India and the United States on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies and expand joint efforts in artificial intelligence, defense, space, quantum computing, clean energy and telecommunications.
Both countries have emphasized the value of talent exchange and scientific collaboration, fostered by partnerships between institutions such as the Association of American Universities and the IITs.
The signing was attended by Priyank Kharge, Minister of IT, Biotechnology; Rahul Sharma, Managing Director, USIBC India; and Christopher Hodges, US Consul General, Chennai.
50 start-ups
Earlier at the summit, the government also showcased 50 innovative start-up products and solutions covering IT/ITeS, AgriTech, MedTech, CleanTech, AI, DeepTech, IoT, Cybersecurity, AVGC, SaaS and ESDM.
These products are designed and developed by start-ups incubated in GoK-supported K-tech Innovation Hubs, CoEs or TBIs. Most of these start-ups are incubated in K-tech Innovation Hubs, Centers of Excellence and technology business incubators.
“The showcased solutions reflect Karnataka’s strength in multi-disciplinary innovation and problem-solving across industries,” said Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman, KEONICS.
Published – 19 Nov 2025 23:33 IST
