Bengaluru: Semiconductor ecosystem in spotlight
The 2026 edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO, Karnataka’s annual international nanotechnology conference and exhibition, commenced with a tribute to Bharat Ratna C.N.R. Rao, highlighting his outstanding contributions to science and his pioneering role in advancing nanoscience research in India. The event underscored the importance of extending science and technology beyond laboratories to underserved communities, with Rao's wife, Indumathi Rao, emphasizing the role of Bengaluru INDIA NANO as a platform for growth and inspiration, particularly in reaching rural India.
Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director of Lam Research India, emphasized India’s growing ambitions in the global semiconductor industry, stressing the importance of building a resilient semiconductor ecosystem that integrates supply chains, advanced engineering, research, and a skilled workforce. The conference also recognized Prasinos Tech Innovations with the Bengaluru INDIA NANO Innovation Award 2026 for their indigenous hydrodynamic-cavitation nanobubble technology, which is advancing water treatment and ecosystem restoration across India.
Additionally, the government announced the 2026 Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowship awardees, supporting outstanding PhD scholars in nanoscience and engineering research.
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