In a major diplomatic and technological stride, India, Australia, and Canada have officially established a new trilateral technology and innovation alliance, named the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership. Announced on November 22, 2025, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, this alliance aims to expand cooperation on critical and emerging technologies. The partnership will place a strong emphasis on green energy innovation, building resilient supply chains—particularly in critical minerals—and examining the development and mass adoption of artificial intelligence to improve citizens' lives.
Domestically, India is significantly bolstering its research and development ecosystem. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emerging Science and Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 and launched a substantial ₹1 lakh crore fund. This fund is designed to promote private sector-driven investments in research and development, fostering an environment of innovation and technological advancement across the country.
Further demonstrating its commitment to scientific engagement, the kick-off event for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 was hosted by the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram. The main festival, scheduled from December 6 to 9 in Chandigarh, will operate under the theme "Vigyan Se Samruddhi: For Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (Science for Prosperity: For Self-Reliant India), aiming to unite scientists, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and the public to enhance India's scientific capabilities.
In the realm of Artificial Intelligence, Google India's Country Manager, Preeti Lobana, highlighted the crucial role of responsible and trusted AI usage for India's technology-led transformation. Speaking at Google's 'Safe and Trusted AI' event on November 21, 2025, Lobana stressed that trust and safety are prerequisites for the widespread adoption of AI, which is foundational to achieving 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).
Adding to the nation's scientific achievements, a Bengaluru-based DST institute (CeNS) has developed a breakthrough cathode activation technique that significantly improves the performance of Zinc-Ion Batteries (ZIBs). This advancement holds promise for future energy storage solutions.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, also addressed the evolving landscape of global jurisprudence, urging its urgent adaptation to challenges posed by emerging technologies such as deep ocean exploration, space debris, and artificial intelligence. He further noted India's substantial progress in its space economy and biotechnology sector.
In other news, the Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology (TrEST) Research Park inaugurated its first satellite centre at Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET). This initiative aims to strengthen industry-academic collaboration, promote innovation, and facilitate the commercialization of new technologies.
Meanwhile, the launch of Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service in India has been delayed to Q1 2026, with the company citing ongoing construction of local servers to ensure reduced latency for Indian gamers.