Chanakya University Hosts Space-Tech Leaders in Bengaluru

Chanakya University hosted the inaugural Chanakya Convergence Forum in Bengaluru to connect academia and the space technology industry. The event focused on India’s space economy and the next decade of development.

Forum Insights and Leadership Perspectives

Dr. S. Somanath, Chancellor of Chanakya University and former ISRO Chairman, spoke at the event. He emphasized the necessity of sustained investment in space research for national development.

Panel discussions at the gathering highlighted several critical needs for the sector:

• Increased innovation and policy support
• Closer alignment between academic research and industrial application

New Initiatives and Fellowships

The event marked the launch of two major programs designed to foster industry-aligned research and commercialization. These initiatives connect academic institutions directly with commercial and technological stakeholders.

Key program launches included:

• The Centre for Technology Development and Consultancy, aimed at facilitating technology co-development and commercialization
• The Chanakya SpaceTech Fellowship (2026-27), connecting young researchers with industry-sponsored projects in satellite communications, robotics, and hyperspectral imaging

Broader Stakeholder Engagement

The gathering drew a diverse group of participants from across the technological and financial ecosystems. Representatives from space-tech companies, venture capital firms, and academic institutions attended the event.

These interactions reinforced the host institution’s commitment to building an ecosystem of entrepreneurship and industry-aligned research.