The Centre of Research Excellence for National Security (CRENS) at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus is one to watch out for.
The centre is fostering innovation by supporting start-ups and encouraging the development of new technologies in defence and related fields and this is just one among the many agendas it has chalked out for itself.
Its first and foremost aim is to develop indigenous technology development crucial for national security.
What are the phases and timelines it is looking at to do the same?
Let's find out...
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Establish CRENS, build infrastructure, form an Advisory Board, and consolidate ongoing national security-related research projects.
Timeline: Immediate/Short-term
Initiate partnerships with stakeholders, identify collaborative research projects, and launch initial certification courses.
Timeline: Mid-term
Expand partnerships, increase the number of research projects, and scale up training programmes.
Timeline: Mid-to-Long term
Foster start-ups, secure additional funding, and continuously refine CRENS activities based on feedback.
Timeline: Long-term/Ongoing