Who We Are
AIC BARC ANUSHAKTI FOUNDATION (AIC ANUSHAKTI) is a premier Deep Technology Incubation Centre of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. AIC ANUSHAKTI is a Section 8 company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. AIC ANUSHAKTI acts as a technology translation arm of TT&CD, BARC.
Operating within one of India’s most advanced scientific ecosystems, AIC ANUSHAKTI is uniquely positioned to translate cutting-edge research into real-world technologies, startups, and industrial solutions.
We serve as a bridge between laboratories, startups, industry, and government, enabling the commercialization of high-impact technologies for national development. Our mandate is to nurture deep-tech innovations emerging from scientific research and convert them into viable products, processes, and services with societal and economic impact.
Vision
To be one among the top five state-of-the-art incubation centres in India in deep technology, facilitating creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship with strong ecosystem support to drive societal impact and economic growth
Mission
Support commercialization of indigenous deep-tech innovations
Enable startups and industries to leverage BARC-developed technologies
Foster collaboration between research institutions, academia, and industry
Build skilled talent and innovation-driven entrepreneurship
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Meet our Team
Shri Martin Mascarenhas
Chairperson & Director
Dr. P. A. Hassan
Director
Shri. Daniel Babu P.
Director and Head - AIC ANUSHAKTI
Shri. Aadesh Suryarao
Chief Executive Officer
Our Foundation
AIC ANUSHAKTI is built on the combined strength of:
BARC's Scientific Excellence
- One of India’s premier multidisciplinary research institutions
- Decades of innovation in nuclear, energy, healthcare, food, and materials
- Proven track record of technology transfer to industry
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
- Driving strategic technologies for national development
- Focus on self-reliance and indigenous innovation
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog - Innovation Ecosystem
- Supporting world-class incubation centres across India
- Enabling entrepreneurship and startup growth
