On 12 February, Toyo Ink India, a member of Japan’s Artience Group, announced the inauguration of Artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India (aTIC-India) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
This marks Artience Group’s first research centre outside Japan and a milestone in strengthening India’s role in advanced research, manufacturing, and sustainable innovation.
Designed as a best-in-class research and co-creation centre, aTIC-India will focus on deep, molecular-level research to develop next-generation, sustainable, and high-performance materials. The centre will support industrial applications across infrastructure, communication, healthcare, energy, and advanced electronics.
Located on the IISc campus and established in collaboration with IISc Bengaluru, aTIC-India is the outcome of a shared vision that began in 2021.
Speaking at the inauguration, Satoru Takashima, CEO, Artience Group, said, “The inauguration of aTIC-India marks a proud and historic milestone for Artience Group. It reflects our commitment to excellence, purposeful innovation, and long-term collaboration, rooted in quality, sustainability, and real-world relevance.”
In addition, Toyo Ink India acknowledged the contribution of IISc professors and researchers, whose scientific expertise and guidance have been foundational to the establishment of aTIC-India. The company also expressed appreciation to its brand owners and industry partners for their continued trust and collaboration, encouraging them to actively engage with aTIC-India by bringing real problem statements and their unmet needs for joint development.
The centre is envisioned as a platform for co-creation, bringing together academia and industry to address real-world challenges through advanced materials research.