Green Technology Incubator for Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 22 27
    By

    J. V. Pesha,

  • Golvainbec Jotham,

  • C. K. Thirumalai,

  • Nithish Kumar,

  • M. Sasirekha,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India
  2. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (MVIT), pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
  3. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (MVIT), pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
  4. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (MVIT), pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
  5. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (MVIT), pondicherry University, Puducherry, India

Abstract

The transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy requires innovative approaches to industrial processes, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which is one of the largest contributors to global environmental degradation. This project proposes the creation of a Green Technology Incubator designed to accelerate the development of sustainable manufacturing solutions by nurturing startups and entrepreneurs focused on green technologies. The incubator’s focus will be on promoting circular economy practices, energy-efficient manufacturing processes, waste reduction technologies, and the use of renewable energy in industrial operations. It will offer a range of services, including prototype development, pilot testing, market analysis, and connections to potential investors and strategic partners in the sustainability ecosystem. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as smart manufacturing systems, AI-driven optimization tools, and sustainable material science, the incubator aims to drive transformative changes in manufacturing processes. The overarching goal is to accelerate the adoption of green technologies in the manufacturing sector, reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing economic competitiveness and driving sustainable industrialization. This initiative aligns with global sustainability goals, particularly SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and offers a scalable model for fostering sustainable industrialization that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship. The incubator will serve as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and environmental responsibility, helping pave the way toward a more sustainable and resilient manufacturing future. Green technology incubators have emerged to assist innovative manufacturing solutions because of growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainability. Startups and businesses that create eco-friendly goods, procedures, and technology are greatly aided by these incubators. The importance of green technology incubators, their influence on environmentally friendly production, and their contribution to the advancement of international sustainability initiatives are all examined in this article.

Keywords: Green technology, SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), Smart manufacturing, Incubator, environmental degradation

[This article belongs to Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
J. V. Pesha, Golvainbec Jotham, C. K. Thirumalai, Nithish Kumar, M. Sasirekha. Green Technology Incubator for Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(01):22-27.
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J. V. Pesha, Golvainbec Jotham, C. K. Thirumalai, Nithish Kumar, M. Sasirekha. Green Technology Incubator for Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(01):22-27. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonet/article=2025/view=202630


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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 04/02/2025
Accepted 25/02/2025
Published 05/03/2025
Publication Time 29 Days
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