The second Indian Fisheries Students Innovation & Startup Conference – 2026 (IFSISC’2026) was organized by Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) on 03.03.2026 at AMMA Auditorium, TANUVAS, Madhavaram Milk Colony,
Chennai. Dr. N. Felix, Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp and delivered the presidential address and highlighted that IFSISC-26 is a vibrant platform where ideas create practical solutions for problems of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. He said that technology and knowledge are changing rapidly and there is a need for world-class skills and innovations; young minds need to be adaptive thinkers and open to new possibilities. Further he insisted to reduce the excessive screen time as it distract concentration. Dr. S. Balasundari, Convener of the program delivered the welcome address. Mr. C.N. Premkumar, Vice President, Startup Tamil Nadu Centre, delivered the felicitation address. Prof. Baskaran Manimaran, Former Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, spoke about the role of entrepreneurship in the progress of the country.
The startup ideas of the students of Fisheries Science were displayed in poster and prototypes. A total of 249 innovative ideas were received from students across various constituent units of TNJFU and were categorized into eight thematic areas. Following screening process, 65 innovative ideas were shortlisted for presentation. Dr. N. Subbaiyan, Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Visited the poster and prototype exhibits, interacted with the students about their innovative concepts. He presented startup grant awards to the selected students and mentors. One best idea from each themetic areas were selected and best startup grant awards were distributed to 8 student groups. The
overall excellence innovation award was received by Thoothukudi student Mr. Najeeb Nisar and Mentor Dr. A. Uma. At the end of the program, Dr. T. Anand delivered the vote of thanks. The event focused on eight thematic areas, namely sustainable
aquaculture technologies; seafood processing innovations; advances in genetics and biotechnology management; innovative solutions for fisheries resources and environmental management; fishing technology innovations; market dynamics in
isheries; entrepreneurship and startup innovations. The TNJFU faculty, scientists, Industry experts and around 400 students have actively participated in the event.
