First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre:
Union Education Minister of India inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus during his UAE visit.
- First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre is a premier innovation hub established outside India under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
- Launched in: September 2025, at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus.
- Objective is To promote innovation, research, and entrepreneurship among students and young professionals, To strengthen India–UAE collaboration in education, sustainability, and technology-driven solutions.
- Functions:
- Incubate start-ups and mentor innovators.
- Provide infrastructure and labs for cutting-edge research.
- Encourage joint student exchange, teacher training, and skill-building programs.
- Act as a bridge for global knowledge-sharing and innovation networks.
- Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Organisation: Implemented by NITI Aayog.
