Deep‑Tech Vision for Bengaluru Unveiled at Nano 2026 Conference

During the launch of the International Nano‑Technology Conference and Exhibition, D.K. Shivakumar recalled the historic 1893 meeting between industrialist Jamsetji Tata and Swami Vivekananda aboard a ship to the United States, a dialogue that eventually led to the creation of the Indian Institute of Science. He linked that legacy to today’s ambition: to build an ecosystem where scientific ideas travel swiftly from laboratory to industry and from research papers to marketable products. The chief minister stressed that targeted drug delivery, precision agriculture, smart water management and AI‑driven manufacturing are immediate opportunities for Bengaluru’s deep‑tech sector. He concluded by honoring the lifelong contributions of Professor C.N.R. Rao, whose vision continues to inspire future generations of researchers.