10th Anniversary
MEMBERS' DAY 2026
Shaping The Next Decade
Marking a decade of collaboration, ASPIRE Members’ Day 2026 looks ahead to the next phase of industry–academia innovation, bringing together leaders shaping the future of translational research, strategic partnerships, and emerging technologies.
From Milestone To Momentum
ASPIRE Members’ Day 2026 is not just a celebration of the past but a strategic platform to catalyze the next. As ASPIRE enters its next decade, Members’ Day 2026 brings together leaders across industry, academia, startups, and policy to shape the future of collaborative innovation and translational impact.
Research Translation & Innovation Ecosystems
Celebrating A Decade Of Innovation
ASPIRE, an IIT Bombay initiative, serves as the Institute’s interface with industry, extending its research
and academic strengths into sustained collaboration with enterprise. It brings together corporates,
entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers within a shared ecosystem that enables the translation of
research into application and supports collaborations that evolve into long-term, outcome-driven
engagements.
This year marks a decade, reflecting ten years of building a collaborative ecosystem that bridges research and industry to drive innovation and impact.
Under the theme Shaping the Next Decade, the event aims to explore how institutions and industry
can
collaborate more effectively to drive future-ready solutions.
What To Expect
Panel Conversations
Focused discussions with industry leaders, founders, researchers, and ecosystem builders shaping the future of innovation.
Ecosystem Showcase
Discover breakthrough initiatives and collaboration stories emerging from the IIT Bombay innovation ecosystem.
Innovation Showcase
Experience cutting-edge demos, prototypes, and impactful solutions, translating research into real-world applications.
Industry – Academia Connect
Insightful sessions designed to foster meaningful partnerships between research, industry, and emerging technologies.
Celestial Honors Evening
An elegant cultural and awards evening celebrating excellence, creativity, and collective achievement.
10th Anniversary I Members' Day 2026
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Welcome & Registration
Paticipants registration & networking
Co-Creation Showcase
Live demonstrations of co-developed solutions by IIT Bombay faculty and Member Companies
Inaugural Address
Welcome remarks and reflections on the importance of collaboration,innovation and engagement
Prof. Vikram Vishal
Prof. Milind Atrey
Prof. Ravi Gudi
Co-Presentation : Research to Real-World Impact
Joint Presentation by faculty and industry partners showcasing collaborative projects and their translation into practical applications.
Special Address
Unveiling Soon
Strategic technology domains
Spotlighting key IIT Bombay centres advancing research and translational technologies.
Networking break
Voices from Industry : Shaping the next decade
Strategic insights from leaders at the forefront of research,business and technology.
Panel 1 : From Proximity to Partnership — The Journey
A retrospective dialogue on the evolution of ASPIRE and its role in advancing industry–academia engagement at IIT Bombay.
Prof. Abhay Karandikar
Prof. Rajesh Zele
Prof. Ravindra Gudi
Prof. Swaroop Ganguly
Prof. Vikram Vishal
Panel 2: Global Perspectives on Industry–Academia Partnerships
Perspectives on immerging trends,best practices and oppurtunities for strengthening industry-academia partnerships in a global innovation ecosystem.
ASPIRE Forward : Reflections & Future Outlook
Special Address & Recognition | CEO,ASPIRE IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation
Dr. Rajappa Tadepalli
Lunch Break
Innovation showcase tour
Guided Visits to ASPIRE and selected centres to showcase the research,innovation and collaboration in action.
