Inside IISc Bangalore's Incubation Lab Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore Synopsis Indian Institute of Science Bangalore's (IISc Bangalore) Society for Innovation and Development has turned into a hub of deep science startups, translating innovative ideas into commercial products. Bengaluru | Chennai: Ensconced in the sprawling environs of the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc Bangalore), the Society for Innovation and Development (SID) has incubated over 40 startups since 2014, including five led by women entrepreneurs. These startups are working on a range of innovations—from developing vaccines and innovative medical devices to space technology—all aimed at providing solutions to real-world problems.