UD Impact India Debuts with Industry and Ecosystem Leaders

New Delhi, India – UD Impact India celebrated its official launch with an opening ceremony held on 14 March 2026 at 145 Café & Bar, CyberHub, Gurgaon. The event brought together around 50 industry leaders, founders, academic representatives, and ecosystem partners from across India and Korea to mark the beginning of a new platform dedicated to fostering collaboration between the two countries.

The gathering included representatives from organizations such as The Circle, Siemens, KOCCA India, Good Neighbors India, Smile Foundation, StartupTN (Tamil Nadu Startup & Innovation Mission), Venexa Legal, Sanchi Connect, and Inhouse Digital Production, I-kets, along with entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals actively involved in the startup and innovation ecosystem.

Participants also included representatives from academic institutions and innovation centres such as MIET Incubation Forum, Mewar University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and the Korean Education Centre at the Embassy of Korea. Their presence reflected the growing importance of partnerships between universities, industry, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in supporting innovation and knowledge exchange.

During the ceremony, speakers emphasized the importance of international cooperation in driving innovation and sustainable growth. The event introduced the vision of UD Impact India, which aims to act as a bridge connecting entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions from the Indian and Korean ecosystems.

Through this initiative, UD Impact India seeks to support startups, encourage collaboration, and facilitate opportunities for knowledge sharing and partnership development.

Several distinguished guests shared their perspectives on emerging opportunities in technology, social impact, and entrepreneurship. They highlighted how stronger collaboration between India and Korea can create meaningful opportunities for startups, research institutions, and industry partners.

The opening ceremony also reflected the broader mission of UD Impact India to create a collaborative platform where innovators, educators, and business leaders can work together to address challenges and develop impactful solutions. By bringing together stakeholders from different sectors, the initiative aims to contribute to the growth of both ecosystems while encouraging long-term partnerships.

The launch event marked an important milestone for UD Impact India, as it began its journey to connect innovators, institutions, and industry leaders across the Indian and Korean ecosystems and to support the development of future collaborations between the two countries.