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BRIDGE–2026

CSIR, CSIR-CMERI, AcSIR and BRIDGE-2026 - Save the Date
 
R&D ·  INDUSTRY  ·  ACADEMIA
BRIDGE–2026
R&D–Industry–Academia Meet
“Building Research–Industry–Academia Dialogue for Growth & Excellence”
Strengthening the R&D ecosystem through collaborative research, technology development & industry partnerships.
10–11 October 2026 CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur West Bengal, India

REGISTER ONLINE  →

Registration Deadline: 05 October 2026   |   Limited Seats
About BRIDGE–2026
 
BRIDGE–2026 is an R&D–Industry–Academia Meet organised by CSIR–Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur, in collaboration with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF).
The meet provides a common platform for R&D, academia, industry and policy stakeholders to exchange ideas, showcase technologies, discuss emerging technologies and build collaborative relationships.
Event at a Glance
 
2
Days
10–11 October 2026
4
Thematic Tracks
Parallel technical sessions
3
Organising Partners
CSIR-CMERI · AcSIR · IIF
1
Common Platform
R&D · Academia · Industry · Policy
Four Thematic Tracks
 
SESSION 1
Metal Casting &
Sustainable Manufacturing
Technologies, research and sustainable approaches for modern manufacturing and metal casting.
SESSION 2
Electric Mobility, Clean Energy & Low GWP Tech.
Emerging technologies supporting clean energy, electric mobility and low-GWP solutions.
SESSION 3
Urban Sanitation Technologies
Technology solutions and research perspectives addressing urban sanitation challenges.
SESSION 4
Waste Management &
Circular Economy
Technologies and collaborative approaches for waste management and circular economy.
Meet Highlights
 
01
Keynote Lectures
Eminent experts sharing perspectives on emerging technologies.
02
Technology Showcase
Poster presentations, technology exhibitions and start-up showcase.
03
Networking
Networking sessions and direct engagement between industry and researchers.
04
B2A / B2R Interactions
Building lasting collaborative relationships across sectors.
05
Technical Dialogue
Invited technical talks, panel discussions and in-depth presentations.
06
Lab & Industry Visit
Day 2 hands-on exposure to CSIR-CMERI facilities and technology demonstrations.
Programme Overview
 
DAY 1
10 October 2026
Parallel Technical Sessions
Keynote Lectures
Eminent experts and invited speakers sharing perspectives on emerging technologies.
Technical Sessions
In-depth presentations across all four thematic tracks.
Poster Presentations
Research and technology presentations from participating institutions.
B2A / B2R Interactions
Direct interaction between industry, academia and researchers.
Technology Exhibitions
Showcasing CSIR-CMERI and partner-institution innovations.
Panel Discussions
R&D, academia, industry and policy stakeholders in dialogue.
DAY 2
11 October 2026
Technology Demonstration & Lab Visits
Tech Demo Showcase
Research scholars presenting ongoing technology demonstration work and findings.
CSIR-CMERI Lab Visit
Hands-on exposure to CSIR-CMERI facilities, technologies and research capabilities.
Industry Engagement
Opportunities to explore collaboration, technology development and partnerships.
Networking
Building lasting collaborative relationships across sectors.
Who Should Attend
 
Manufacturing Industries, MSMEs & Start-ups
Industry participants, technology seekers and emerging ventures.
Municipal Officials, Sanitation & Waste Management
Stakeholders working on urban sanitation and waste-management solutions.
Academic Institutions, Faculty & Research Scholars
Faculty members, students, research scholars and academic institutions.
R&D Bodies, Technology Developers & Policymakers
R&D organisations, technology developers and policy stakeholders.
Organising Committee
 
CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
in collaboration with
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF)
Organised by CSIR–Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur
Registration, Sponsorship & Partnership
 
For registration, sponsorship & partnership enquiries, contact:

bridge2026 [dot] cmeri [at] gmail [dot] com ( )

Registration Deadline: 05 October 2026   |   Limited Seats
Be Part of BRIDGE–2026
Join researchers, academic institutions, industries, start-ups and policymakers at this two-day R&D–Industry–Academia Meet.
10–11 October 2026   |   CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur

REGISTER ONLINE  →

BRIDGE–2026
R&D–Industry–Academia Meet
CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur
10–11 October 2026
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