Bengaluru INDIA NANO, held from 3-5 August 2026, concluded as India's premier gathering dedicated to advancing nanoscience and nanotechnology under the theme "Nanotech's Next Frontier: AI & Beyond – Conceive, Converge, Commercialize." The event was inaugurated by Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Organised by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Science & Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), the event brought together researchers, scientists, academicians, industry leaders, policymakers, startups and students from India and across the world. Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2026 explored the convergence of nanotechnology with artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies, while highlighting their transformative applications across semiconductors, healthcare, agriculture, energy and environmental sustainability.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, alongside an eminent lineup of global experts including Prof. Chennupati Jagadish, Dr. Suraj Rengarajan, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao and Dr. B. L. V. Prasad, who delivered insightful plenary addresses on emerging trends and opportunities in nanotechnology. The occasion also witnessed the presentation of the prestigious Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru INDIA NANO Science Award to Dr. B. L. V. Prasad, Director, Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Complementing the conference, the two-day international exhibition showcased cutting-edge nanotechnology innovations, breakthrough products and research from industry, startups, research institutions and academia. The event also featured a host of special programmes including NanoSparX Startup Pitching, the Nanotech Quiz, Nano Innovation Awards, Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowship, Exhibitor Awards, and the Poster – Walkway of Discovery, creating opportunities to celebrate innovation, scientific excellence and emerging talent across the nanotechnology ecosystem.
Adding further depth to the programme, Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, ISRO and Chairperson, Vision Group on Space, Government of Karnataka, delivered a special address highlighting the transformative role of nanotechnology in accelerating scientific discovery, technological advancement and future innovation.
The 14th edition witnessed 3,210 attendees, including 991 delegates, and featured 30 sessions with 67 speakers, 51 exhibitors, 154 scientific posters, and 1,436 business visitors. The event was supported by leading partners including Applied Materials, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Indian Oil (Sprint Ahead 2026), Detroit Engineered Products (DEP), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, ACT Enterprise, together with Global Innovation Alliance partners from Denmark, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
The successful conclusion of the 14th edition reaffirms Bengaluru INDIA NANO as India's premier platform for nanoscience and nanotechnology, advancing research, technology commercialisation, international collaboration, and strengthening Karnataka's position as a global hub for advanced science, deep technology and innovation.
Bengaluru INDIA NANO, held from 3-5 August 2026, concluded as India's premier gathering dedicated to advancing nanoscience and nanotechnology under the theme "Nanotech's Next Frontier: AI & Beyond – Conceive, Converge, Commercialize." The event was inaugurated by Shri D. K. Shivakumar, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Organised by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Science & Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), the event brought together researchers, scientists, academicians, industry leaders, policymakers, startups and students from India and across the world. Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2026 explored the convergence of nanotechnology with artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies, while highlighting their transformative applications across semiconductors, healthcare, agriculture, energy and environmental sustainability.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, alongside an eminent lineup of global experts including Prof. Chennupati Jagadish, Dr. Suraj Rengarajan, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao and Dr. B. L. V. Prasad, who delivered insightful plenary addresses on emerging trends and opportunities in nanotechnology. The occasion also witnessed the presentation of the prestigious Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru INDIA NANO Science Award to Dr. B. L. V. Prasad, Director, Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Complementing the conference, the two-day international exhibition showcased cutting-edge nanotechnology innovations, breakthrough products and research from industry, startups, research institutions and academia. The event also featured a host of special programmes including NanoSparX Startup Pitching, the Nanotech Quiz, Nano Innovation Awards, Karnataka DST Nanoscience Fellowship, Exhibitor Awards, and the Poster – Walkway of Discovery, creating opportunities to celebrate innovation, scientific excellence and emerging talent across the nanotechnology ecosystem.
Adding further depth to the programme, Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, ISRO and Chairperson, Vision Group on Space, Government of Karnataka, delivered a special address highlighting the transformative role of nanotechnology in accelerating scientific discovery, technological advancement and future innovation.
The 14th edition witnessed 3,210 attendees, including 991 delegates, and featured 30 sessions with 67 speakers, 51 exhibitors, 154 scientific posters, and 1,436 business visitors. The event was supported by leading partners including Applied Materials, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Indian Oil (Sprint Ahead 2026), Detroit Engineered Products (DEP), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, ACT Enterprise, together with Global Innovation Alliance partners from Denmark, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
The successful conclusion of the 14th edition reaffirms Bengaluru INDIA NANO as India's premier platform for nanoscience and nanotechnology, advancing research, technology commercialisation, international collaboration, and strengthening Karnataka's position as a global hub for advanced science, deep technology and innovation.
Secretary, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Research School of Physics and Engineering, The Australian National University (ANU), Australia
CTO, Elevated Materials, USA
Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, India
Chief Scientist, Physical/Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), India
Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK
Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, UK
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