ESTIC-2025 Curtain Raiser Launched

On 6th October 2025, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology inaugurated the curtain raiser of the first-ever Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), themed “Imagine. Innovate. Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047,” ahead of the three-day event scheduled from November 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The conclave’s focus is on emerging and frontier technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, biotechnology, space technologies, and clean energy, which are critical for India’s strategic autonomy and future resilience.
ESTIC-2025 aims to provide a platform for young innovators, startups, and researchers to showcase ideas, access mentorship, and engage with industry stakeholders, transforming India’s demographic dividend into an innovation dividend.
India’s rising prominence in global research and innovation was highlighted, with the country ranking sixth in patent filings and fourth in scientific publications, projected to overtake the United States by 2029, reflecting growing international recognition in science and technology.