IIT Ropar hosts E-Summit 2026

rupnagar (punjab): the indian institute of technology ropar on saturday inaugurated e-summit 2026, its annual entrepreneurship and innovation event, with a focus on fostering deep-tech startups and research-driven innovation.the two-day summit, themed 'pioneering the impossible', is being organised by the institute's e-cell in association with the technology business incubator foundation.speaking at the event, iit ropar director rajeev ahuja said the institute has emerged as a hub of deep-tech entrepreneurship, with over 450 startups incubated so far. he urged students and researchers to pursue innovation-led growth instead of conventional career paths.rajesh kumar pathak, secretary at the technology development board, highlighted funding opportunities available under the centre's research and development and innovation fund for early-stage startups.he said the board supports enterprises working on the development and commercialisation of indigenous technologies by providing financial assistance.officials said the summit aims to provide a platform for young innovators to showcase ideas, collaborate with industry experts and explore entrepreneurial opportunities.