Sambalpur | IndustrialPunch : Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) reaffirmed its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting the successful organization of the MCL Startup Summit 2026, hosted by the Foundation for Technology and Business Incubation (FTBI), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela.
The summit was inaugurated by Shri Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance), MCL, in the presence of Shri Sambeet Saurav Nayak, Chief Vigilance Officer, MCL, Prof. Subrata Kumar Panda, President, FTBI, NIT Rourkela, and Shri Jyotirmay Sinha, General Manager (CSR), MCL.
The event served as a vibrant platform bringing together industry leaders, academicians, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and stronger industry-academia collaboration. It also opened new opportunities for collaborative research, pilot projects, and real-world technology implementation.
More than 25 startups incubated at FTBI, NIT Rourkela showcased their innovative solutions across a wide range of emerging sectors, including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Industry 4.0
- Robotics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Healthcare Technologies
- Clean Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Agritech
- Mining Technologies
- Deep Tech
Addressing the gathering, MCL officials highlighted the company’s continued focus on encouraging technology-driven innovation and building a robust startup ecosystem. Since 2020, MCL has been actively supporting FTBI, NIT Rourkela by strengthening incubation infrastructure, mentoring entrepreneurs, nurturing startups, and promoting innovation-led economic growth.
The summit reflects MCL’s broader vision of integrating technological innovation with the mining and industrial sectors while creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs and researchers to develop scalable, industry-ready solutions.
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