New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 was launched at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together more than 3,000 participants, including Nobel laureates, scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders.

The event aims to explore advancements across 11 thematic areas - from artificial intelligence and quantum technology to sustainable energy and healthcare innovation.

During the inaugural ceremony, Prime Minister Modi launched the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, a Rs 1-lakh-crore corpus aimed at stimulating private-sector investment in research and development.

The fund is designed to improve capital availability for high-risk, high-impa...