PM Modi Inaugurates ESTIC 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 on October 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The three-day national summit takes place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, running through October 29, 2026.

The conclave brings together leading scientists, oceanographers, research scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, deep-tech entrepreneurs, and international experts to align India's scientific capabilities with national developmental priorities.

Key Policy & Institutional Frameworks to Remember:

1. Lab-to-Market Transition: The strategic process of commercializing laboratory research into scalable industrial products. ESTIC 2026 acts as a bridge between academic R&D and venture funding.
2. Deep-Tech Startups: Technology ventures based on substantial scientific or engineering innovations. These companies address complex technical challenges across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and advanced materials.
3. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): Established under the ANRF Act 2023, this body seeds, grows, and promotes R&D across India’s universities and research institutions. ESTIC's goals align directly with ANRF targets.

Twelve Strategic Thematic Focus Areas

ESTIC 2026 structures its professional panels across 12 thematic areas, covering key scientific fields driving national growth:

Sectoral Priorities:

• Information & Computing: Artificial Intelligence, quantum processing, and next-generation cybersecurity systems.
• Biological & Medical Sciences: Biotechnology, bio-manufacturing, genomics, and advanced healthcare delivery tools.
• Industrial & Environmental Engineering: Advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy systems, climate science, and deep-ocean exploration.

Innovation Exhibition and Global Connect Event

The conclave features an extensive Technology and Innovation Exhibition showcasing indigenous scientific achievements alongside cutting-edge private innovations.

Key Event Components:

1. 150 Deep-Tech Startup Stalls: Demonstrating real-world applications of indigenous research, supported by interactive AR/VR experiences, technical kiosks, and live prototypes.
2. Global Connect Networking Event: A dedicated international platform gathering over 300 invited delegates from global research institutions, academia, and industry. The initiative focuses on building international research partnerships, fostering industry-academia ties, and accelerating lab-to-market transitions.

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