Vivek Kumar Sharma, Dr Nikhil Agarwal & Nikunj Parashar At R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026 | From Innovation To Induction

Vivek Kumar Sharma, IOFS, DDG/iDEX & COO/DIO, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Dr Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director, FITT-IIT Delhi, and Nikunj Parashar, Founder, Sagar Defence, discuss how to take cutting-edge defence innovation from lab to frontline induction. The panel breaks down funding, trials, procurement, and collaboration between start-ups, academia, and the services.