Page 47 - Programme Calendar 2026-27

Innovation and Technology Innovation and Technology

Programme Calendar 2026-27
Innovation and Technology
Innovation and Technology

Leveraging technologies for societal welfare through entrepreneurship
development Tech Accelerator and Awareness Programme (Industry 4.0 &
Generative AI) - with Infibeam / Phronetic AI to raise MSME and
EDII has been working closely with government departments to promote startup awareness of digital technologies.
technology-led entrepreneurship. Against this backdrop, the Department of Throughout the year; each programme of 3 days*
Innovation and Technology (DIT) promotes, nurtures and leverages the power of
Science, Technology and Innovations, in entrepreneurship.

Digital, Creative & AI-Enabled Entrepreneurship Programme to
enable AI adoption and process automation.
Throughout the year; each programme of 2 days*

University–EDII Technology Collaboration & Entrepreneurship
Online and offline educational programmes, certificate courses and short- Knowledge Platform to enable university–industry collaboration for
term modules covering commercialization, entrepreneurship, intellectual technology transfer and student innovation.
property rights, etc., for diverse stakeholders. Strategic and emerging Throughout the year
technologies like AI, ML, biotechnology, blockchain, have been incorporated.

MSME Digital Transformation Initiative/ New Age Business &
Innovation for MSMEs to foster adoption of emerging
Collaborations research technologies in MSMEs and startups. Throughout the year
institutions and corporates to
bridge the gap between
research and application.
Joint Action for Growth, Resilience, and Upliftment through
Alliances with technical universities, Technology & Innovation (JAGRUTI) to foster partnerships between
i n n o v a t i o n h u b s , i n d u s t r y regional institutes and rural entrepreneurs to co-create solutions for
associations and multilateral local challenges and facilitate their commercialization. (PAN India)
organizations to share best Throughout the year
practices and models of innovation
and technology entrepreneurship. Engagement with government
departments and civil society
groups to support national Emerging Skills & Biotechpreneurship Development Programme to
priorities related to innovation, ensure employability and technology-driven venture creation in
technology and entrepreneurship. high-potential sectors. Throughout the year; each programme of 5 days*

Enhancing existing incubation
centres like CrAdLE and EDII-
AIC Foundation at EDII. Training Programme on Sustainable & Climate-Smart
Entrepreneurship to build capabilities in sustainable, climate-
smart and circular economy practices for businesses.
Throughout the year; each programme of 5 days*

* For details, visit: ediindia.org

46 47