Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune inaugurated a dedicated Incubation Center for Startups in Weather and Climate on May 15, 2026, and also hosted the Weather and Climate Innovation Meet for Startups and Entrepreneurs (WISE-2026). The initiative was launched under the Ministry of Earth Sciences to encourage innovation and private sector participation in meteorological and climate services. The incubation centre operates as a major component of the National Enterprise for Atmospheric Technology (NEAT) initiative. The event witnessed participation from hundreds of attendees, including startup founders and experts from institutions such as IMD, NCMRWF, NCPOR, ICRISAT, IISER Pune, and several IITs to advance climate-tech innovation in India.