opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Science & Technology (DST): The primary department promoting high-end science and technology-based entrepreneurship through various initiatives.
National Quantum Mission (NQM): A mission to position India as a global leader in quantum technologies.
National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI): A national initiative to support technology-based entrepreneurs.
National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS): A mission focused on interdisciplinary cyber-physical systems.
Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs): Hubs established in academic institutions to support entrepreneurs in high-tech domains.
Ministry of Science & Technology
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROMOTION OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has promoted high-end science and technology-based
entrepreneurs through multiple national initiatives, including the National Quantum Mission (NQM),
National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), National Initiative for
Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI).
The Government has launched the National Quantum Mission (NQM) with a total outlay of ₹6003.65
crore over eight years to position India as a global leader in quantum technologies. During FY 2024–25,
four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established to support high end entrepreneurship. The T-Hubs
are at:
i. IISc, Bengaluru for Quantum Computing;
ii. IIT Madras in association with C-DOT, New Delhi for Quantum Communication;
iii. IIT Bombay for Quantum Sensing & Metrology; and
iv. IIT Delhi for Quantum Materials & Devices.
Seven (07) quantum technology entrepreneurial startups have been supported under
NQM in the states of Karnataka, Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
Under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) of the Department
of Science & Technology (DST), 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) have been established in
reputed academic institutions and are supporting entrepreneurs in high-tech domains across the country.
Each TIH has been assigned a specific technology vertical, aligned with national priorities. These TIHs
cover a wide spectrum of advanced and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Predictive
Technologies, Intelligent Collaborative Systems, Agriculture and Water Technologies, Mining
Technologies, Advanced Communication Systems, Quantum Technologies, FinTech, Bio-CPS, Human–
Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Autonomous Navigation, Sensors and Networking, among
others.
DST has supported 190 Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) across 27 States/UTs, which collectively
nurture technology-based entrepreneurs. Under NIDHI-PRAYAS program, around 2250 innovators have
been supported for the proof of concept and prototype development. Under NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneurs-
in- Residence) program, support has been provided for an aspiring or budding entrepreneur for pursuing
science & technology-based entrepreneurship. Over 1,000 entrepreneurs have been supported under this
program. The state-wise number of NIDHI-EIR and NIDHI- PRAYAS beneficiaries are placed at
Annexure-I.DST has been extending S&T-based innovation support with special focus on backward, aspirational,
and underserved regions. The Inclusive-TBI (i-TBI) program of DST aims to strengthen the culture of
innovation and entrepreneurship largely in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with a focus on inclusiveness in terms
of geographies, gender, persons with special abilities, etc.
Details of the locations where i-TBIs have been established is placed at Annexure-II:
The Technical Research Centres (TRCs) have been established in Autonomous Institutions of
Department of Science and Technology (DST) to achieve translation of research into products and
processes for greater economic and societal benefits.
The details of TRCs established by DST is given below:
Sl. Location of TRC Broad Areas of Translational Research
No.
1 Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical device technologies in five
Medical Sciences and Technology identified segments, viz.
(SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram Cardiovascular, Neuroprosthetics, Hard
Tissue Devices, Biological &
Combinational Products and In Vitro
Diagnostics
2 International Advanced Research Alternative Energy Materials &
Centre for Powder Metallurgy and Systems
New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad
3 Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Nanotechnology, Materials Science
Advanced Scientific Research
(JNCASR), Bengaluru;
4 S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Materials Science, Nanoscience,
Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata
Nanotechnology, and Biomedical
Science
5 Indian Association for the Cultivation Nanomaterials, quantum materials,
of Science (IACS), Kolkata functional polymers and other organic
molecules and systems
There is no proposal pending with the government for establishment of any new TRC.
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Annexure-1 The state-wise number of NIDHI-EIR Fellows and NIDHI- PRAYASEESs
S. No. Name of the State Number of EIRs Number of PRAYASEESs
1. Andhra Pradesh 9 69
2. Arunachal Pradesh 1 -
3. Assam 22 18
4. Bihar 21 27
5. Chandigarh - 2
6. Chhattisgarh 11 7
7. Gujarat 66 155
8. Goa - 7
9. Delhi - 79
10. Haryana 9 36
11. Himachal Pradesh 10 15
12. Jammu and Kashmir 7 13
13. Jharkhand 6 12
14. Karnataka 143 381
15. Kerala 57 221
16. Madhya Pradesh 24 30
17. Maharashtra 195 312
18. Manipur 2 2
19. Mizoram 2 -20. Odisha 67 89
21. Puducherry - 2
22. Punjab 18 12
23. Rajasthan 40 56
24. Tamil Nadu 129 381
25. Telangana 41 135
26. Tripura 4 -
27. Uttar Pradesh 87 130
28. Uttarakhand 5 26
29. West Bengal 35 31
Total 1011 2254
Annexure-II
Details of the locations where iTBIs have been established
S.No. State Name of the city
1 Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Vadlamudi Village
2 Asam Silchar, Guwahati
3 Bihar Patna
4 Chhattisgarh Bilaspur, Kargi Road, Kota, Bilaspur Bhilai
5 Delhi Delhi
6 Gujarat Rajkot
7 Himachal Pradesh Hamirpur, Solan8 Jammu and Srinagar, Jammu, Awantipora
Kashmir
9 Karnataka Vijayapura, Tumakuru, Bidar, Mysore
10 Kerala Kottayam
11 Madhya Pradesh Indore, Chhindwara, Indore
12 Maharashtra Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati
13 Odisha Cuttack, Baniatangi, Khurda, Odisha
14 Punjab Ludhiana, Bathinda
15 Rajasthan Bhilwara, Kishangarh
16 Tamil Nadu Salem, Kovilpatti, Coimbatore
17 Tripura Agartala
18 Uttar Pradesh Amethi, Kanpur, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Aligarh,
Prayagraj
19 Uttarakhand Dehradun
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