{
  "id": 12135465,
  "title": "Start-ups, investors, industry to meet at IIT Palakkad innovation summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/start-ups-investors-industry-to-meet-at-iit-palakkad-innovation-summit",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:05:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/start-ups-investors-industry-to-meet-at-iit-palakkad-innovation-summit/article71546535.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Technology Innovation Foundation (TECHIN) of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad is set to host an innovation summit from October 29 to 30 in Thiruvananthapuram. The event, named SAMAGRA 2.0: IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit 2026, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at the Hyatt Regency. Industries and IT Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty are the esteemed guests of honor.\n\nThe summit aims to bring together new ideas and technologies in various fields, including water and sanitation, medical technology, agriculture and food technology, and deep technology. It offers start-ups a chance to connect with potential customers and investors, explore new markets, seek funding, and liaise with government agencies and support organizations.\n\nIn addition to showcasing IIT Palakkad's research projects and technologies, the summit will also serve as a platform for industry to adopt such innovations and further develop them into commercial products. Over 500 participants, 40 start-ups, and 30 speakers are expected to attend the event. The program will consist of a start-up expo, technology showcases, plenary sessions, investor pitching sessions, and more than 100 one-to-one meetings between start-ups, investors, industry representatives, and researchers. Registration for the summit is open at samagra.techin-iitpkd.org.",
  "summary": "Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the meet named SAMAGRA 2.0: IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit 2026 to be held at Hyatt Regency on October 29 and 30",
  "key_points": [
    "IIT Palakkad hosts SAMAGRA 2.0 innovation summit on October 29-30",
    "Chief Minister and IT Minister attend as esteemed guests",
    "500+ participants, 40 startups, 30 speakers expected"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}