23 July - Blog

TDK Corporation and GDC-IIT Madras Join Forces for TIIC Accelerator Program 2024

In a significant move, TDK Corporation has teamed up with GDC-IIT Madras to unveil the TIIC Accelerator Program 2024, a groundbreaking initiative designed to drive innovation in Healthcare Technology and … Read More

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23 July - Blog

GDC Mentor Open House

In India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, characterized by rapid growth and fierce competition, mentorship emerges as a crucial linchpin for success. Ranked as the world’s third-largest startup hub, India presents a … Read More

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23 July - Blog

Transforming Lab Innovations into Market Success: Inside GDC’s I-NCUBATE Program

Have you ever wondered why brilliant ideas born in labs sometimes struggle to make it in the real world? It’s a conundrum that has puzzled entrepreneurs, researchers, and academics alike … Read More

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22 July - Blog

Transforming STEM Education: GDC’s I-NITIATE Program

In the swiftly evolving realm of Indian academia, innovation and entrepreneurship stand as crucial catalysts for advancement. Yet, amidst these burgeoning opportunities, many educational institutions lack structured support to fully … Read More

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5 June - Blog

GDC’s Impact on Academia-Industry Collaboration: A Success Story with XCarb® India Accelerator Program

Discover how the collaboration between GDC, ArcelorMittal, and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, India, is revolutionizing steelmaking decarbonization and nurturing startups through innovative mentorship. Read more to uncover the winning formula behind … Read More

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5 June - Blog

Nurturing Future Leadership Programme

The Nurturing Future Leadership Programme at IIT Madras, conducted from March 10th to 15th, 2024, was a pivotal initiative under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme. Designed to empower early-career … Read More

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5 June - Blog

GDC hosts 4th Annual Symposium

Dive into the highlights of this pivotal event where academia meets industry in India’s STEM realm. Explore insights on startups, academia-industry ties, and more! Read on for actionable strategies and … Read More

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5 June - Blog

Unraveling the Enigma of Sustainable Revenue for Startups

Unraveling the Enigma of Sustainable Revenue for Startups. Dive into our latest article to uncover the secrets behind startup success! Explore how prioritizing customer needs can lead to lasting revenue … Read More

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5 June - Blog

Navigating Entrepreneurship:
The I-NDUCT Program at GDC

Curious about diving into the startup world? Discover how GDC’s transformative program equips STEM researchers and students with essential skills for entrepreneurial success. Read more for insights into bridging the … Read More

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11 March - Blog

How I-NCUBATE helps deep-tech startups go from the lab to market?

The Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras, has completed 18 cohorts of its flagship I-NCUBATE program. Almost every startup that participated in the eight-week program found it to be transformational. What happens during those eight weeks? Read More

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10 March - Blog

GDC’s CEO chairs panel discussion at CII Connect conference

The 20th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) flagship ICT conference, CII Connect, was held in Chennai on November 26th and 27th. The theme of the conference was, “Building a sustainable deep technology ecosystem.” The event was hosted by the Tamil Nadu government and industry experts from across the globe participated via video conferencing. Read More

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10 March - Blog

The Emerging role of academicians and researchers in the Indian startup ecosystem: A discussion

The 10th Annual Deshpande Symposium was held as an online event in June this year. GDC conducted a panel discussion at the event, on the ‘Emerging role of academicians and researchers in the Indian startup ecosystem’. The panel comprised distinguished academicians from across India - Prof. Ravinder David Koilpillai from IIT Madras, Prof. J. Ramkumar from IIT Kanpur, Dr. Manish Arora from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and Ms. Poyni Bhatt, CEO of Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay. The discussion was moderated by R. Raghuttama Rao, CEO, GDC. Read More

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4 January - Blog

India needs Innovation across the spectrum

“There is a need to bridge key gaps in the startup ecosystem in India, and GDC is doing exactly that. I would like to take this initiative to a national level.” -Mr. Anil Agarwal, Additional Secretary (DPIIT), & Chief Guest for the FINALE Read More

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16 September - Blog

“Commercializing university research is the need of the hour”

“I learnt to be an entrepreneur the hard way – through trial and error. What should have taken me a mere 2-3 years took twice the time to complete,” says Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, Director, IIT Delhi. Read More

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16 September - Blog

Need to bridge industry-academia gap in startup ecosystem: Mr. Anil Agarwal

“There is a need to bridge key gaps in the startup ecosystem in India, and GDC is doing exactly that. I would like to take this initiative to a national level.” -Mr. Anil Agarwal, Additional Secretary (DPIIT), & Chief Guest for the FINALE Read More

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