About Society for Innovation and Development (SID) – IISc
Society for Innovation and Development (SID) founded by IISc in 1997 to promote industry-academia collaboration. Domain-agnostic, deep science incubation centre focused on IP-based startups. Portfolio of 30+ startups across AgriTech, BioTech, Space-Tech, CleanTech, Medical Devices, Life Sciences. Past portfolio includes Strand LifeSciences, Mymo Wireless, PathShodh Healthcare, and Bellatrix Aerospace.
Why Society for Innovation and Development (SID) – IISc?
IISc is India's top-ranked research university. 4 business divisions: CoRE Labs (corporate research), STEM Cell (incubation), FUELAB, Ecosystem. Confirmed exits: Strand LifeSciences (genomics), Bellatrix Aerospace (space-tech).
Funding provided
BIRAC SISF grants and equity funding for biotech and deep-science startups. Access to IISc world-class research infrastructure including materials labs and clean rooms.