Lucknow, Feb. 4 -- Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi visited the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) campus on Tuesday to engage with the institute's thriving ecosystem of deep-tech innovation, research, and defence-related technology development. A spokesperson of Indian Navy in its X handle wrote: "Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi's interaction with the leadership at IIT-K focused on exploring avenues to strengthen institutional collaboration, aimed at aligning cutting-edge academic research with the #IndianNavy's operational requirements." Measures to facilitate an effective transition of technology from laboratories to the fleet were deliberated. The CNS reaffirmed the Indian Navy's commitment to leveraging India's academic and innovation ecosystem. The CNS was introduced to select deep-tech start-ups in defence and allied domains, showcasing indigenous solutions in advanced materials, autonomy, sensing, cyberresilience, and dual use technologies. Welcoming the CNS, prof Braj Bhushan, deputy director, IIT Kanpur, said: "It is a privilege for IIT Kanpur to host Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and showcase the institute's growing contributions to deep-tech innovation and defence-oriented research. His visit reaffirms the importance of strong collaboration between academia, start-ups, and the armed forces in building indigenous, mission-critical technologies." Adm Tripathi visited the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC). He interacted closely with all participating start-ups, gaining insights into their cutting-edge innovations. Encouraging the innovators, Adm Tripathi said, "The spirit of innovation demonstrated here is truly inspiring. Technologies born in institutions like IIT Kanpur are vital for shaping a secure and self-reliant future for our nation. I urge these start-ups to continue pushing boundaries and contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, where India stands at the forefront of global technological leadership."...