BeST Cluster

BeST Cluster is an ecosystem initiative by the Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI to catalyse the interactions b/w science & society for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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🚨 WORKSHOP ALERT!

Join us for a workshop on Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) in Healthcare.

📅 12 Nov 2026
⏰ 1:30 – 5:00 PM IST
📍 @IIM_Bangalore
⏳ Register by 6 Nov 2026
💰 ₹500 per participant
🔗 https://t.co/FutjyNvR5X

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♻️ 12 startups, 3 focus areas, one journey toward circular innovation!

The Circular Innovation Incubation Program entry bootcamp kicked off at @nsrcel, marked by the signing of an MoU by @BeSTCluster & @nsrcel alongside grant pitches and leadership interactions.

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The @BeSTCluster had an exploratory meeting with Dr. Pintoo Ganguly and Mr. Santhosh Kumar from Rotary Bangalore Koramangala to discuss potential collaborations in women in STEM and other social impact initiatives, including rabies mitigation & dengue prevention.

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The @BeSTCluster, had a productive discussion with the India Rising Foundation (@indrising_found) team to explore strategic collaboration opportunities and drive joint initiatives in #science, #technology, and #innovation.

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Exploring career paths in life sciences beyond higher studies!🔬✨

Under #BioWISE, @BeSTCluster organized a career session with Dr.@SmitaJainIISc, who shared insights on science communication, industry R&D, bioinformatics, & entrepreneurship.

Inspiring students!

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The 8th UK-India Science & Innovation Council met in New Delhi! Highlighted the UK-India Technology Translation Partnership to connect UK Catapults with India's S&T Clusters to support tech development, validation, industry collaboration,pilots & commercialisation

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Follow the @BeSTCluster, @iiscbangalore channel on @WhatsApp: https://t.co/Xhr0RQbqS2

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As part of #BioWISE, we hosted an online Intellectual Property Rights (#IPR) session by Mr. Shivakumar R., Founder & MD, Shiv & Attorneys, on Oct 16, 2026 to help our students understand how to protect & translate research into impact!

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Bengaluru generates 12,000T of e-waste/yr—3rd in India. On Oct 14, 2026, International E-Waste Day, CEIC-Bengaluru launched Apartment E-waste Circular Impact Project with @BAFBLR, @BeSTCluster, & other partners!♻️

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CHARAKA CoE and @BeSTCluster hosted a Workshop on 'Bioethics & Biosafety' on Oct 13, 2026 at St. John's Medical College! Gratitude to key speakers & participants for the engaging sessions.

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The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, chaired the Fourth All S&T Clusters’ Meet at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on 9 October 2026. The Meet was hosted by the PU-IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations Foundation (PI-RAHI). He was joined by Dr (Mrs) Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary and Dr Vishal Choudhary, Scientist 'F', Office of the PSA.

Prof. Sood highlighted the progress of the S&T Cluster initiative, with six of eight Clusters advancing to Phase 2.0 and evolving into “National Technology Accelerators” to address industrial and societal needs. He also noted international collaborations with India-Australia Smart Farm Network and the UK Catapult Network, and urged all eight Clusters to adopt gamification of STEM subjects, inspired by the Pune City S&T Cluster’s Gamification of Chemistry initiative.

Dr. Maini in her opening remarks, highlighted the sustained growth of S&T Clusters and showcased solutions emerging from inter-Cluster collaboration, including D-PoC, SynPharma, https://t.co/bPLPeoH3eJ, E-Yantram and i-Passport. She emphasised building a connected national Cluster network through linkages with RuTAG, RSVCs, I-STEM and DPIIT initiatives. Appreciating BCKIC’s work on marine litter, she stressed aligning Cluster activities with Swachhata and environmental sustainability. She urged participants to explore opportunities to “Replicate, Scale and Collaborate” to strengthen industry and international partnerships.

The two-day Meet featured the launch of an Automatic Weather Station, EV charging and battery-swapping stations, the Phycotree Report and Kalaanubhav portal, alongside showcases of SPARKS 2.0, IGNITE 2.0, GINI 2.0 and STI Ecosystem Reports. Key highlights included an MoU signing, the UK Catapults–S&T Clusters collaboration announcement, a traditional crafts exhibition, stakeholder consultations and deliberations by all eight Clusters. On the second day, Prof. Sood inaugurated a Digital Podiatric Clinic at Panjab University Health Centre and announced the 2nd International Conference on S&T Clusters, advancing technology deployment, partnerships and indigenous innovation.

Read the full PIB here: https://t.co/Elz9KLTg8s

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.@BeSTCluster is Outreach Partner for @CEEWIndia’s Green Ecosystem Transformation (GET) Awards, recognising individuals, startups & collaborations scaling climate solutions.

🏆 Apply/nominate by 6 Nov: https://t.co/gSQzDvwv8m

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Join CHARAKA (@ITBTGoK Dept's CoE) & @BeSTCluster for a workshop on research ethics & biosafety in healthcare.

📅13 Oct 2026
⏰1:30–5:30 PM
📍CG Auditorium, St. John's medical college (@StJohns_Blr)
🔗https://t.co/EZzSqVEU56
💰₹500
📌by 8 Oct 2026

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✨ Industry-Institute Conclave 2026: “From Know-How to Show-How” ✨

@iiscbangalore hosted a conclave uniting faculty, #startups, #industry & investors to turn strong lab science into deployable solutions.

114 licensable IPs/prototypes & 25 startups showcased!

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Explore Bioethics & Biosafety on 13 Oct, 2026!

Join CHARAKA (@ITBTGoK Dept's CoE) & @BeSTCluster for a workshop on research ethics & biosafety in healthcare.

📍 #Bengaluru
⏰ 1:30–5:30 PM
📅 Registration Last Date: 8 Oct, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/EZzSqVEU56

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Phase 2 of the Yellow Line Metro Survey was completed (Sept 1–4, 2026) at @Biocon_FDN & Biocon Park by Isaac Centre for Public Health (@iiscbangalore), Dept of Civil Eng (@iiscbangalore), @BeSTCluster & @Biocon_FDN, studying transit's impact on health & well-being

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Inspiring BioWISE mentoring session! 🌟

Thanks to Mr. Chella Pandian Pitchai (AVP & Global Head - DEI, L&D & Sustainability) for empowering our UG & PG interns in the 2nd Next Best Version session, and Ms. Jelena George for her great support!

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Dr. Shwetmala Kashyap of @BeSTCluster was honored to be the Chief Guest & Resource Person at @jssstuniv on 'International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste', engaging in a great discussion on food waste, upcycling & circular solutions with students & faculty.

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🌐 World Rabies Day 2026

@BeSTCluster & partners hosted "World Rabies Day 2026" on Sept 28 at @iiscbangalore, launching the City-Wide #Rabies Elimination Program (#Bengaluru Model for #OneHealth Action).

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.@BeSTCluster & CHARAKA CoE hosted a Workshop on 'Intellectual Property Rights for Medical Professionals' on 24 September 2026 at @iisbengaluru. Thank you to our esteemed speakers & participants for making it a success!

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