ESTIC-2025 (Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave) is a flagship annual event organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, in collaboration with ARCI, Hyderabad. It is designed to accelerate India’s STI (Science, Technology & Innovation) mission in alignment with the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”.
ESTIC-2025 is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 5th November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Participants include Nobel Laureates, global experts, S&T leaders, policymakers, deep-tech startup CEOs, women entrepreneurs, researchers, industry representatives, and students. The conclave is designed for both national and international stakeholders in science and innovation.
The conclave will feature plenary talks by Nobel Laureates, panel discussions, technical sessions on 11 thematic areas, poster presentations, deep-tech startup exhibitions, B2B/B2G meetings, and a high-stakes innovation pitch platform called PitchX.
The theme for ESTIC-2025 is “Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment”, reflecting India’s mission to become a global innovation leader by 2047 through inclusive, deep-tech, and future-ready advancements.
ESTIC-2025 will explore 11 focus themes, including:
Yes. ESTIC-2025 includes PitchX, a dedicated innovation platform where selected deep-tech startup CEOs will pitch their ideas to investors and industry leaders. Additionally, 50 stalls are reserved for startups to exhibit their technologies and solutions.