On
“Accelerating Technology Innovation for Inclusive and
Sustainable Growth”
at
Hall No 6, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
NEW DELHI
DSIR
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), with its mandate to carry out activities relating to indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer operates a number of schemes targeted towards promoting industrial research in the country and fostering an enabling innovation environment through industry and institution centric motivational measures and incentives, to channelize benefits of innovation efforts leading to inclusive and sustainable growth. DSIR is organizing this event jointly with NMCC.
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL (NMCC)
NMCC was set up with an endeavor to provide a continuing forum for policy dialogue to energize and sustain the growth of manufacturing industries in India by enhancing their competitiveness. The council is headed by Chairman and comprises of 28 members.
The council plays a pivotal role in evolving sector specific strategies for enhancing the competitiveness of manufacturing sector by creation of common infrastructure & facilities such as testing, quality, design, training institutes, etc. The council also works towards providing a platform for exchange of dialogue between the public & private sectors and labour & academic sectors.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Conference aims to develop a national strategy to ensure that technology innovation becomes a major driver in the process of national growth and development. The event has been structured to discuss policy interventions for strengthening technology innovation capabilities of industry. The event will explore mechanisms for improving the national system for encouraging innovation and will deliberate on ways and means for nurturing inclusive innovation in the country. The event will also provide a platform for high level networking amongst innovators, entrepreneurs, members of industry associations, policy makers and consultants.
The event aims to identify the strengths that can take forward the agenda of inclusive and sustainable growth based on technology innovation and evolve an appropriate strategy.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
It is well recognized that providing an enabling eco-system for innovation would lead to faster and sustainable growth.
The Conference will discuss mechanisms of creating, supporting and strengthening an eco-system for innovation. It will deliberate on measures for nurturing inclusive innovation leading to sustainable development and enhanced growth. The Department provides a number of incentives and support measures, including direct funding to commercial and non-commercial organizations, for undertaking technology innovation based projects. The technical sessions would address important aspects influencing the generation, implementation and acceleration of technology innovation. It is expected the deliberations would result in specific recommendations towards suitable short and long term policy interventions to take forward the national agenda of inclusive and sustainable growth powered by technology innovation.
SPEAKERS
The Conference will have speakers from research and academic institutions apart from industry, policy makers and other eminent personalities who have made significant contribution towards the growth of innovation.
TECHNICAL SESSIONSM
- Creation of New Innovation Frontiers
- Innovation Challenges and Opportunities
- Innovation Trends
- Nurturing Technological Innovation
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
- Industry and Industry Associations
- National Laboratories, Universities and Academic Institutes
- Public & Private Research Institutions
- Consultancy Organizations
- Government Departments
- Funding Agencies including Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists
- Publishers of scientific and technical literature including e-journals
PROGRAMME DATE AND VENUE
Date: 7th November, 2013
Venue: Hall No. 6, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi - 110011
Note: The event is Non-Residential.
FEE
There are no Registration Charges for participation in the Conference. However, those willing to participate are requested to complete the registration form and send the same to the address indicated therein. Entries will be accepted on first-come first-serve basis.
Last Updated: 30/09/2013
