8th UK-India Science and Innovation Council (SIC) Meeting | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation is encouraged to see continued momentum in UK-India science and technology cooperation, following the 8th UK-India Science and Innovation Council (SIC) meeting held on 12 October 2026.
The Indian delegation was led by Dr Jitendra Singh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, while the UK delegation was led by Rt. Hon. Jonathan Reynolds MP, UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Both sides re-affirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration under the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) and the India-UK MoU on Research and Innovation.
🔹 Key Outcomes:
✔️ A further £3 million investment announced by India’s Department of Science and Technology
✔️ Endorsement of the Thematic Analysis for the India-UK Research and Innovation Corridor
✔️ Launch of the InnoXchange Programme, connecting start-ups, incubators and accelerators across both nations
✔️ Agreement to explore a new partnership with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation
✔️ Introduction of the UK-India Technology Translation initiative, linking UK Catapults with India’s Science and Technology Clusters to drive technology development, validation, industry collaboration, pilot projects and commercialisation
As a delivery partner working at the intersection of UK-India innovation, BCKIC remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen this growing partnership.
Read the full joint statement here: https://lnkd.in/dEdpmPQw