Nobel Laureates, 150 Startups to Chart Tech Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially inaugurate the landmark Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) in the national capital today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Convened to advance India's strategic research goals and accelerate the national roadmap toward "Viksit Bharat 2047," the three-day flagship assembly brings together global scientific pioneers, leading industry executives, senior policymakers, and innovative startup founders at a shared platform in New Delhi. Organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under the strategic aegis of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, the high-level summit is engineered to transform groundbreaking laboratory research into practical, scalable commercial technologies that directly benefit the public and bolster indigenous manufacturing capabilities across India.
12 Frontier Tech Themes on the Agenda: Spotlight on AI, Biotechnology, and Climate Solutions
The three-day conclave, taking place from October 27 to October 29, 2026, features dedicated panel deliberations and technical tracks spanning 12 strategic domains:
Strategic Scientific Verticals: Extensive sessions will target Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced biotechnology, next-generation manufacturing systems, precision healthcare, sustainable clean energy, climate resilience, and deep-sea oceanography.
Lab-to-Market Translation: Experts and policymakers will focus on practical frameworks designed to fast-track scientific breakthroughs into consumer and industrial applications, eliminating procedural bottlenecks between academic research and commercial production.
Public-Centric Innovation: Discussions are calibrated to ensure technological advancements yield tangible benefits for everyday citizens, with particular emphasis on affordable healthcare, clean energy access, and sustainable green jobs.
Nobel Laureates and Global Scientists Convene: Powering Global Research Partnerships
The conference showcases a high-profile international delegation, highlighted by the active participation of globally acclaimed researchers and Nobel Prize winners:
Distinguished Global Keynotes: Renowned Nobel laureates—including structural biologist Joachim Frank, molecular biologist Richard J. Roberts, and graphene pioneer Kostya Novoselov—will share groundbreaking scientific insights during specialized technical plenaries.
Global Connect Initiative: A dedicated global networking forum will convene more than 300 international and domestic participants, fostering long-term cross-border research collaborations and bridging the divide between academic institutions and multinational corporations.
Strengthening Institutional Frameworks: Under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and CSIR, the initiative aims to position India as a premier destination for global research and development (R&D) investments and international patent filings.
150 Indigenous Startups to Showcase Innovations: Public Access Opens Tomorrow
Complementing the academic and policy sessions is a major technology expo highlighting self-reliant engineering and home-grown deep tech:
Indigenous Tech Exhibition: A curated national expo will display breakthrough indigenous technologies developed by state-backed scientific institutions and entrepreneurial laboratories.
Cutting-Edge Deep Tech Demos: Approximately 150 emerging Indian startups working across robotics, quantum computing, generative AI, renewable materials, and medical devices will exhibit working prototypes and marketable products.
Public Access Schedule: While the inaugural day remains reserved for registered scientific delegates and policymakers, the expansive technology exhibition will open its doors to students, researchers, and the general public starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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