15/06/2026
At Bharat Innovates 2026, the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), IISc, signed an MoU with Nothing to strengthen industry connections for deeptech startups incubated at IISc. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Under this collaboration, Nothing will engage with startups incubated within the IISc ecosystem through mentorship, networking opportunities, startup programmes, and exploration of pilot or commercial collaborations. The partnership will also facilitate industry exposure and training initiatives for students and founders, including guest lectures and potential visits to Nothing facilities.
Prof G Rangarajan, Director, said: "IISc has a long history of fostering innovation and impact, alongside fundamental research and higher education. At the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), IISc, we provide a unique incubation environment that nurtures deeptech startups seeking to solve problems with a global outlook. We are delighted to partner with Nothing to foster deeper interactions with industry for our startups, which will benefit enormously from the mentorship, networking, and training opportunities planned under this collaboration."
Organised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Bharat Innovates 2026 is a global platform showcasing India's most promising deep-technology startups to international investors, corporations, research institutions, and policymakers. Held ahead of the G7 Summit, the event highlights India's growing role in shaping the future of innovation and technology on the global stage.