IIT Delhi Opens Global Innovation Gateway for Haryana Startups Through IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Campus

In a major initiative to connect Haryana’s innovation ecosystem with international markets, IIT Delhi, through its Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) situated at IIT Delhi Sonipat campus, is facilitating global market access for Indian startups through IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi.

A delegation of seven technology-driven startups, led by Alok Pandey, CEO, AIC IIT Delhi, will participate in the IITD–AD Startup Immersion Programme in Abu Dhabi on November 16–17, 2026.

The initiative, undertaken with the guidance and support of Prof. Jayant Jain, Dean (Corporate Relations), IIT Delhi and  Professor
Mohammad Ali Haider IIT Delhi- Abu Dhabi aim to create opportunities for Indian startups to engage with international industries, research institutions, investors and innovation networks.

Sharing the vision behind the initiative, Prof. Jain's proposed statement reads: “Our vision is to build strong international pathways for Indian startups by connecting IIT Delhi’s innovation ecosystem with global markets. Through IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi, we aim to enable startups to access international industry networks, explore research collaborations and identify opportunities for technology validation and commercialisation. This initiative is an important step towards taking innovations nurtured in India to the global stage.

The delegation includes four startups from the energy, climate and sustainability sector — Carbonation India, Grass Engg., Biosanjeevani Sustainable Solutions and Para Energia — and three from the health-tech sector — Exobot Dynamics, Om Shiva Health Enterprise and Logicboots.

During the two-day immersion programme, startups will interact with IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi faculty and researchers, visit a local university, engage with the Startup AD ecosystem and participate in industry networking sessions. These interactions are expected to help startups understand UAE market requirements, explore pilot projects, identify potential business partners and build pathways for international expansion.

Ahead of the visit, AIC IIT Delhi organised a preparatory bootcamp at its Sonipat campus on November 13. Distinguished IIT Delhi alumni Shri Priyank Garg, Investment Committee Member, NextVerse Ventures, and Shri Yogesh Andlay, Board Member, School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL), mentored participating founders on UAE market readiness, internationalisation and global business opportunities.

Alok Pandey, CEO, AIC IIT Delhi, said the initiative seeks to provide startups with practical international exposure and meaningful industry connections, helping them explore partnerships, technology pilots and commercial opportunities beyond India.

The programme marks a significant milestone in strengthening the global outreach of AIC IIT Delhi’s incubation ecosystem at Sonipat, positioning Haryana as an emerging hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. By connecting startups nurtured in Haryana’s innovation ecosystem with international industry, research and business networks through IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi, the initiative aims to open new avenues for global market access, technology collaboration and commercial growth, taking Haryana’s innovation potential to the international stage.

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