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Science, Innovation & Technology Initiatives Shaping West Bengal

A snapshot of key programmes, infrastructure, research initiatives, innovation outcomes and strategic collaborations strengthening West Bengal's science and technology ecosystem.

450+

Patent Filings Facilitated

350+

Active R&D Projects

Registered GI Products

50+

R&D / Academic Institutions

R&D Ecosystem & InfrastructureStrengthening InfrastructureBiotechnology, Startups & CommercializationIntellectual Property Leadership & InnovationGI EminenceGeospatial Governance & Climate ResilienceThe Triple-Helix ConvergenceHuman Capital, Talent Search & Healthcare SupportMega Science & Astronomy InfrastructureGlobal & Emerging Tech Collaborations

R&D Ecosystem & Infrastructure

350+ Active R&D projects across 13 scientific domains

Digital research lifecycle management via VigyanSathi portal

17 advanced technologies commercialized via TDAC

Sponsored "lab-to-land" research projects leverage practical technology applications and demonstrations to drive socio-economic development.

Collaborative departmental efforts are driving grassroots initiatives to revive authentic Darjeeling oranges and enhance the durability of Khadi yarn

Subject Areas

Physical Sciences

Chemical Sciences

Mathematical Sciences including Statistics

Engineering Science and Technology

Earth Sciences, including Geoinformatics and Hydrogeology

Biological Sciences including Biotechnology

AYUSH & Medicinal Plants

Applications of Emerging Technologies (AI/ML & Cyber Security)

Physiology and Medical Sciences, including Forensic Sciences

Environmental Sciences, including Climate Change and Disaster Management

Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary Sciences

Information and Communication Science and Technology including Comuter Science

Strengthening Infrastructure

Support to academic & research institutes

50+

Institutions Supported

WBFIST

Scheme

₹4 Cr

Total Funding

Upgraded and strengthened laboratory infrastructure in more than 50 higher education and research institutions (from schools to University level) through WBFIST scheme. Total funding Rs. 4 Cr.

Laboratories

Equipment / Tools

Digital & Computational Facilities

Fabrication Labs

Upgradation & Re-modelling

This scheme provides support for development and upgradation/ re-modelling of existing laboratories, equipment/ tools, digital and computational facilities, fabrication labs etc. in the Physical Sciences and Engineering sector of UG/PG colleges and departments of Universities within the State. This will strengthen the performance of these departments/ institutes to achieve higher standard, attract, retain and develop quality HR and explore emerging technologies and promote innovation.

Biotechnology, Startups & Commercialisation

State-of-the-art 9-storey Kolkata Biotech Park (KBP) in Sector V, Salt Lake, functioning as a premier bio-incubation and startup hub with 11 operational biotech companies

56 dedicated biotechnology laboratories established across educational and research institutes statewide through BOOST scheme

173 post-graduate students trained under internships program through premier research institutes under the RISE program

Upcoming regional Biotech Park at Kalimpong to give emphasis on local resource potential is planned

Intellectual Property Leadership & Innovation

Recipient of Two National IP Awards from DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

450+

Patent filings

150+

Granted patents

1,000+

Patentability assessments

Active IPR Cells

Monthly Idea Clinics

30 Clinics Conducted

75+ Pitches Mentored

8 Technologies Commercialized

Techathon 3.0

Feb 2026

257 Ideas Submitted

28 Teams Shortlisted

Cash Prizes & Incubation Pathways

GI Eminence

3rd

In India

Registered GI products

1,200+

Authorised users

Over 1200 GI authorised users certificates distributed to G.I. product producers

Prominent GI products of West Bengal

Banglar RosogollaGobindobhog RiceJoynagarer MoaSunderban HoneyHimsagar MangoBaluchari SareeShantipur SareeChau MasksBanglar MuslinBanglar PatachitraTangail SareeGarad SareeKorial Saree

Geospatial Governance & Climate Resilience

State Geo-Portal

Centralized open-source portal serving multi-departmental spatial data needs, from waterbody inventories to crop surveillance and forest mapping.

National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE)

Nodal agency for the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE), leading landslide susceptibility mapping and springshed water security initiatives across Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Tribal Atlas

Preparation of a spatial database Tribal Atlas with the Department of Tribal Affairs.

The Triple-Helix Convergence

Uniting Academia, Industry, and Government to accelerate commercialization, technology transfer, and global partnerships.

33rd West Bengal State Science & Technology Congress

16 –17 September 2026

New Town Convention Centre, Kolkata

A flagship program of the Department of Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal. It provides a platform for scientists, researchers, scholars, and academicians to meet, interact and share their novel research findings, exchange new scientific ideas, and innovations in diverse fields of science and technology.

To induce the young talents towards scientific research.

Human Capital, Talent Search & Healthcare Support

Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS)

Over 2,000 students supported over the last 5 years via junior/senior talent searches, Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti, and hands-on biotech training.

6,600+

Students trained

286

institutions

Free Molecular Genetic Testing (GSU with NIBMG)

A total of 10,735 advanced genetic tests were carried out for 9,205 patients across 21 districts of West Bengal and six other states. These tests, valued at more than ₹10.3 crore, were provided free of cost with support of ₹4.33 crore in state funding.

10,735

tests

9,205

patients

districts

State Research Fellowships

Doctoral fellowships and faculty research grants are offered in the names of Bengal’s renowned scientific and cultural figures, with recipients selected through the State Science Congress.

Mega Science & Astronomy Infrastructure

Astro Park at Krishnanagar (Nadia)

A dedicated 2-acre science tourism and astronomy hub is being developed on the Tropic of Cancer at Krishnanagar, Nadia, in collaboration with the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

2 Acres

AREA

₹12 Cr

OUTLAY

Tropic of Cancer

LOCATION ADVANTAGE

Promotion of School Astro Labs & STEM

Planned centres of excellence and Astro Labs in schools will provide students with hands-on exposure to space science, astronomy and emerging technologies through activity-based learning.

Global & Emerging Tech Collaborations

Strategic areas of bilateral cooperation focused on emerging technologies, innovation and future-ready industries.

Indo-Dutch Strategic Collaboration

Med-Tech

Semiconductors & AI

Circular and Bio-economy

Green Hydrogen & Energy Storage

Space Technologies and GIS Applications

Moving Forward Together

Advancing science and innovation to build a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive West Bengal.

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