IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit 2026

SAMAGRA 2.0

Connect • Collaborate • Convert

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SAMAGRA 2.0

SAMAGRA 2.0

IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit

Connect | Collaborate | Convert

Bringing together innovators, startups, investors, industry, academia and ecosystem enablers to build a stronger innovation ecosystem.

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29 & 30 October 2026
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Hyatt Regency, Thiruvananthapuram Keralam
2 Days Summit Duration
500+ Participants
300+ Startups
40+ Showcase
30+ Speakers
30+ Investors
30+ Mentors
30+ Corporates
100+ Bilaterals

About Samagra 2.0

SAMAGRA 2.0- the flagship innovation summit is a curated marketplace of ideas, products, and partnerships from across India's startup ecosystem. Organised by the Technology Business Incubator of IIT Palakkad, SAMAGRA brings together founders, researchers, corporates, investors, industries, mentors, government, policy makers and institutions under one roof for two days of focused, outcome-driven engagement. Through meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, startup engagement, and industry interactions, SAMAGRA seeks to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world impact, while fostering a stronger, more collaborative, and connected entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Elite Lineup

SPEAKERS

Pioneers, leaders, and visionaries driving innovation forward.

Shri. V D Satheesan

Shri. V D Satheesan

Hon'ble Chief Minister

Government of Keralam

Shri. P K Kunhalikutty

Shri. P K Kunhalikutty

Hon'ble Minister of Industries, IT, Future Technology and Startups

Government of Keralam

Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar

Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar

Director

IIT Palakkad

Dr. Arvind Ajoy

Dr. Arvind Ajoy

Dean, ICSR

IIT Palakkad

Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi

Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi

Associate Dean, ICSR

IIT Palakkad

Dr. Saishyam Narayanan

Dr. Saishyam Narayanan

Chief Executive Officer

IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation

Mr. Midhu Unnithan

Mr. Midhu Unnithan

Chief Operating Officer

TECHIN - PALAKKAD

Dr. Saravanan Raj

Dr. Saravanan Raj

Director

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)

Mr. Mayank Kumar

Mr. Mayank Kumar

Lead

Nasscom DeepTech Club (DTC) and Investor Partnerships

The Canvas

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1. Spotlight

Keynotes, panels, and plenary sessions on innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, investment, and industry — featuring both focused expert-led sessions and marquee addresses from distinguished leaders across research, government, industry, startups, and the investment ecosystem.

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2. Startup Showcase

Meet emerging startups, explore innovative products and solutions, and discover opportunities for collaboration, investment, and market access.

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3. Research & Innovation Showcase

Discover breakthrough research, technologies, and innovations from IIT Palakkad.

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4. Investor Connect

Meet investors and funding partners, explore investment opportunities, and connect with startups seeking capital.

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5. Mentor Connect

Interact with experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and domain experts for insights, guidance, and strategic connections.

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6. One-to-One Business Meetings

Engage in curated one-to-one meetings with government representatives, startups, investors, industry leaders, researchers, and ecosystem partners.

WHO WILL BE THERE?

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Startups
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Customers
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Investors
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Industry
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Government
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Academia
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NGOs
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Incubators
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Mentors
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Researchers
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Students
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Ecosystem Partners

Why Attend

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For Corporates & Investors

Get first access to India's next generation of innovations from startups, researchers and faculties - vetted, incubated, and ready to pilot.

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For Startups

Skip the cold outreach. Meet buyers, investors, researchers, and mentors who are already in the room, already interested, already at the table.

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For Government & Institutions

See India's innovation ecosystem in one place and shape the policy and partnership conversations that will define its next phase.

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About IIT Palakkad

IIT Palakkad is an Institute of National Importance established in 2015, driving research and innovation in engineering, science, and technology, located in Palakkad, Keralam. TECHIN is its Technology Business Incubator, translating that research into startups and market-ready solutions. Learn More

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TECHIN - Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad

About TECHIN

TECHIN — the Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad — is a Section 8 not-for-profit Technology Business Incubator working across various verticals under the startup ecosystem in India. SAMAGRA 2.0 is where that work meets the market. Learn More