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PM Modi to Launch CSIR-NIIST Innovation Hub in Kerala, Boosting Life Sciences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the CSIR-NIIST Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship Hub in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The state-of-the-art facility aims to translate laboratory research into market-ready solutions, with a flagship Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda Research. It will focus on national priority areas including spice incubation, sustainable packaging, and green hydrogen technologies. The hub, located at the Bio-360 Life Sciences Park, is expected to generate skilled employment and strengthen Kerala's position as an innovation center.

Key Points: PM Modi Lays Foundation for CSIR-NIIST Innovation Hub in Thiruvananthapuram

  • Bridge lab research to market
  • Centre for Ayurveda Research (CEAR)
  • Focus on spices, coir, green tech
  • Support startups & farmer incomes
  • Part of CSIR-NIIST's 50-year celebration
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PM Modi to lay foundation stone for CSIR-NIIST Innovation Hub in TVM on Friday

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate CSIR-NIIST's new Innovation Hub in Kerala, focusing on life sciences, Ayurveda research, and deep-tech entrepreneurship.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for CSIR-NIIST Innovation Hub in TVM on Friday
"A major boost to India's life sciences, deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. - Official Announcement"

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday lay the foundation stone for the CSIR-NIIST Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship Hub at the Bio-360 Life Sciences Park, marking a major boost to India's life sciences, deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The state-of-the-art Hub will be established by the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology.

Conceived as a national centre for technology translation and innovation, the facility aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and market-ready solutions, particularly in the life sciences sector.

A flagship component of the Hub will be the Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda Research (CEAR), with a strong focus on scientific validation, quality assurance and global compliance of AYUSH products.

The initiative is expected to address growing international demand for evidence-based traditional medicine and wellness solutions, positioning India as a credible global leader in this space.

The Hub will also focus on national priority areas such as spice incubation, coir and rubber technologies, sustainable and eco-friendly packaging, biomanufacturing, and green hydrogen.

Through collaborations with agencies like the Spices Board, it will promote technology-driven processing, value addition and startup incubation, aimed at improving global competitiveness and enhancing farmer incomes.

Leveraging Kerala's rich natural resource base and strong scientific talent pool, the facility is expected to develop high-value, sustainable technologies aligned with CSIR's national missions, including sustainable packaging and clean energy transition.

Advanced biomanufacturing and industrial biotechnology platforms will support the production of bio-based products, nutraceuticals, biochemicals and functional foods.

Aligned with the Central government's priorities, the Hub is designed to accelerate technology-to-market translation, generate skilled employment, support startups and MSMEs, and promote women's empowerment and inclusive economic growth.

The Government of Kerala has allotted 10 acres at the Bio-360 Life Sciences Park for the expansion of CSIR-NIIST, further strengthening Thiruvananthapuram's emergence as a key life sciences and innovation hub.

The foundation ceremony coincides with the Golden Jubilee of CSIR-NIIST, marking 50 years of contribution to science, technology and national development.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative. Bridging the gap between lab research and the market is exactly what we need. The focus on spices, coir, and rubber is smart—it leverages Kerala's strengths and can really help our farmers get better value. Hope the benefits actually reach the ground level and aren't just on paper.
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Arjun K
While the project sounds promising on paper, I hope the execution is transparent and efficient. We've seen many "hubs" announced with much fanfare that later struggle. The focus on green hydrogen and sustainable tech is the right direction for the future. Fingers crossed!
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Meera T
As someone from Trivandrum, this is very exciting! The city has great potential in life sciences. This hub, along with the existing institutions, can put us on the global map. Hope it leads to more high-quality jobs so our talented youth don't have to move to Bangalore or abroad.
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David E
Interesting read. The integration of traditional Ayurveda with modern scientific research is a unique approach. If done right, it could set a global benchmark for evidence-based traditional medicine. The international demand is definitely there.
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Siddharth J
A fitting way to mark CSIR-NIIST's 50 years. The focus on women's empowerment and inclusive growth mentioned is crucial. True development happens when it benefits everyone. Let's see the detailed plans for skill development and startup support.

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