Our Initiatives

Bharat and Its Scientific Glory – National Competition (2025)

The ‘Bharat and Its Scientific Glory’ national competition, held in Ghaziabad on 12 April 2025, was a landmark initiative celebrating India’s rich scientific heritage through student-led research. Co-organised by HS Foundation, the event brought together over 260 participants from more than 11 states, showcasing interdisciplinary work across classical Indian knowledge systems. With 140+ entries and 30 finalist projects, the competition created a prestigious national platform for academic excellence and cultural rediscovery. Participants explored domains such as mathematics, medicine, architecture, and environmental science through the lens of traditional Indian frameworks. The event successfully bridged ancient wisdom with contemporary inquiry, reinforcing the relevance of India’s civilisational knowledge in modern scholarship.

BECon 2026 – Business & Entrepreneurship Conclave

BECon 2026, hosted at IIT Delhi from January 30 to February 1, stood as one of India’s most influential student-led entrepreneurship summits. As a key sponsor, HS Foundation contributed to advancing deep-tech innovation by supporting a platform that engaged over 60,000 individuals nationwide. The conclave brought together startups, investors, policymakers, and academic leaders through initiatives such as Moonshot 6.0, Blueprint, and the E-Raksha Hackathon. With participation from over 5,000 institutions and incubators, the event enabled high-impact networking, funding opportunities, and strategic collaborations. Anchored in the theme “Engineering the Mind of Machines,” BECon 2026 reinforced India’s position as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.

Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0 – Industry Acceleration Edition (2026)

The Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0, held on 12–13 February 2026 at IIT Delhi Technopark, emerged as a premier platform for accelerating deep-tech innovation in India. As an official Ecosystem Partner, HS Foundation played a pivotal role in connecting startups, investors, and industry stakeholders within a high-impact collaborative environment. The summit focused on bridging the critical gap between prototype development and market deployment, particularly in sectors such as AI, manufacturing, health-tech, and sustainability. Through exhibitions, investor sessions, and startup pitching forums, participants gained access to funding opportunities ranging from ₹10 to ₹50 lakhs. The event significantly strengthened the Haryana-NCR innovation ecosystem while advancing India’s broader vision of technology-led economic growth.

AI Impact in Biotech & MedTech Innovation – Pre-Summit Event (2026)

The ‘AI Impact in Biotech & MedTech Innovation – The Next Frontier’ event, held on 9 January 2026 at FITT-IIT Delhi, was an officially affiliated pre-summit of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Organised by HS Foundation in collaboration with Blockchain for Impact and FITT, the invite-only programme convened leading clinicians, researchers, investors, and policymakers. The event featured curated startup pitch sessions, keynote addresses, and panel discussions focused on the ethical, regulatory, and practical dimensions of AI in healthcare. Over 10 AI-driven startups presented innovative solutions across diagnostics, oncology, and digital health, engaging directly with 15+ venture capital funds. The initiative positioned HS Foundation at the forefront of India’s AI-health ecosystem while contributing meaningful insights to national and global policy dialogues.

ISBACON 2025 – Supporting Partner & Sponsor

HS Foundation proudly partnered with ISBACON 2025, the 17th annual conference of the Indian STEPs & Business Incubators Association, held at IIT Guwahati. The event convened over 300 delegates and key stakeholders from India’s startup, incubation, and policy ecosystem under the theme “Enabling the Enablers for a Viksit Bharat.” As a Supporting Partner, HS Foundation gained national visibility alongside leading institutions and government bodies. The conference facilitated high-impact discussions on deep-tech innovation, incubation ecosystems, and policy alignment. This engagement strengthened the Foundation’s positioning within India’s innovation and MedTech landscape.

FITT Forward 2025 – Knowledge Partner & Sponsor

HS Foundation participated as a Knowledge Partner at FITT Forward 2025, a flagship innovation summit hosted at IIT Delhi’s Research & Innovation Park. The two-day event brought together startups, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate deep-tech innovation and collaboration. HS Foundation contributed to key discussions, including the “CSR 2.0” panel, highlighting the role of technology in driving social impact. The summit provided strategic access to a high-quality startup pipeline and national-level stakeholders. This partnership reinforced the Foundation’s credibility and deepened its engagement within India’s academic-industrial innovation ecosystem.

Faculty to Classroom Program – Entrepreneurship Masterclass

The Faculty to Classroom Program was a 3-day residential masterclass organized by HS Foundation at FITT, IIT Delhi, aimed at empowering educators as catalysts of innovation. The program trained 63 faculty members from 35 institutions across tier-2 and tier-3 regions, equipping them with skills in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and incubation. Designed as a “train-the-trainer” model, it enables faculty to cascade innovation-driven learning to over 1.35 lakh students annually. The curriculum combined expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, and real-world startup case studies. This initiative represents a scalable and replicable model for democratizing innovation education across India.