{"id":574844,"date":"2026-07-08T09:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/574844\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:48:25","slug":"national-stock-exchange-nse-mumbai-hosts-the-grand-launch-of-ip-to-ipo-decolonizing-academic-startup-revolution-building-innovation-ecosystems-for-viksit-bharat-2047","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/574844\/","title":{"rendered":"National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai hosts the grand launch of \u201cIP to IPO: Decolonizing Academic Startup Revolution \u2013 Building Innovation Ecosystems for Viksit Bharat 2047\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai hosts the grand launch of \u201cIP to IPO: Decolonizing Academic Startup Revolution \u2013 Building Innovation Ecosystems for Viksit Bharat 2047\u201d\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783504105_39_image.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>A National Dialogue on Transforming Ideas into Intellectual Property, Startups, Enterprises and Global\u00a0Innovation Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mumbai, 11 June 2026:\u00a0The National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai witnessed the grand launch of the book <strong>\u201cIP to IPO:\u00a0Decolonizing Academic Startup Revolution \u2013 Building Innovation Ecosystems for Viksit Bharat 2047\u201d<\/strong>,\u00a0authored by <strong>Shri Umesh Rathod, Founder \u2013 Lean Campus Startups and Innovation Ecosystem Mentor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The landmark event brought together distinguished leaders from government, industry, academia,\u00a0startups, investment, intellectual property, incubation, research, and innovation ecosystems to\u00a0deliberate on India&#8217;s journey from Intellectual Property creation to Enterprise creation and the role of\u00a0academic institutions in building an innovation-led Bharat.\u00a0The book presents a vision to transform universities and research institutions into engines of innovation\u00a0by bridging the gap between research, patents, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and economic\u00a0value creation.<\/p>\n<p>The event was graced by eminent dignitaries including<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\n<li>Hon\u2019ble Shri Ashish Shelar Ji, Minister for\u00a0Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence &amp;\u00a0Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Hon\u2019ble Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha Ji, Minister for Skill Development &amp;\u00a0Entrepreneurship,\u00a0Government of Maharashtra;<\/li>\n<li>Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan Ji, MD &amp;\u00a0CEO, National Stock Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar Ji<\/li>\n<li>Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma Ji, former\u00a0Director, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai and other distinguished leaders from the\u00a0innovation ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The programme commenced with the invocation of Goddess Saraswati, symbolising knowledge,\u00a0creativity, and learning, followed by\u00a0 discussions around the central theme of \u201cIP to IPO\u201d \u2014 converting\u00a0ideas into innovation, innovation into intellectual property, intellectual property into enterprises, and\u00a0enterprises into national value creation.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the vision behind the book, Shri Umesh Rathod highlighted the need for India to move\u00a0beyond being a consumer of technology and emerge as a creator of globally competitive technologies\u00a0and enterprises.\u00a0He emphasized that Indian universities must evolve beyond traditional academic roles and become\u00a0innovation hubs where research,\u00a0 entrepreneurship, startups, and industry collaboration come together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe journey from IP to IPO represents the journey from knowledge creation to economic and societal\u00a0impact. India&#8217;s classrooms, laboratories, and research centres have the potential to become the\u00a0foundation of the next generation of global enterprises,\u201d he said.\u00a0Keynote Address by Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan<\/p>\n<p>Delivering the keynote address, Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD &amp;\u00a0CEO, National Stock Exchange,\u00a0highlighted the importance of strengthening the pathway from innovation to capital markets.\u00a0He emphasized the need for stronger mechanisms that enable startups and research-driven enterprises\u00a0to scale, access investment, and contribute towards India&#8217;s economic growth story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Message from Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar :\u00a0<\/strong>Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, who has contributed the foreword to the book, shared a\u00a0special message highlighting the importance of innovation-led development and strengthening India&#8217;s\u00a0intellectual property ecosystem.\u00a0He emphasized the need for transforming academic knowledge into impactful innovations that can\u00a0address societal challenges and contribute towards nation-building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contribution of Academic and Innovation Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma graced the occasion with his esteemed presence and enriched\u00a0the event with his remarkable legacy in science, research, innovation, and academic excellence.\u00a0His lifelong contribution to scientific advancement continues to inspire generations of researchers,\u00a0innovators\u00a0and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panel Discussion: \u201cDecolonizing Academic Startup Revolution\u201d &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>A special panel discussion was organised on the theme:\u00a0\u201cDecolonizing Academic Startup Revolution\u201d.\u00a0The discussion focused on creating stronger bridges between academia, intellectual property,\u00a0incubation, startups, investment, and industry.<\/p>\n<p>The panel explored key themes including:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Academic entrepreneurship<br \/>\u2022 Commercialisation of research<br \/>\u2022 Startup creation from universities<br \/>\u2022 Intellectual property protection<br \/>\u2022 Innovation-driven institution building<br \/>\u2022 India&#8217;s roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047<\/p>\n<p>The panel featured experts and ecosystem leaders:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Adv. Persis Hodiwalla \u2013 JP Legal Corp<br \/>\u2022 Shri Prasad Menon \u2013 President, ISBA<br \/>\u2022 Shri Nikhil Chandwani \u2013 Author, Influencer &amp; Founder, Santerra Industries<br \/>\u2022 Shri Anish Maheshwari \u2013 MD &amp; CEO, VSure Investment Affairs<br \/>\u2022 Madan Sundar Das Prabhu Ji \u2013 ISKCON Pune<\/p>\n<p>The event also hosted the first edition of the IP to IPO Awards 2026, recognising distinguished\u00a0individuals and institutions contributing towards innovation, entrepreneurship, education, incubation,\u00a0investment, intellectual property\u00a0and ecosystem development.\u00a0The awards celebrated changemakers who are contributing towards building a stronger innovation\u00a0economy and supporting India&#8217;s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Ecosystem Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful execution of the initiative was strengthened through the support of various ecosystem\u00a0partners including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\n<li>Venue Partner: National Stock Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor Partner: Global Advertising<\/li>\n<li>Associate Partner: SIDBI<\/li>\n<li>Media Partners: Success Stories, Pable Films, Hamara Mahanagar<\/li>\n<li>Wardrobe Partner: Taylor Smart<\/li>\n<li>Startup Ecosystem Partner: VSure Investment Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Incubation Partner: ISBA<\/li>\n<li>IP Partner: Incdy<\/li>\n<li>Patent Strategists: Artemis Law Associates<\/li>\n<li>Event Partner: Viki India<\/li>\n<li>Execution Partner: Lean Campus Startups<\/li>\n<li>Curation Partner: Research Alpha Consulting<\/li>\n<li>Decolonizing Partner: Prachyam<\/li>\n<li>Community Partners: Savishkar India, Manas Parivar<\/li>\n<li>Good Times Partners: Janmatitithi, Amardeep Metals<\/li>\n<li>Engagement Partner: Velos Media<\/li>\n<li>CleanTech Partner: Amlan River Corp<\/li>\n<li>Hospitality Partners: Missal Katta, Yesur Moringa Soup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Towards Viksit Bharat 2047<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The launch of \u201cIP to IPO\u201d represents a larger movement towards building an innovation ecosystem\u00a0where ideas are nurtured, protected, commercialised, and scaled into enterprises.\u00a0The initiative reinforces the belief that India&#8217;s future growth will be driven by collaboration between\u00a0academia, government, industry, startups, investors, and innovators.\u00a0The vision of IP to IPO is to create a pathway where knowledge becomes innovation, innovation\u00a0becomes intellectual property, intellectual property becomes enterprise, and enterprise becomes a\u00a0contributor to national development.\u00a0Viksit Bharat 2047 will be powered by ideas, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the collective\u00a0aspirations of India\u2019s innovators.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Newsletter\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" 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