The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar hosted ORBIT 2025 (Opportunities for Research-Based and Innovation-driven Technology Transfer) — a flagship event aimed at building sustainable partnerships between academia and industry.
The event brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and policymakers to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore collaborative opportunities.
🧩 Key Objectives of ORBIT
Bridge the gap between academic research and real-world industrial applications
Promote technology transfer and joint research
Enable startups and MSMEs to access academic expertise
Facilitate skill development and internship pipelines\
💡 Event Highlights
Participation from over 200 delegates across industries and academia
Showcasing of cutting-edge innovations and prototypes from IIT Gandhinagar
Interactive panel discussions on sustainability, AI, deep tech, and manufacturing solutions
Networking opportunities for startups, research labs, and corporations
🗣️ What Officials Said
"ORBIT is a step toward building a self-reliant innovation ecosystem that supports the translation of academic research into market-ready solutions," said a spokesperson from IITGN.
❓FAQs
Q1. What is ORBIT 2025?
ORBIT is an initiative by IIT Gandhinagar to promote sustainable collaboration between industry and academia.
Q2. Who can participate in ORBIT?
Researchers, industrial partners, startups, policy makers, and students.
Q3. What are the benefits of this event?
It fosters tech transfer, R&D partnerships, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
Q4. How does IIT Gandhinagar support industry collaborations?
Through research consultancy, joint projects, IP sharing, and incubation support via its innovation centre.
published on 30 june
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