The Ministry of Science and Technology announced on 29 October 2026 that experts discussed the impact of autonomous systems, physical AI, and robotics at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026. The session highlighted the importance of collaboration between industry and academia to turn scientific ideas into societal solutions. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has already established technology innovation hubs at 25 academic institutions nationwide. The first phase of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems is scheduled to end in December 2027, with feedback from this event informing the second phase.
Key points
- 25 technology innovation hubs established at leading academic institutions nationwide
- Phase I of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems ends in December 2027
- ESTIC 2026 event took place from 27 to 29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
When it applies
- Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026
- Phase I of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
Who it affects
- academic institutions