A robust innovation ecosystem—anchored in collaboration among academia, industry, startups, and government—is critical for turning ideas into scalable, sustainable solutions. This session will reflect on the progress made so far and identify key enablers needed to accelerate innovation at the grassroots and institutional levels. The discussion will aim to chart a roadmap for embedding innovation across sectors, ensuring it becomes an engine for equitable and sustainable development. The session will explore opportunities in Kerala for an innovation led development.
Dr. P. V. Unnikrishnan
Member Secretary, Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council
Anoop Ambika
CEO, Kerala Startup Mission
Abhishek Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, YuWaah, UNICEF
Osama Manzar
Founder & Director, Digital Empowerment Foundation
Santhosh Kurup Moderator
TVET Specialist
Dr Manoj A S
Head Learning and Development, K-DISC