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[The Startup Club @startupclublive]

IIT Madras is establishing its first US center in Menlo Park, a calculated move to embed India's deep-tech pipeline directly into Silicon Valley.

[ITA @TradeGov]

The largest 🇺🇲 @SelectUSA Investment Summit 🇺🇲 in history comes to a wrap!

This year’s Investment Summit:
⭐ Catalyzed $56 billion+ in new and planned investment commitments, including a record $2.5 billion in announcements made during the Summit and tens of billions more in ongoing and planned investments.
⭐ Welcomed 5,500+ attendees from a record 100+ international markets and included 1,100+ economic developers from all 55 U.S. states and territories.

Read more about the milestone event: https://t.co/oYjdmtE2i6

[U.S. Commercial Service India @USCSIndia]

As Ambassador Gor noted, the shared goal of reaching $500B in U.S.-India trade reflects the scale of opportunity ahead

[Ambassador Sergio Gor @USAmbIndia]

Thrilled to have had a chance to visit @iitmadras. Had inspiring conversations with multiple professors and students pushing the frontiers of research, and got to witness incredible new innovations.

[Fortune India @FortuneIndia]

IIT Madras’ international arm has launched its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, to boost global research partnerships, innovation, and help Indian deep-tech startups scale internationally.

(@joecmathew reports)

#IITMadras #DeepTech #Startups

https://t.co/FC9HIEBe8Q

[India Weekly @india_weekly]

India's IIT-Madras to open first center in US with $7.5 million investment

#IITMadras #Innovation #DeepTech #Startups #SiliconValley #IndiaUS #HigherEducation #Technology #GlobalExpansion #ResearchAndDevelopment

https://t.co/MlQJGmrPz5

[Venks @TheVenks]

🧠IIT Madras Global Research Foundation unveiled a $7.5 million Menlo Park hub at California 🇺🇸

This is part of their 5 years plan to open global nodes for IITM registerd Deep tech startups to have🧑‍🔬 innovation partnerships , 📈 access to markets and 💰 investors in major markets including US , Europe , SE Asia etc., with over 15 centres scaled & modelled market specific conditions.

Current centre in California has already started facilitating few Deep tech startups from IITM and they are likely to start a new one on East coast to tap the most 👍🏽

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation is also exploring membership based scheme for supporting startups beyond the current IITM registered ones , I feel @TheStartupTN with TN colleges tech ecosystems
& Other Techprenuers should utilise this mature launchpad to new markets 🙂

Also hopefully the VC , PE investors ecosystem also mushroom more around this anchor mutually benefiting the feed of exciting deep tech startups & for startup founders eliminating any apprehensions about startup funding ecosystem in Chennai / TN 🙂

Read More:
https://t.co/Wck6jKyo66

[Sanjay Bajpai @SanjayB45564141]

IIT-Madras launches centre in California, to be launchpad for Indian deep-tech start-ups
https://t.co/bMisltjP0Q

via NaMo App

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

From Chennai to Silicon Valley

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation has announced its first U.S. centre in Menlo Park, California, at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 — marking a major step in taking Indian deep-tech innovation to the global stage.

With a planned investment of US$ 7.5 million, the centre will support Indian deep-tech startups with access to global markets, venture ecosystems, mentorship, research collaborations, and industry partnerships.

Established in partnership with CA Startups, the Menlo Park centre aims to strengthen the India–U.S. innovation corridor while accelerating translational research, startup incubation, and commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies.

The initiative also reflects IIT Madras’ growing global vision to empower students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators through meaningful international collaborations.

As part of advancing its international innovation footprint, IITM Global has also planned an East Coast Centre.

@iitmadras @iitmglobal @USAndIndia @ogeiitm

#IITMadras #DeepTech #Innovation #SiliconValley

[CAstartups @CAstartupsOrg]

@iitmadras @iitmglobal @ePlaneCompany @IndianEmbassyUS @CGISFO

[Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) @State_SCA]

India sends large delegation to SelectUSA with huge results! @State_SCA was thrilled to welcome them. This is the U.S.-India partnership in action!

[Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) @State_SCA]

India is investing in America at #SelectUSA! 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 Historic deals in tech, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals announced today have unlocked over $20.5 billion in investment. This is a RECORD-BREAKING moment: Indian investments at #SelectUSA 2026 represent the single largest amount from any country in 2026.

[Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra @AmbVMKwatra]

Had an insightful conversation with Thirumalai Madhavnarayan, Head of IITM Global, and the brilliant founders of five IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech startups — Atri AI, Zerowatt, Satori XR, Greenvironment, and @ePlaneCompany — on the sidelines of the #SelectUSASummit. 🇮🇳💡
Truly inspired by the impressive work these young tech leaders showcased. We spoke about exciting new opportunities in India and US tech ecosystem. The future of India-US innovation collaboration is bright! @iitmadras @iitmglobal

[Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra @AmbVMKwatra]

Delighted to speak with the Indian Business and Startup Delegation participating in the #SelectUSA Summit.

Underscored their role in achieving India’s goal of #ViksitBharat by 2047 through greater investment in our tech and manufacturing space and positioning India as a reliable node in the global supply chain.

[CAstartups @CAstartupsOrg]

Honored to exchange an MoU betw https://t.co/Ti5li2o7rN & IITM Global Foundation @iitmadras in the presence of Hon'ble Indian EAM @DrSJaishankar 🇮🇳🇺🇸

Together, we are building a gateway for Indian innovation to go global, fostering startup growth & research collaboration 2Jan26

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

My interaction with students at @iitmadras #Chennai
https://t.co/9DcdQqJtf9

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Pleased to inaugurate the #IITMadras Global Research Foundation, an initiative aimed at strengthening the Institute’s international outreach.

Also witnessed the exchange of MOUs between @iitmadras and leading industry, academic & government partners from multiple countries.

🇩🇪 🇲🇾 🇦🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇺🇸 🇸🇬

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Joined the @iitmadras Festival Fortnight in Chennai today.

@ShaastraIITM #OpenHouse #Saarang

Always a pleasure to interact with our youthful talent. Encouraging to see their keen interest in world affairs.

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

IIT Madras today took a historic step towards global leadership with the launch of the IITM Global Research Foundation by Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr S. Jaishankar, marking the institute’s vision to become the world’s first Multinational University.

IITM Global is conceived as a strategic platform to expand IIT Madras’ international footprint by enabling global research collaborations, innovation, startups, academic programmes and technology transfer, positioning the institute as a globally networked hub for education, entrepreneurship and societal impact.

The occasion also marked the inauguration of IITM Festival Fortnight, bringing together the Open House, Shaastra 2026 (2–6 January) and Saarang 2026 (8–12 January), which will open IIT Madras’ laboratories, innovation centres and cultural spaces to the public.

Addressing the gathering, Dr S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of confident global engagement, effective communication and leveraging India’s institutional strengths to create international impact.

With high-impact global partnerships across the US, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific, IITM Global will advance joint research, startup collaboration, talent exchange and deep-tech innovation—taking the IIT Madras ecosystem to the world.

@DrSJaishankar @iitmadras @ShaastraIITM

Watch it here: https://t.co/lhehDBpdSv

#IITMadras #IITMGlobal #GlobalCollaboration #Shaastra2026

[CAstartups @CAstartupsOrg]

What a way to start 2026! ✨
We are incredibly proud to announce that https://t.co/Ti5li2o7rN has officially signed an MoU with the IITM Global Foundation today at IIT Madras.
The ceremony was graced by the Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar (@drsjaishankar)

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

Glimpses from the visit of Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Govt f India, Shri Dr. S. Jaishankar to IIT Madras for the inauguration of IITM Festival Fortnight - Shaastra & Saarang 2026 and the launch of IITM Global Research Foundation, celebrating global vision, ideas and innovation in motion.

@iitmadras @DrSJaishankar @ShaastraIITM @Saarang_IITM

#Shaastra2026 #saarang2026 #IITMadras