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Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development

Bangalorefsid-iisc.in

Overview

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development is a non-profit deep-tech incubator and accelerator promoted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) that provides startups with access to research, funding, and product development support.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AkashalabdhiSep 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Apratima BiosolutionsMay 2025SeedCo-investor
NovacretMay 2025GrantCo-investor
NovacretMar 2025AcceleratorLead
MushloopApr 2024AcceleratorLead

Key People

Deval Karia

Co-Principal Investigator

Naresh Koya

Principal Project Associate

Thulasi Raman K H

Principal Research Scientist

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBangalore
Year Founded2020

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