The IIT Madras Technology Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, served as a platform for collaboration among leaders from government, industry, and academia to drive India's development through technology. Inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the summit focused on creating a framework for partnerships that can transform research into practical solutions, aligning with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047. Pradhan highlighted the need for India's innovation ecosystem to evolve, urging that research should lead to deployable products rather than remain confined to academic settings. IIT Madras has established 15 Centres of Excellence, mobilizing over ₹950 crore (approximately $115 million USD) in research funding, resulting in more than 240 patents and the formation of over 40 deep-tech startups in recent years. The summit also introduced Bodhan AI, aimed at developing AI in education and training over 1 million teachers by 2027. Furthermore, the Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative will feature India's top 120 DeepTech startups in France, fostering international collaboration and investment opportunities.