About The Conclave
The National Conclave on Research and Deep Technologies for Sustainable Bharat 2047, organised by Research Heights Foundation (RHF) on the occasion of National Science Day 2026 (28 February), is a mission-driven, outcome-oriented national platform focused on strengthening India’s research, innovation, and deep-technology ecosystem. Aligned with NEP 2020, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Atmanirbhar Bharat, and the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Conclave brings together Academia, Government, Funding Agencies, Industry, and startups to enable collaboration, funding readiness, indigenisation, and translation of research into strategic, scalable, and sustainable national impact. The Conclave is designed to move beyond dialogue—facilitating research-to-industry pathways, consortium building, pilot initiatives, and policy-relevant insights across priority deep-technology domains critical to India’s self-reliant capabilities, economic resilience, national security, and societal development.
Why This Conclave
India stands at a decisive inflection point in its research and innovation journey. With a rapidly expanding higher education ecosystem, strong policy momentum under NEP 2020, and a national thrust on Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat @2047, the country has a unique opportunity to emerge as a global leader in research and deep technologies.
Yet, this potential remains partially unrealised due to persistent gaps in research enablement, translation, and collaboration—especially across strategic and frontier technology domains.
Key Challenges the Conclave Addresses
- Limited access to competitive research funding and structured grant pathways
- Weak translation of academic research into deployable, scalable deep-technology solutions
- Gaps in Industry–Academia–Government collaboration
- Insufficient alignment with national missions and priority sectors
- Fragmented research governance and institutional capacity
- Limited focus on SDG-aligned, outcome-oriented impact
Chief Guest
Dr Jitendra Singh
Hon’ble Minister of Science and Technology Government of India
Guest of Honour
Shri Duddilla Sridhar Babu
Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology,
Electronics, Communications, Industries and Commerce,
Government of Telangana
Advisory Committee
Prof. V. Balakista Reddy
Chairman of the Telangana Higher Education Council (TGCHE)
Dr. G. Rameshwar Rao
FIE, Director
Engineering Staff College of India
Prof. Dr. Kumar Molugaram
Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University
B. Uday Bhaskar
Chief General Manager, NABARD
Rajeswar Jonnalagadda
Head, Climate Change and Training Divisions, EPTRI
Prof. Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao
Vice-Chancellor, HCU
M. Krishnamurthy
Centre Director, TATA Institute of Fundamental Research
Prof. T. Kishen Kumar Reddy
Vice-Chancellor, JNTUH, Hyderabad
Prof. S. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao
Vice-Chairman Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education
Prof. K. Madhu Murthy
Hon’ble Chairman AP State Council of Higher Education
Dr. M.Dhanamjaya
Former Vice Chancellor, REVA University
Prof. Sandeep Shukla
Director, IIIT Hyderabad
Prof. C.S.R.K. Prasad
Vice-Chancellor, JNTUK, Kakinada
Prof. H. Sudarsana Rao
Vice-Chancellor, JNTUA, Anantapur
Dr. K. Narayanasamy
Vice Chancellor, MGR Medical University
Dr. Vidyashankar. S
Vice Chancellor,
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka
Dr. Parag Kalkar
Pro Vice Chancellor - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Prof. K. Pratap Reddy
Vice-Chancellor, Kakatiya University, Warangal
Industry Thought Leaders Shaping the Conclave
Strategic Academic Partners
Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology
Hyderabad
Mr. G. R. Ravinder Reddy
Chairman
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering & Technology
Nandyal
Dr. M. Santhiramudu
Chairman
St. Peter’s Engineering College
Hyderabad
Sri. T. Vijaypal Reddy
Secretary & Correspondent
About Research Heights
Research Heights Foundation (RHF) is a Section 8 not-for-profit institution focused on building a scalable ecosystem for research capacity, innovation translation, and SDG impact. We operate with an India-first, globally connected approach aligned with SDG 2030, Viksit Bharat @2047, and global collaboration frameworks.
Our Networking Partner
Sustainability Ecosystem Partner
Deep Tech Expo & Solutions Showcase
High-visibility, Demo-ready
The Expo is a core part of this Conclave—built to surface India’s most promising MVPs, prototypes, patents, lab-to-market solutions, and SDG / mission-aligned innovations. Selected teams gain visibility, validation, and real adoption pathways.
Who Can Showcase
- Colleges & Universities
- Startups & Incubated Teams
- R&D Labs and Research Groups
- Innovators and Student Teams
What to Showcase
- MVPs, prototypes, and deployable products
- Patents, proof-of-concept systems, and research demos
- Deep-tech solutions and SDG-aligned projects
What You Get
- Demo spotlight and curated visibility
- Industry connects and CSR / funding exposure
- Pilot opportunities, MoUs, mentoring & validation
Selection & Spotlight
We will curate a limited set of high-quality showcases across Defence & Strategic Technologies, Quantum, AI, Clean Energy, Materials & Semiconductors, Space & Geospatial, MedTech, and SDG innovations. Selected teams may receive demo slots, jury recognition (Best Innovation / Best SDG Solution / Best Student Team), and opportunities for pilot exploration with industry and mission partners.
Who Should Participate
This national Conclave is intended for stakeholders across the research–innovation–deployment ecosystem, particularly those contributing to deep technologies, national missions, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Academia & Research Institutions
- Universities, Deemed Universities, and Autonomous Colleges
- Faculty Researchers, Principal Investigators, and Research Leaders
- Institutional Research Cells, Innovation Councils, Incubation Centres, and IPR Cells
Students, Innovators & Startups
- PhD Scholars, Post-Doctoral Fellows, and research-oriented PG/UG students
- Student innovators, startup founders, and incubated teams
- Teams showcasing MVPs, prototypes, patents, and lab-to-market solutions through the Deep Tech Expo
Industry, R&D & Strategic Technology Organizations
- Industry R&D leaders, deep-tech companies, and technology product organizations
- Corporate innovation and CSR teams exploring pilots, partnerships, and scale-up opportunities
- Defence, aerospace, and strategic-technology stakeholders supporting indigenisation and self-reliant capabilities
Government, Policy, Funding & Mission Ecosystem
- Policymakers and government research bodies
- Funding agencies, mission directors, and grant administrators
- CSR foundations and development partners supporting research translation and societal impact
Ideal for individuals and institutions working at the intersection of research excellence, deep technologies, and national impact.
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