State to strengthen innovation ecosystem, investment ties and deep-tech collaboration
The Government of Bihar is participating in the Pan IIT Bangalore Summit 2026, scheduled in Bengaluru on May 16, as part of efforts to strengthen its technology and innovation ecosystem and expand engagement with industry and investors.
The summit, themed “Catalysing Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Nation Building,” will bring together IIT alumni, investors, technology leaders, startup founders, policymakers and academics to discuss artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, deep technology, entrepreneurship and emerging industrial opportunities.
According to an official communication issued by Rachna Patil, participation in the summit is seen as a strategic step toward advancing Bihar’s proposed “New Tech Hub” initiative and strengthening collaboration between government, academia, industry and investors.
As part of the engagement plan, Shri Ruhail Ranjan, Shri Abhishek Anand and Pritam Kumar have been identified to interact with stakeholders at the summit. The state is also considering hosting a future Pan IIT Alumni India or technology-focused summit in Bihar.
The initiative aligns with the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025, which offers incentives across sectors including IT, electronics, electric mobility, logistics, renewable energy, food processing and advanced manufacturing. The policy includes land support, capital subsidies, SGST reimbursement, employment-linked incentives and infrastructure assistance.
Ruhail Ranjan said Bihar is aiming to shift from being primarily a talent source to building a stronger internal innovation-driven economy.
He stated that engagement with the summit is intended to understand how innovation ecosystems are built and how government, academia and industry can collaborate for long-term investment and opportunity creation.
Pritam Kumar highlighted the establishment of AI Centres of Excellence at IIT Patna in partnership with the Government of India, Government of Bihar, Tiger Analytics and IIT Patna, focusing on agriculture, healthcare, robotics, education, wireless technologies and disaster management.
He also noted that the proposed Research Park at IIT Patna could strengthen the link between academic research and industry-led commercialisation.
Ashok Kumar said investment trends are increasingly driven by research capability, skilled talent, institutional support and policy continuity rather than incentives alone.
He added that Bihar’s engagement with the Pan IIT ecosystem reflects an effort to position the state within India’s evolving technology and innovation landscape.
The initiative reflects Bihar’s focus on combining research capability, institutional collaboration, skilled talent and policy continuity to support long-term industrial development.
