IIT Kanpur to host tech startup Abhivyakti from March 20

IIT Kanpur will host Abhivyakti 2026, its flagship startup showcase, on March 2021, 2026, at the IIT Kanpur campus. The event aims to accelerate the journey of research-driven innovations from laboratories to markets by fostering collaboration between startups, venture capitalists, industry leaders, academia, and policymakers. Abhivyakti 2026 will feature a startup exhibition, thematic panel discussions, founder interactions, investor engagements, and networking sessions, providing startups with opportunities to showcase their technologies and engage with key stakeholders across the innovation ecosystem.

The event will bring together startups, investors, corporates, policymakers, and research institutions to enable collaborations that support technology transfer and help transform research-led innovations into scalable solutions. Startups participating in Abhivyakti 2026 will represent diverse domains, including AgriTech, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), CleanTech, Cybersecurity, Defence & Aerospace, FinTech, IoT & Semiconductors, and MedTech.

IIT Kanpur also witnessed a homecoming as the Class of 1990 returned to campus for their Coral Jubilee Reunion, marking 35 years since graduation. The batch announced a collective pledge of Rs 13.2 crore to support IIT Kanpurs academic, research, and student-focused initiatives.