"India's Real Challenge Is Converting Academic Research into Technology and Products," Says Abhay Karandikar, Member, NITI Aayog at Ashoka University's Research X Impact Conclave 2026

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- New Delhi : Ashoka University, in collaboration with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), hosted the Research X Impact Conclave 2026 at its campus, bringing together researchers, academics, policymakers and stakeholders from across the research ecosystem to deliberate on advancing the impact of research through dialogue, training and peer engagement. Organised by the University's Research and Development Office, the conclave focused on strengthening pathways for translating research into meaningful societal and economic impact.

The conclave featured esteemed speakers including Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member, NITI Aayog, Government of India, Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer, ANRF, Ash...