Since 2015, Startup Master Class (SMC) has evolved into a trusted platform for enabling deep-tech ventures through mentorship, funding, and partnerships. This summit extends that effort by connecting with GCCs, adding a critical dimension of scale and global reach. Co-creation here means more than dialogue; it is about designing collaborations that endure beyond the event. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, this forum lays the groundwork for impactful partnerships that will strengthen Bharat's position in the deep-tech landscape.
This flagship summit aims to bring together an influential cohort of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Deep Tech startups, policy makers, investors, and academic leaders to foster innovation, policy alignment, and strategic collaboration in India's evolving tech ecosystem. The event aligns with ongoing GCC-focused policy initiatives across several states and seeks to position IIT Kanpur as a vital innovation hub.
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SMC-IITK is India’s launchpad for deeptech-driven unicorns—a nexus of innovation, investment, and policy. Combining Bengaluru’s startup energy with IIT Kanpur’s deeptech leadership, it fuels the next wave of global tech breakthroughs. This is where the brightest minds, the most ambitious startups, and the world’s leading investors converge to build the future.
SMC-IITK is engineered to foster 10 sovereign Deep Tech unicorns in the next 10 years. By integrating research, funding, and execution, it creates a frictionless ecosystem for disruptive Deep Tech innovation in next gen frontier technologies.
Explore IoT’s impact in building smart ecosystems, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation.
Experience AI’s impact in driving automation, enhancing decision-making, and reshaping industries.
Discover groundbreaking semiconductor technologies that redefine the future of electronics and computing.
Witness drones and space tech revolutionizing automation and deep-space exploration.
Join an exclusive community of innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology in India and beyond.
Gain knowledge from industry experts on the latest advancements in semiconductor and quantum technologies.
Connect with researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to foster collaborations and career growth.
Engage in interactive sessions, workshops, and live demonstrations of emerging technologies.
Stay ahead with discussions on key trends like AI, IoT, and SpaceTech shaping the industry.
Our SPO Team was proud to be part of the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗚𝗖𝗖) 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 2025, held on 13–14 September and organized by Startup Master Class and the Alumni Association IIT Kanpur.
This landmark 2-day Summit brought together thought leaders from academia, industry, investors, technology firms, leading GCCs to foster collaboration, co-develop frontier technologies and accelerate India’s emergence as a DeepTech powerhouse.
As I reflect on the recent hashtag#GCCInnovationSummit 2025 hosted at Technopark IITK one insight resonates deeply: hashtag#GlobalCapabilityCenters are no longer peripheral to the hashtag#innovation story — they are emerging as global architects of technology and transformation!
Reflections on the GCC Innovation Summit 2025 at IIT Kanpur-
This flagship event successfully brought together Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Deep Tech Startups, and Academic Leaders to foster a collaborative ecosystem for innovation. It’s important to develop this echo-system which will bring in creativity, innovation and agility.