IIT Ropar Technology Innovation Foundation

Happy | Celebrating Women Who Inspire 🌸✨

At iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, we believe that true innovation thrives where talent, determination, and diverse perspectives come together. On this , we celebrate the remarkable women who are shaping the future of , , and with their vision, resilience, and .

Women in are not only breaking barriers but also building pathways for the next generation of . From pioneering to leading impactful , their ideas and contributions continue to transform challenges into opportunities and imagination into real-world solutions.

At iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, we are proud to be part of an that encourages inclusion, empowers voices, and nurtures talent. Every woman , , , and changemaker adds a powerful dimension to India’s growing innovation landscape.

Today, we celebrate the courage to question norms, the passion to pursue , and the strength to lead change. Together, we move closer to a future where knows no boundaries and opportunity knows no gender. 🌱

Here’s to the women who inspire ideas, drive progress, and redefine what’s possible every single day. 🌱🔬

Wishing everyone a meaningful and empowering International Women’s Day! 💜

The next decade of will belong to those who build it with purpose, inclusivity, and real-world impact. 🌱🤖

Proud to share the Hindustan Times article, “AI in the Global South’s Decade,” co-authored by Sabarish Chandrasekaran, CEO & Co-Founder of MediSim VR, and Dr Mukesh Kestwal, Chief Innovation Officer at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar. ✨

The article reflects a powerful vision:

🔹 The Global South must transition from AI adopters to

🔹 must be rooted in local realities - , , ,

🔹 Talent, infrastructure, and policy must move in alignment to ensure equitable access

At iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, we are actively driving this transformation by building indigenous AI capabilities, enabling , and deploying field-ready solutions that create measurable impact.

The Global South is not catching up - it is stepping forward. 🌍

Day 1 & Day 2 Highlights | Batch 2 at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar 🚀

The Management Development Programme (MDP) Batch 2 at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar has kicked off with tremendous energy, bringing together experts, , and for an enriching learning journey!

Day 1 featured an insightful session from Sujeet K. Kishan, Governance Fellow, Office of OSD to Minister of Health, Government of Punjab, who shared his expertise on governance models and their critical role in entrepreneurial success. The session emphasized how public policy can fuel business , , and market expansion, offering invaluable insights to participants looking to navigate the intersection of governance and .

Day 2 was led by Prabhu Vijayakumaran, Project Manager at Center of Research for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization (CREED), Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, who delivered a compelling session on energy efficiency and decarbonization. He provided a comprehensive view of how business practices and green energy solutions are shaping the future of entrepreneurship. The session highlighted how decarbonization is driving industry transformation and creating new opportunities for startups and to scale .

Both days set the tone for MDP Batch 2, equipping participants with practical insights, fostering collaborative learning, and providing the tools needed to lead and innovate in today’s competitive landscape at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, and iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar.

AI Leadership Dialogue | Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs 🇮🇳🤝🇰🇷

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar (iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar ), in collaboration with Invest Punjab (Startup Punjab(GoP)) and UD IMPACT, South Korea, hosted a high-impact session on “Empowering the Next Generation of in Asia and India through .”

📍 West Wing, Room 4B | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

We are deeply honored to have an exceptional lineup of shaping this dialogue:

🟡 Sh. Amit Dhaka, IAS - CEO Invest Punjab

🟡 Dr. Kyeong Lee – Director, Global Business Centre New Delhi, 중소벤처기업진흥공단(Korea SMEs Startups Agency)

🟡 Mr. Woo - Co-Founder, UD IMPACT

🟡 Mr. TaeHyung Lee - Director, Global Business Division, UD IMPACT

🟡 Prof. Rajeev Ahuja - Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

🟡 Dr. Pushpendra P. Singh - Dean CAPS & Project Director (iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar & ANNAM.AI), Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

🟡 Dr. Radhika Trikha - CEO, iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

Together, this gathering signals a powerful India-Korea innovation - accelerating AI-driven , enabling cross-border , and empowering the next generation of leaders.

The future of -led enterprises is being shaped - right here, right now. 🌱

Leader Prof. Rajeev Ahuja Dialogue at the Indo-Canadian Symposium on AI for Food, Energy & Health Sectors 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦

As part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, addresses global delegates at the Symposium at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

In his address, Prof. Ahuja highlighted the transformative role of in strengthening mission-critical sectors - from climate-resilient and precision-driven food systems 🌾 to intelligent renewable energy optimization ⚡ and next-generation -enabled healthcare solutions 🏥. He emphasized the importance of translational research, global academic , and that move beyond ideas to real-world deployment.

Bringing together leading experts from and , this joint session reflects the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar’s growing role as a catalyst for international in emerging . The dialogue underscores a shared commitment to accelerating AI-driven solutions that enhance , resilience, and inclusive growth across nations.

Under Prof. Ahuja’s leadership, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar continues to strengthen cross-border research partnerships, foster innovation-led development, and position India at the forefront of responsible and impactful AI advancement.

Global collaboration. Strategic innovation. Real-world impact. 🚀

Indo-Canadian Symposium on AI for Food, Energy & Health Sectors Happening Now 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦

The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, proudly hosts a dynamic dialogue under India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global thought leaders to accelerate -driven transformation across critical sectors at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

📍 L1 Meeting Room No. 14, Bharat Mandapam

🗓 17 February 2026 | 🕠 In Session Now

This focused symposium is exploring how is reshaping three mission-critical domains:

🌾 Food Systems - , farming, smart resource management, and supply chains

⚡ Energy - Intelligent optimization of , smart grids, storage systems, and low-carbon transitions

🏥 Healthcare - Predictive diagnostics, AI-enabled medical research, scalable solutions

Distinguished Speakers Leading the Discussion:

🔹 Dr. Ajay Dalai – University of Saskatchewan

🔹 Dr. Debi Prasad –

🔹 Dr. Santosh Kumar –

🔹 Prof. Rajeev Ahuja – Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

🔹 Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

🔹 Dr. Mukesh K. Saini – Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

🔹 Dr. Radhika Trikha - iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

🔹 Dr Mukesh Kestwal - iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

The conversations underway are advancing bilateral research , joint programs, academic exchange, and translational with real-world impact.

At the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, global partnerships are not future plans - they are happening now. 🚀

Driving Cooperative for Inclusive and Growth🌿

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Jyoti Saroop, biotechnology expert and visionary cooperative leader, as the expert speaker for the Advanced Management Development Programme (A-MDP) and the Advanced Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (A-ESDP) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar.

With nearly 25 years of experience in rural development, natural resource management, and community-owned enterprise creation, Mr. Jyoti Saroop has successfully transformed grassroots initiatives into nationally recognized, -driven cooperative models. As Co-founder of The Unati Co-Operative Marketing-Cum-Processing Society Limited, he has built scalable value chains empowering 1,800 member-collectors and generating substantial rural livelihoods.

A recipient of prestigious honours including the DBT Biotechnology Social Development Award, PHDCCI MSME Social Impact Award, and the Ministry of Cooperation’s Most Innovative Cooperative Award, his work reflects the powerful convergence of science, , and inclusive growth.

His session will provide deep insights into cooperative-led , sustainable value chains, rural , and scalable community enterprises.

📅 Dates: 23rd – 27th February 2026

📍 Venue: iHub-AWaDH, IIT Ropar

💰 Fee: ₹1,100

🟣 100% fee waiver for SC/ST, PwD/PH, BPL & Women participants

🏨 Accommodation support available

⏳ Limited seats available – Register now!

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/AWaDH_ESDP

At the forefront of responsible , the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar proudly joins the global dialogue at the Agri AI Global Summit - a special joint session by India & Israel under the umbrella of India AI Impact Summit 2026 ✨🌱

With the powerful theme “Bridging Nations Through AI: Scaling AI Innovations for Public Good”, this high-impact panel discussion brings together distinguished voices to shape the future of in .

As part of the larger vision of “Welfare for All | Happiness of All”, the session focuses on advancing responsible AI solutions that empower , strengthen food systems, and create scalable public-good across borders.

Our esteemed panel features:

🔹 Mr. Mayuresh Raut – seafund

🔹 Ms. Urmi Tat – Salesforce

🔹 Ms. Nemesisa Ujjain – The Circle: Founders Club

🔹 Ms. Maya Sherman – Embassy of Israel In India

🔹 Dr Mukesh Kestwal – iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

This collaboration between India and Israel reflects a shared commitment to leveraging AI for agriculture, -driven growth, and inclusive development.

At Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, through IIT Ropar Technology Innovation Foundation we remain dedicated to transforming research into real-world impact - building technologies that are not just intelligent, but responsible and accessible.

The future of agriculture is being rewritten with AI. And it is being built through partnerships, purpose, and progress. 🌱

Inaugurating a New Era of Responsible Collaboration | INDIAai Impact Summit 2026 🌍🌾

The Agri AI Global Summit, a landmark India-Israel joint session under the India AI Impact Summit 2026, marks the beginning of a powerful global dialogue on advancing Responsible for .

The summit sets the tone for transformative aligned with the vision of “Welfare for All | Happiness of All.” ✨

Bringing together global , , , , and , the platform reflects a shared commitment to scaling AI for public good. From strengthening food systems to enabling , the conversations focus on ensuring that AI remains ethical, inclusive, and impact-driven.

With distinguished participation from India and Israel, this summit stands as a testament to how international can accelerate and translate research into real-world solutions. 🌱

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, is proud to host and contribute to this global movement - building that empower communities, enhance agricultural resilience, and create impact at scale.

The future of agriculture is intelligent.

The future is collaborative. And the journey has just begun. 🚀

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Driving the Agenda at INDIAai ImpactSummit2026 ✨🚀

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, is proud to be at the forefront of a transformative dialogue on AI Centres of Excellence (AI-CoE) in , , & Cities on February 16 | 12:30 PM | Room No. 10 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The high-impact panel brought together visionary leaders shaping India’s AI ecosystem - Srikanth Nadhamuni (Founder CTO, Aadhaar; APEX Committee, AI CoE, Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi), Prof. Nitin Saxena (AI CoE Sustainable Cities, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur), Dr. Krithika Rangarajan (AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi)), Prof. Pushpendra P. Singh (AI CoE Agriculture, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar), Prof. S Neethi (AI CoE Education, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras), and Rahul Singh (AI CoE Health, Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore).

The conversation focused on moving beyond pilots to scalable deployments - integrating into precision , water resource management, climate resilience, , and smart systems.

At Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, our mission is clear: transform cutting-edge AI research into field-ready, farmer-centric, and water-smart solutions that create measurable impact on the ground. 🌱

Aligned with the vision of “Welfare for All, Happiness of All,” we continue to build a collaborative of , , , and to scale responsible .

🌱 The future of lies in impact, inclusion, and .

Let’s accelerate it - together 🚀✨

Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, to Lead and Deliver at India AI Impact Summit 2026 ✨

The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is proud to share that Prof. Rajeev Ahuja will be leading and delivering across multiple high-impact sessions at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, contributing to critical national and global conversations on for public good.

As part of the : Advancing Responsible for dialogue - hosted by ANNAM.AI, IIT Ropar, in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel In India and Reichman University - Prof. Ahuja will help shape discussions on responsible, scalable, and mission-driven AI .

📍 16 February 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM IST

📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

🔗 Register at: www.impact.indiaai.gov.in

Key Themes Across Sessions:

✔ Scaling responsible AI for

✔ Strengthening partnerships

✔ Advancing public-good deployment

✔ Driving agricultural transformation

✔ Building global AI rooted in ethics and impact

Distinguished global leaders joining the dialogue include representatives from Israel’s Public Employment Service, Zvi Meitar Institute, seafund, Salesforce, The Circle: Founders Club, and senior leadership from Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar and iHub-AWaDH at IIT Ropar.

Through multi-session leadership at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja and Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar reaffirm their commitment to advancing Responsible AI that bridges , , and drives inclusive .

Join us as we shape the future of for People, Planet, and Progress.

🚀 India AI Impact Summit 2026 | People • Planet • Progress ✨

The future of isn’t just being imagined - it’s being shaped with purpose.

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, , , , and from across the globe will come together to explore how can drive inclusive growth, responsible , and development.

From advancing Responsible AI for at the Agri AI Global Summit (India-Israel) to empowering the next generation of through the India-Korea collaboration, the conversations are designed to move beyond ideas into real-world impact.

The Indo-Canadian Symposium on AI for Food, Energy & will spotlight cross-border innovation, while the AI Centers of Excellence (AI-CoE) session will chart a roadmap for transformative change across , , , and Sustainable Cities.

This is more than a summit.

It is a convergence of visionaries committed to harnessing AI for humanity.

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is proud to be part of this national movement - strengthening , accelerating innovation , and ensuring that India leads with responsibility and resilience in the AI era.

📍 Bharat Mandapam

📅 February 16–17, 2026

🔗 impact.indiaai.gov.in

Let’s build an AI-powered future that serves society, sustains the planet, and inspires progress.

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