New Delhi: India made a powerful statement on the global stage at the Emerging Science Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, unveiling a series of deep-tech breakthroughs that signal the country’s rise as a world leader in advanced research and innovation.
The event, hosted in New Delhi under the theme “Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” brought together scientists, industry pioneers, and policymakers from across the globe to discuss how AI, quantum computing, defense tech, and green energy can reshape humanity’s next decade.
🔬 Key Announcements and Innovations
India’s leading research institutions and startups unveiled multiple cutting-edge projects, including:
AI-driven medical diagnostics designed to revolutionize rural healthcare access.
Quantum communication systems developed in collaboration with ISRO and DRDO for secure satellite-based data networks.
Next-gen renewable materials aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions by 40%.
Autonomous defense drones built for surveillance and disaster management, integrating indigenous AI navigation technology.
“India is no longer just participating in global innovation — we’re setting the direction for it,” said Dr. Rajiv Bansal, Chief Coordinator of ESTIC 2025. “Deep-tech is India’s passport to the future.”
🌐 Global Recognition and Partnerships
Representatives from the EU, Japan, and the United States lauded India’s advancements, emphasizing growing interest in joint innovation partnerships. Several multinational corporations signed preliminary MoUs with Indian startups for AI research and green technology commercialization.
🚀 Empowering Startups and Research Ecosystems
The conclave also spotlighted India’s growing deep-tech startup ecosystem, now home to over 3,000 research-driven ventures across AI, quantum, and space technologies.
Government-backed initiatives like Startup India 3.0 and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have further accelerated collaboration between academia and industry.
🧠 Looking Ahead
With ESTIC 2025 concluding on a high note, experts predict India’s focus on deep-tech, sustainability, and digital sovereignty will define its innovation journey through 2030.
The nation’s commitment to ethical AI and responsible innovation has also earned praise from global thought leaders and Nobel laureates in attendance.
