Overview

• The YUGM Conclave, India's first strategic innovation summit, will commence on April 29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with an address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The initiative, backed by Rs 1,400 crore in joint funding from the Wadhwani Foundation and government institutions, aims to catalyze private investment and accelerate research commercialization.
• Key projects include Superhubs at IIT Kanpur for AI and Intelligent Systems and IIT Bombay for Biosciences, Biotechnology, and Health research.
• Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centres and partnerships with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) will focus on translating research into market-ready applications.
• The program features high-level roundtables, panel discussions, a Deep Tech Startup Showcase, and networking opportunities to align stakeholders toward India's innovation goals for 2047.