This initiative aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing technological self-reliance, innovation-led entrepreneurship, and the development of India’s intellectual capital.
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To catalyze innovation, drive co-development of frontier technologies, and accelerate India’s journey as a DeepTech powerhouse, the Global Capability Centres (GCC) Innovation Summit 2025 will take place on September 13–14 at IIT Kanpur. The Summit is envisioned as a strategic platform for collaboration among academia, industry, investors, and Global Capability Centres.
As GCCs evolve from cost-efficient delivery hubs to innovation-driven global centers, the Summit will provide a curated environment for policy dialogues with government and industry leaders to shape India’s DeepTech future, high-impact Panels & Discussions on frontier technologies, ESG goals, and R&D models.
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This initiative aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing technological self-reliance, innovation-led entrepreneurship, and the development of India’s intellectual capital. By bridging academia, industry, and capital, the Summit aims to contribute meaningfully to India’s deeptech ambitions.
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The GCC Innovation Summit 2025 represents a pivotal step in IIT Kanpur’s alumni-led mission to foster collaboration, accelerate DeepTech entrepreneurship, and position India at the forefront of global innovation. By bridging academia, industry, and investment, the Summit seeks to deliver tangible outcomes for India’s innovation economy and reaffirm IIT Kanpur’s commitment to nation-building through technology.
According to a statement of IIT-K here on Tuesday, the 2-day-long event will feature high-impact sessions including policy discussions, industry-specific panels on frontier technologies, ESG implementation, and R&D models, alongside interactive demos, emerging tech showcases, and academic-industry expositions. Curated networking lounges and pitch competitions will further create meaningful engagement opportunities between GCCs, startups, and investors. Dedicated spaces like the Sustainability Innovation Pavilion and AI & Quantum Research Showcase will spotlight cutting-edge solutions.
The Summit will host a distinguished lineup of speakers from leading Global Capability Centers, technology firms, academia, and public institutions.
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