Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, urging scientists and deepβtech startups to deliver measurable, scalable technological outcomes within three years. The conclave gathered over 5,000 delegates, featured Nobel Laureate plenaries and thematic sessions linking foundational research with industrial scaleβup, AI, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.