- UK Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, UN, and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord Ahmad, is visiting India to strengthen science, research, and innovation links and to announce the UK-India Health-Tech Bootcamp winners.
- The visit emphasizes the UK’s commitment to deepen partnerships in science, technology, and innovation areas globally and build a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.
- The visit includes visits to cultural sites and high-tech research facilities in Jodhpur, New Delhi, and Hyderabad and meetings with senior Indian Ministers and officials, such as Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
London, UK – In a move that demonstrates the UK government’s commitment to forging stronger commercial links with India, boosting tech and innovation ties between the two countries is set to be a priority for the coming years.
Over the past few decades, India has established itself as a burgeoning tech and innovation hub, with a rapidly growing startup ecosystem and a wealth of tech talent. With the UK also having a thriving tech sector, there is much scope for collaboration and mutual benefit.
The announcement comes after recent high-level talks between the UK and Indian governments, in which both sides pledged to deepen their economic and cultural ties. As part of this, there will be a renewed emphasis on joint ventures, trade missions and cultural exchanges focused on technology and innovation.
The UK already has a strong presence in India’s tech scene, with companies such as Accenture, Infosys, and IBM all having a significant presence in the country. However, there is still much scope for growth, with the UK government keen to tap into India’s pool of tech talent and potentially establish partnerships with Indian startups.
Speaking about the upcoming initiatives, the UK’s Minister for International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena, said: “India is a key market for the UK, with a wealth of opportunities for collaboration and mutual benefit. By prioritizing our tech and innovation ties, we can further strengthen the bond between our two countries and drive innovation and growth.”
The move has been welcomed by business leaders in the UK and India, who see great potential in a closer partnership. Ravi Kailas, CEO of the Indian company Mytrah Energy, stated that “strengthening UK-India tech ties is essential for unlocking the potential of both countries, and for driving progress in fields such as renewable energy and smart cities.”
Overall, this announcement represents a significant step forward in the UK’s ambition to be a major player in the global tech scene. With India’s tech sector continuing to grow at a rapid pace, forging a closer partnership is likely to bring great benefits to both countries in the years to come.