The conclave aims to strengthen ties between industry and academia, paving the way for collaborative innovation and IP-driven growth.
Chennai | July 23, 2025 — The 1st edition of the “Innovate in Tamil Nadu (IN2TN) IP Conclave” will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin on July 30, 2025, at the prestigious Anna Centenary Library, Chennai. Organized by the Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT), the conclave is themed “Intellectual Powerhouse: Transforming Tamil Nadu into the Innovation Capital of India”, and is positioned to catalyze industry-academia collaboration in IP creation, protection, and commercialization.
A Strategic Push Towards IP Leadership
Conceived as part of Tamil Nadu’s broader innovation blueprint, the conclave was announced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in June 2024 by Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services. He emphasized Tamil Nadu’s leadership in patent filings, driven by the state’s thriving Deep Tech ecosystem.
“IN2TN aims to deepen IP awareness, unlock tech transfer opportunities, and elevate Tamil Nadu’s position as a national leader in innovation,” Dr. Thiaga Rajan stated.
Bringing Together the Innovation Ecosystem
The IP Conclave will convene a cross-section of researchers, startups, industry leaders, policy makers, and global investors through:
- Expert talks & fireside chats
- Masterclasses tailored for researchers, students & founders
- Innovation showcases and tech pitches
- Panel discussions focused on strategic IP development
“Creating & leveraging IP and bridging the knowledge-to-industry gap are central goals of this conclave,” shared Thiru. Brajendra Navnit, I.A.S., Principal Secretary for IT & Digital Services.
Global & National Partnerships
The event features collaboration with leading organizations including:
- WIPO, Indian Patent Office, NRDC, AICTE
- NASSCOM, ASME, C-DAC, STPI, I-STEM
- Industry stalwarts like Bosch, Mahindra & Mahindra, and other national & global investors
“These partnerships underscore Tamil Nadu’s ambition to build a robust IP ecosystem,” said Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO of iTNT Hub.
Dedicated Masterclass Series A key highlight is a day-long set of IP Masterclasses, covering:
- Basics of IP Filing & Protection
- IP for Startups: Innovation Safeguards
- Copyrights & Trademarks: Brand Protection
- Licensing & Commercialization Strategies
- Emerging Trends in Tech Patents — including AI advancements
Conclave Highlights Include:
- Academia’s role in tech development
- Corporate adoption of open innovation
- Bridging emerging technologies with industry
- Evaluating IP strength for deep-tech investment
- Global IP trends and commercialization pathways
- Women’s contribution to tech and innovation
- Navigating the evolving landscape of copyright law
Tamil Nadu continues to solidify its reputation as a hotbed of innovation and IP excellence, and the IN2TN IP Conclave is set to become a flagship forum for shaping India’s innovation future.
