IKP Knowledge Park showcases 150 startups, plans new investments
TechX 2025 unveils India’s next wave of innovators at IKP Knowledge Park’s IKMC conference
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Hyderabad: IKP Knowledge Park inaugurated the 19th edition of its flagship annual event, the International Knowledge Millennium Conference (IKMC) 2025, in Hyderabad on Sunday. This year’s conference, themed “Beyond the Blueprint: Recalibrating Innovation for a Disrupted World,” spotlighted the convergence of innovation, investment, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
As part of IKMC 2025, IKP announced a series of strategic investments to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem: Up to Rs1 crore investment in Progen Foods, through the IKP Future Forward Fund; IKP Future Stars Awards, granting Rs5 lakh each to five young innovators under 25 years of age.
The event commenced with the inauguration of TechX: The Startup Innovation Showcase, which brought together 150 innovators and startups presenting cutting-edge technologies and market-ready solutions.
The showcase was inaugurated by Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary for Special Projects (SPEED) and Investment Cell, Chief Minister’s Office, and Prof Vijay Chandru, co-founder of Strand Life Sciences and CrisprBits.
Speaking at the launch, Ranjan commended IKP’s role in nurturing innovation.
“Biotechnology continues to be a strategic priority for the Government of Telangana, and IKP has been at the forefront of advancing this sector for over 25 years,” he said. “The TechX showcase reflects IKP’s commitment to empowering startups with funding, visibility, and collaboration opportunities—enabling them to scale innovations with global impact.”
Prof Chandru emphasised the transformative role of emerging biotech ventures, noting that “Biotechnology startups are driving innovations that can make a significant difference to society. TechX is a strong reflection of the cutting-edge work emerging from this sector and the potential it holds for the future.” These startups were selected through a competitive pitch session evaluated by leading investors and innovation experts.
The two-day conference brought together global thought leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers to deliberate on building tech sovereignty, strategic autonomy, and collaborative platforms in an increasingly interconnected yet fragmented global landscape.
