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Inauguration of DST–NIDHI Centre at IIM Ahmedabad Marks Shift to Deep-Tech Leadership

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12 Jan 2026

India celebrated a significant step toward becoming a leader in technology innovation with the inauguration of the DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad, supported by a ₹40 crore investment from the Department of Science and Technology. The new facility aims to boost startups and technological entrepreneurship by offering an integrated ecosystem of resources and collaboration opportunities among technology and management experts. Minister Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of translating deep-tech research into market-ready applications and the need for robust strategies to commercialize scientific innovations.

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CSIR's Skill Initiative Empowers Over 190,000 with Industry-Relevant Training

Health Pavilion at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026: A Resounding Success

Call for Nominations: Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026

CBIC Expands Export Incentives to Postal Shipments Effective January 2026