Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 16 January 2026
Galgotias University Inaugurates IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre to Boost Deep-Tech Startups
Exam-focused facts from the 16 January 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The centre aims to support early-stage startups, promote deep-tech innovation, and bridge the gap between research and real-world application.
- Two strategic MoUs were signed—between Galgotias University and the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, and between Galgotias University and Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi—for joint research, faculty and student exchange, co-creation of deep-tech startups, shared labs, and incubation programmes.
- The collaborations are expected to strengthen the innovation pipeline by translating academic research into market-ready solutions, enhancing funding access, and creating nationwide pathways for student entrepreneurs and startups.