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Nitte University Technology Enabling Centre (DST NU-TEC) is one among the 10 centres established at the national level. DST has provided the support for setting up state-of-art networking equipment and infrastructural facilities to the centre.
DST NUTEC organized a distinguished lecture by Dr M Suresh, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, John Butler, professor of comparative and mucosal immunology from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, USA, in collaboration with the Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research and the Directorate of Research, Nitte University. Dr. Suresh spoke on “Tenets of T Cell Immunity to Respiratory Viral Pathogens”. The distinguished lecture was held on 27 Feb 2025 at the seminar hall at NUCSER at 11.30 Am. This event was organized as a part of the ‘One Health Lecture series’. Dr Anirban Chakraborty, Director NUCSER, delivered the welcome address and Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research & Patents), Nitte DU, introduced the speaker to the gathering. In his lecture, the speaker provided insights into vaccine-induced multifaceted mucosal T-cell immunity with implications for the development of vaccines against respiratory pathogens, including influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2, using a combination adjuvant strategy to elicit CD8 and CD4 T-cell responses. The relation between immune response and protection against infection and disease was also explained. Most often, immune response is measured in terms of antibody titres, but the need to understand T cell response that is important in overcoming intracellular pathogens like viruses was highlighted. The major focus of the lecture was on providing fundamental insights into T-cell-based vaccine-induced protective immunity in the case of respiratory viruses. About 150 participants, including the staff and students of NUCSER, attended the invited lecture.
Last updated: 2025-03-10 04:41:36
EMERGE 2025, a premier startup lifestyle festival, was held from January 31 to February 2, 2025, at Tannirbhavi Beach in Mangaluru, India, as a part of the Mangalore Beach Festival 2025. Organized by Section Infin-8, a venture studio based in Mangaluru, the event aimed to position the city as the "Silicon Beach of India" by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in a unique beachside setting. EMERGE 2025 served as a convergence point for the traditional and digital economies, fostering collaboration and growth. The festival attracted startup founders from across India, particularly from Bengaluru. The serene backdrop of Tannirbhavi Beach provided an ideal environment for creative solutions to emerge, addressing challenges ranging from food security to space exploration. Daytime activities included surfing and sea-swimming coaching sessions, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The evenings were dedicated to vibrant networking sessions, connecting startup founders with startup-enthusiast students from colleges across the coastal region. Dr. Sapna Poti, Director, Strategic Alliance, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India launched Mission Utthan during this event. DST TEC, Nitte University actively participated in this event by setting up a stall that showcased available technologies like chicken jerky, mutton jerky, spray-dried almond milk powder, a blend of whey with different fruit flavours prepared using spray-drying technology and nutraceuticals from fish waste. Technologies like the automatic shoe storage and delivery system, three-axis tool force measurement system, piezo-actuator inchworm drive and a novel design of micro XY stage for micro-milling machines from NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala were displayed at the stall. Poster illustrating insect-repellent formulations using Premna Serratifolia L. developed jointly by KSHEMA Central Research Laboratory (CRL) and the Pharmacy Institute NGSMIPS was displayed. ARJUNA, an Educational Robotics kit and other robotic devices developed by Newrro Robotics, Bangalore and supported by NMIT, Bangalore were also showcased at the DST TEC stall as technologies available for transfer. The local business community and chambers of commerce actively participated, exploring how emerging technologies like AI can transform traditional operations. EMERGE 2025 not only highlighted Mangalore’s potential as a startup destination but also demonstrated how innovation can be harmoniously integrated with community values and social responsibility. EMERGE 2025 provided a great platform for DST TEC to showcase the emerging technologies, and technology in pipeline and also gave ample networking opportunities, for participants to connect, collaborate, and forge partnerships, especially with potential investors.
Last updated: 2025-02-04 11:02:24
DST TEC, in association with the Institutions Innovation Council of Nitte DU, Nitte- GoK-COE Aquamarin, and Section Infin-8, jointly organized a panel discussion on ‘Challenges faced by Startups in Technology Commercialization’ on 13 May 2025 to commemorate National Technology Day. The theme for National Technology Day 2025 was “YANTRA - Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration”. The event took place at the University Auditorium at Paneer Campus at 10.30 AM. Prof Indrani Karunasagar gave the opening remarks and mentioned how National Technology Day came into observance to commemorate the technological advancement achieved on May 11, 1998 with Operation Shakti and how this day serves as a testament to India’s technological achievements and determination to harness science and technology for national development. Prof. Iddya Karunasagar introduced the panelists to the gathering and also moderated the panel discussion. The panelists included Mr. Sumanth Shenoy, M/S Stelna Designs, Mangalore; Mr. Manjunath Bangera, M/S Sitaara, Mangalore; Dr Biju Thomas, Dentronics, Mangalore; and Mr Karthik Attavar, Section Infin-8, Mangalore. The panelists shared an in-depth knowledge of their journey in establishing startups, focusing on the challenges encountered from the inception stage to the present. They focused on the commercialization challenges of startups like funding, compliance with regulatory and technical requirements, and scaling of the startup. While initial funding could come from Startup India, National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI), NIDHI PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups), BIRAC and other sources. It was pointed out that the aspirants of grants should know where to look for grants and make the proposal carefully to fit the requirements of the call for grants. The panelists urged prospective founders to never give up on their business goals, no matter how terrifying the path may appear, and to see setbacks as teaching moments. Scaling up can be at different levels and DST TEC is providing support to Startups to move up the Technology Readiness Level. The participants also sought clarifications on various points discussed. About 150 participants, including staff and students of Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research, Nitte Institute of Communication, and Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, attended this interactive panel discussion.
Last updated: 2025-05-19 04:34:52
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"I am happy to note that DST-Technology Enabling Center of Nitte University is launching a website to communicate with stakeholders. I hope the website will be useful to academia, industry, startups, entrepreneurs and others interested in technologies. I also hope that the website will facilitate academic and industry networking leading to the development of technologies that are useful for the society."
"It is gratifying to know that the DST-Technology Enabling Centre at NUCSER, in spite of COVID-19, is carrying out noteworthy research bringing together technologists, medical and engineering scientists to develop biomedical devices and food processing ventures which is the need of the hour. Congratulations. May God bless you and your team in all your endeavors."
"Institutional networking is the key to create an enabling environment for translational research and technology development. I wish the DST Technology Enabling Centre at the Nitte (Deemed to be University), Paneer campus all the best in their endeavours to bring educational institutions and industries together to facilitate development of innovative solutions that can benefit society at large."
"Nitte (Deemed to be University) is proud to host the DST-Technology Enabling Center that is intended to network with institutions and industries to facilitate translation of research findings to viable technologies. I am confident that the DST NU-TEC at Nitte will strive hard to go beyond the set targets in the activities and communicate effectively with all partners"
"The DST- Technology Enabling Centre has a place of pride among the many innovative centres of excellence established in our university. The DST NU-TEC will be a translational innovation centre for providing solutions that address market requirements. I wish that NU-TEC emerges as a one-stop centre for providing business solutions for the Indian industry by stimulating innovation and effective technology enablement."
"DST NU-TEC facilitates our stride towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. Academia is the prime source for the generation of new knowledge and its conversion to wealth and NU-TEC envisages an effective institutional mechanism for translation of the R&D output of the region into technological wealth. I wish all the very best to the dynamic and enterprising staff members who are taking forward this exciting new venture."
