22/04/2026
Namaskar all,
You are cordially invited to be a part of a special Pre-launch event of the upcoming book authored by Award Winning Mentor Shri. Umesh Rathod,“IP to IPO: Decolonizing Academic Startup Revolution – Building Innovation Ecosystems for Viksit Bharat 2047”, while also celebrating the global spirit of innovation and creativity promoted by the World Intellectual Property Organization on 26 April '26 (This Sunday)
Out of 126 Unicorns in India only 16 have some kind of patents, 35% of the GDP of USA is driven by Inventive technologies while its negligible in case of developing nations. Bharat can no longer afford to treat intellectual property as an afterthought if it aims to become a true innovation-led economy. As the country scales its startup ecosystem and invests in deep-tech, the real competitive advantage will lie not just in creating ideas, but in owning, protecting, and commercializing them. Strong IP frameworks enable researchers, startups, and institutions to convert knowledge into market-ready products, attract global investment, and build long-term enterprise value. Without a strategic focus on IP, India risks remaining a low-cost talent hub rather than emerging as a product-driven global leader; with it, the nation can accelerate its journey from “ideas to impact” and from IP creation to global IPOs. This year's theme for IP is Sports, as India gears up to host for Common Wealth Games and Olympics it's the right time we swing into action.
*📌 Event Highlights*
Pre-launch insights from the book IP to IPO
Expert talks on innovation, startups, and intellectual property
Panel discussion on academic entrepreneurship and commercialization
Interaction with ecosystem leaders, founders, and academicians
📍 *Register* by Scanning QR Code or clicking here:
https://forms.gle/WyobSAYK6i4UM4FM9
*Date:* April 26, 2026
*Venue:* National Gallery for Modern Arts, Colaba, Mumbai
*Time:* 10:30 PM – 12:30 PM
*_Entry by Invite only_*
This session is designed to help you understand how ideas can evolve into impactful ventures and how intellectual property plays a key role in this journey.
We look forward to your participation in this meaningful celebration.
Warm regards,
Team - Lean Campus Startups | www.umeshrathod.in
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