Chennai: Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated IIT Madras's first-ever technology summit in New Delhi on Tuesday. The event was held under the theme "From IIT-M. For Bharat. Building Together."
Minister's Call for Real-World Impact
Addressing the gathering, the Union minister said, "Research should not remain confined to academic theses, but it must translate into real-world products and solutions." He emphasized the need for academic institutions to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications that benefit society.
Showcasing Innovations
The summit showcased research and innovation from IIT Madras through its 15 Centres of Excellence (CoE), research initiatives, and interdisciplinary schools. These centers are driving high-impact research in various fields, resulting in significant patents, funding, publications, and startups.
Director's Vision
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti said, "The IIT Madras Technology Summit 2026 is a call to action for industry, corporate firms, and academia, including institutions like IIT Madras, to come together to build Bharat's future. Today, IIT Madras is at the forefront of research and innovation through our IoE (Institute of Eminence), CoEs, and other centers driving high-impact research with significant patents, funding, publications, and startups. IIT Madras has a pivotal role to play as the nation gears up for the next phase of work towards Viksit Bharat."
The summit serves as a platform for collaboration between academia and industry, fostering an ecosystem where research leads to tangible outcomes. It highlights the commitment of IIT Madras to contribute to the nation's development goals.
