IIT Hyderabad inaugurated MSME Tech Connect 2026, a three-day national platform designed to accelerate technology commercialization and strengthen collaboration between industry and academia. Organized under the MSME-SCIP Programme, the event brings together startups, MSMEs, corporates, investors, researchers, and policymakers to fast-track innovations from labs to market applications.
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H) has launched MSME Tech Connect 2026 at its Kandi campus, running from February 19 to 21. The event is organized under the MSME-SCIP Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, and aims to bridge the gap between technology creators and industry adopters.
The initiative provides a national platform for innovators, startups, MSMEs, corporates, investors, and policymakers to collaborate on technology adoption, commercialization, and co-creation. By showcasing ready-to-deploy and pilot-stage technologies, the event seeks to validate market demand and accelerate real-world deployment.
Key highlights from the event include
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Launch of MSME Tech Connect 2026 at IIT Hyderabad’s Kandi campus
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Organized under the MSME-SCIP Programme of the Ministry of MSME
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Focus on accelerating technology commercialization and industry–academia collaboration
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Participation from startups, MSMEs, corporates, investors, researchers, and policymakers
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Showcasing of ready-to-deploy and pilot-stage technologies for industrial adoption
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Platform designed to fast-track innovations from labs to market applications
Industry experts note that MSME Tech Connect 2026 reflects India’s growing emphasis on fostering innovation ecosystems that empower small and medium enterprises. The event is expected to strengthen the MSME sector by enabling access to cutting-edge technologies, investment opportunities, and collaborative research.
Sources: Telangana Today, The Hans India, IIT Hyderabad Official Website