Ms. Radhika Bhandari, Vice President, Indus University and Director, Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA) participated as a panelist in Drone & Space Technology Summit 2026 at Narayani Heights, Ahmedabad in a fireside chat titled “Innovation Without Boundaries: Strengthening Industry-Academia Partnerships for India’s Space Economy.”
The focus of the discussion was on the importance of increased collaboration between academia, industry, research institutions, government and startups to foster innovation and drive the development of India's space economy.
As the representative of Indus University, Bhandari presented the vision of the university to build a robust space and aviation education ecosystem with a multidisciplinary approach to learning, industry-integrated curricula, research collaborations and startup incubation.
She also pointed out the importance of Indus University and WIIA in enhancing the aviation and aerospace education and training of students in the emerging space sector.
The summit was attended by both academicians and industry leaders who shared their perspectives on the changing NewSpace ecosystem and the need for greater industry-academic collaboration to foster innovation.
Indus University's involvement underscored its commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and future-oriented education, reinforcing its mission to equip the next generation of professionals with the skills needed to thrive in India's expanding space industry.
Indus University Highlights Industry-Academia Collaboration at Drone & Space Technology Summit 2026
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