• ~Bharat Intelligence Summit 2025 to serve as a strategic platform for collaboration between academia, industry, and investment to drive India’s deeptech ambitions.

The IIT Kanpur Alumni Association is proud to announce the Global Capability Centres (GCC) Innovation Summit 2025, to be held on 13–14 September 2025 at the IIT Kanpur.

This landmark Summit is envisioned as a strategic platform for collaboration among academia, industry, investors, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to catalyze innovation, drive co-development of frontier technologies, and accelerate India’s journey as a DeepTech powerhouse.

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.

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.

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.

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. Notable speakers include Padam Shri. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, President, INSA | Ex-Secretary, DST, Govt. of India; Abhishek Singh, DG, NIC & Addl. Secretary, MEITY, Govt. of India; Rajesh Ojha, Partner & GCC Market Segment Leader, PwC; Azam Khan, VP & Head of Commercialization Capabilities, Eli Lilly; and Jinyan Suzuki, CEO at MUFG Global Services.

Jai Shankar Sharma, Chairperson, Startup Master Class (SMC); Rakesh Sharma, President; Prof. Amey Karkare, Secretary; Tarun Bhargava, Vice President; Babita Lohani, Admin Head; along with the Board Members of the IITK Alumni Association, spearhead the event.

IIT Kanpur will be represented by members of its alumni, faculty, and administrative leadership, reaffirming the Institute’s commitment to nurturing innovation and enabling deeptech entrepreneurship through alumni-led, impact-driven initiatives.

About IIT Kanpur:

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centres, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

For more information, please visit www.iitk.ac.in.