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IISc’s FSID Appoints CEO, Strengthens Research and Innovation Focus
The Indian Institute of Science has changed how its research foundation is led.
Omprakash Subbarao is now the foundation’s chief executive officer.
He will manage its daily work and relationships outside the organisation.
Professor Suryasarthy Bose will supervise the foundation for IISc.
The foundation helps turn scientific ideas into useful technologies.
It also supports new technology companies through incubation.
Its Innovation Hub gives companies and startups laboratories and workspaces.
These projects let students and researchers work on real-world technology challenges.
Omprakash Subbarao has been appointed CEO of the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development.
Subbarao will oversee FSID’s operations and external engagements under the new leadership structure.
Professor Suryasarthy Bose will provide institutional oversight and link FSID with the Indian Institute of Science.
FSID focuses on innovation and incubation to turn research into applications and support technology startups.
Its Innovation Hub connects researchers, companies and startups, with facilities used by BEML, Toyo Ink and Schaeffler.
- Who
- The Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, Omprakash Subbarao and Professor Suryasarthy Bose.
- What
- FSID announced a new leadership structure and appointed Subbarao as CEO.
- Where
- At the Indian Institute of Science and its Innovation Hub.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date.
- Why
- To strengthen research, innovation and technology-based entrepreneurship, and connect scientific research with practical applications.
Key facts
- Organisation
- Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science
- New CEO
- Omprakash Subbarao
- Institutional oversight
- Professor Suryasarthy Bose, Professor-in-Charge
- Core areas
- Innovation and incubation
- Innovation facility
- Innovation Hub (iHUB)
- Industry participants
- BEML, Toyo Ink and Schaeffler
- CEO background
- Subbarao previously served as CEO of CORE Labs at FSID
Sources
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