IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE

🌟 Hon'ble Chief Secretary Maharashtra, Srimati Sujata Saunik visits us today! 🌟 Today, we had the honour of welcoming the Hon'ble Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Srimati Sujata Saunik to IIT Bombay Research Park 🏢. During her visit, we discussed on how @IITBombay Research Park can be a driver for achieving this objective of acting as a bridge between industries and academia to create an impact for a better and sustainable India. 🌍 It was truly inspiring to hear her insights on the implementation of sustainable practices at the research park building. She also provided valuable advice on fostering global partnerships. #Innovation #Research #MakeInIndia #SustainableDevelopment #IndustryAcademia #GlobalPartnerships #Sustainability

We are delighted to welcome Rishabh Instruments as the Member Company of ASPIRE-IITB Research Park Foundation! Rishabh Instruments is enthusiastic about collaborating with IIT Bombay on a variety of R&D activities and student-driven initiatives, fostering innovation and creating impactful opportunities. We look forward to a fruitful partnership and the exciting advancements ahead! Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE | Rishabh Instruments Limited Swaroop Ganguly | Kameshwari Mangalampalli | Narendra Goliya Goliya | Hemant Nandedkar | Dinesh Musalekar #ASPIRE #IITBRPF #Innovation #Collaboration #IITBombay #ResearchAndDevelopment #ResearchanInnovation

ASPIRE-IITB Research Park Hosts IIM Mumbai Visitors! On 12th February, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of distinguished participants from the Operational Level Training Program organized by the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai). The program, focused on Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Infrastructure Projects, was held in collaboration with the Infrastructure & Project Monitoring Division (IPMD) of the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. As part of the program, we had the opportunity to showcase the ASPIRE IITB Research Park Building. The visit provided the IIM Mumbai participants with real-time situations and learning opportunities from the project. It also offered valuable insights into project management through practical experience. We’re proud to contribute to the learning journey of these future leaders in infrastructure and project management! Swaroop Ganguly | Kameshwari Mangalampalli | Vivekanand Khanapuri |Ganapathy L MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | GoIStats | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai | IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE #SkillDevelopment #KnowledgeSharing #LearningExperience #IIMMumbai #ProfessionalDevelopment #ASPIRE #IITBResearchPark

We're glad to share that IITB Research Park and our member companies had an incredible experience at PIWOT 2025 on January 18-19! The event was a fantastic platform for innovation, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking research from our vibrant ecosystem. Our member companies exhibited their latest breakthroughs, sparking valuable connections and collaborations. We were honored to have Abhay Karandikar,  Ashank Desai and Sharad Kumar Saraf visit our stall. A big thank you to the organizers and everyone who visited us at the event. Here’s to many more milestones and collaborations ahead! Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | PanIIT Alumni Foundation | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | NeoDocs (YC S21) | NanoSniff Technologies Private Limited igrenEnergi, Inc. | Murata | ideaForge Swaroop Ganguly | Kameshwari Mangalampalli #IITBResearchPark #PIWOT2025 #Innovation #Ecosystem #TechForGood #ResearchAndDevelopment #Collaboration #FutureOfTech

We were honored to welcome Shri. Dr. Sukanta Majumdar to the ASPIRE office during his visit to IIT Bombay on January 6, 2025. His presence made the day truly memorable for all of us! Shireesh Kedare Milind Atrey Swaroop Ganguly Kameshwari Mangalampalli MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE

TechConnect 2024 - 17th-19th December 2024 overview TechConnect 2024 is an annual event organized by the Dean R&D office of IIT Bombay. It serves as a unique platform that brings together students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. The event provides an excellent opportunity for IIT Bombay faculty members and students to showcase their innovations while facilitating meaningful interactions between industry and academia. The Chief Guest, Dr. Samir Kamat, Secretary - DDR&D and Chairman - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), along with Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay inaugurated the event. This year, ASPIRE, the IIT Bombay Research Park, was pleased to collaborate with the Office of the Dean R&D and the Industrial Research & Consultancy Centre (IRCC) in supporting this exceptional initiative. In addition, a new initiative has been introduced this year— the “TechConnect Symposium 2024.” This platform allowed various departments and centers to come together and conduct a half-day workshop for industry professionals. It provided an opportunity to showcase their research work, the technologies developed by these departments and centers, and highlights the new programs and initiatives they have introduced. DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | CMINDS Admin | Department of Energy Science & Engineering, IIT Bombay | IIT Bombay Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH IITB) | Koita Centre for Digital Health - KCDH (IIT Bombay) | Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay Shireesh Kedare | Upendra Bhandarkar | Amber Shrivastava | Himanshu Bahirat | Swaroop Ganguly | Kameshwari Mangalampalli

On 11th December 2024, IIT Bombay had the privilege of hosting senior Army officers from the College Of Defence Management. This visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the defense services and academic innovation. The group visited the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE, which is preparing to house R&D-oriented industries. After an insightful presentation on how IITBRPF serves as a platform for fostering collaboration between industry and academia for its member companies, the officers toured the facilities, which are designed to support interdisciplinary industries. We look forward to future partnerships that will drive innovation with strategic implications for national security and defense. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Ministry of Defence of India | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE | Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay Swaroop Ganguly Kameshwari Mangalampalli #Innovation #DefenceAndTechnology #IITBombay #ASPIRE #SIE #HigherDefenceManagement #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #FutureLeaders

Exciting update from the Indo-German Frontiers of Engineering Symposia (INDOGFOE)! The Indo-German collaboration, supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India (DST) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, continues to thrive as an interdisciplinary platform since 2009. This symposium brings together exceptional, early-career engineers and scientists from India and Germany, fostering cross-border knowledge exchange and building valuable networks across industries, universities, and research institutions. This year, Prof. Swaroop Ganguly, Professor-in-Charge, IITB Research Park Foundation co-chaired the Indo-German symposium on engineering, as part of DST's International Cooperation division. The four day event featured a tour to ASPIRE, the IIT Bombay Research Park. It was an enriching experience interacting with the delegates of INDOGFOE. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Abhay Karandikar Swaroop Ganguly Kameshwari Mangalampalli #INDOGFOE #Innovation #Engineering #Collaboration #InternationalCooperation #Research #IndiaGermanyPartnership #IITB

On December 3rd, we had the privilege of hosting Dai Nippon Printing Pvt. Ltd. (DNP), a global leader in printing technology with an incredible 148-year legacy! A special thanks to NEDO, our esteemed member, for facilitating this meaningful connection. It was a pleasure to engage with delegates from both DNP and NEDO, fostering discussions on innovation and collaboration. The delegates had insightful discussions with the faculty members of IIT Bombay.  We look forward to strengthening our association with DNP and NEDO in the future! DNP Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. | New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE Mr. Tsuyoshi Hotta, Mr. Seiichi Suzuki, Mr. Masafumi Senda, Mr. Genryu Hattori, Mr. A M Siddiqui, Prof. Shobha Shukla, Prof. Sandipkumar Saha, Prof. Lalit Kumar, Prof. Bharatkumar Suthar, Prof. Sharat Chandra, Prof. Sandeep Anand, Prof. Zakir Rather, Prof. Jayesh Bellare, Porf. Swaroop Ganguly, Dr. Wazeem Nishad, Ms.Kameshwari Mangalampalli, Dr. Sneha Ranade, Ms.Tanvi - #collaboration #Innovation #PrintingTechnology #Electronics #Healthcare #DNP #NEDO #ASPIRE #IITBombay #IndustryAcademia #ResearchAndDevelopment #ResearchAndInnovation

We were delighted to host a dynamic group of 20 delegates from the Club de Paris des Directeurs de l'Innovation, including Directors of Innovation, R&D, and Marketing from France's largest companies and prestigious universities. Their visit to IIT Bombay marked a significant moment of collaboration between two global innovation hubs. Together, we explored groundbreaking ideas, shared insights, and fostered valuable connections between France and India’s innovation ecosystems. Sudarshan Kumar Vatsyayan, Swaroop Ganguly, Kameshwari Mangalampalli, Sylvie Borzakian Philippe Maurin Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation-ASPIRE, Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay, Consulate General of France in Mumbai #Innovation #ResearchAndInnovation #R&D #Marketing #GlobalPartnerships #FrenchInnovation #IndiaInnovation #ASPIRE #IITBombay #ClubDeParis #IndustryAcademiaEngagement