Research to Revenue: How Indian Universities Can Drive Innovation ?

ICTRD’s Virtual Round Table – 18 July 2026

ICTRD’s Virtual Round Table held on 18 July 2026 brought together academicians, researchers, industry leaders, and innovation experts to explore how Indian universities can transform research into innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic value.

The discussion focused on research commercialization, industry-academia collaboration, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, incubation, patents, startups, and building stronger university innovation ecosystems.

Key Theme:

Research to Revenue: How Indian Universities Can Drive Innovation?
The session emphasized the need to move beyond publication-driven research and focus on real-world impact, commercialization, technology transfer, and solutions that create value for society.

Key Speakers:

Dr. Murari Lal Gaur
Vice Chancellor,
Assam Kaziranga University

Dr. Samit Mahore
Director, Department of Lifelong Studies,
RTMNU, Nagpur University

Dr. Suneet Mathur
Adjunct Professor,
Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Institute of Management Science

Mr. Girish K. Nair
Vice President – IT,
MF Utilities India Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Meghana Manohar Jalgaonkar
Director,
Mxap Financial Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sankar Paul
Vice President – IT,
Barclays

Dr. Amol Bhagwat Kasture
Associate Professor, School of Engineering,
Ajeenkya DY Patil University

Key Message: Universities must evolve into innovation ecosystems where research, industry collaboration, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer work together to create meaningful societal and economic impact.