IIT Ropar AWaDH SPRINT North Edition at IILM Gurugram

The Sprint North Edition at IILM University, Gurugram, is part of the landmark national initiative “100 Startups 100 Days”, jointly hosted by IIT Ropar and IILM University Gurugram, anchored by iHub AWaDH (DST-supported Technology Innovation Hub), Annam.ai (AI CoE, Ministry of Education), and IIT Ropar TBIF.

This edition features the high-level panel discussion “Beyond Borders: Unlocking the Future of DeepTech Investment”, bringing together VCs, incubators, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders to deliberate on shaping the future of India’s deep-tech landscape.

We are honored to welcome distinguished guests including:

• Smt. Rekha Sharma, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) & Former Chairperson, National Commission for Women (Chief Guest)
• Shri Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub
• Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar
• Dr. Padmakali Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IILM University

Alongside thought-provoking discussions, the event offers a curated networking platform for stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and co-create impactful solutions. As part of the Haryana Sprint, IIT Ropar will also invest in 10 promising startups and recognize 10 outstanding research ideas, marking a milestone in accelerating India’s deep-tech ecosystem in alignment with Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, and Digital India.

• Date: 12th September 2025
• Venue: IILM University, Sector 53, Gurugram