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. 🌱

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

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. 🚀