DWIH New Delhi
DWIH New Delhi
DWIH New Delhi promotes the German research landscape in India and strengthens ties between the Indian and German academic and scientific communities through collaboration. Find out more about who we are and what we do.
Topics
Topics
The German Centre for Research and Innovation - DWIH New Delhi supports the exchange of ideas in areas of knowledge that will be critical in the future through events, networking and showcasing the work of German and international scholars. We focus on topics particular to the Indian research and innovation landscape, as well as the single, unifying topic chosen by the program committee for all five DWIH each year.
Network
Network
DWIH New Delhi has a vast and expanding network of supporters comprising of funding organisations, industry associations, research centres and universities. Our network offers you a platform to explore Germany as a research and innovation hub, connect with the right partners for your projects and create value.
- Supporters
- Network Partners
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
The DWIH New Delhi provides a platform to explore the research, science and innovation landscape in Germany and in India and informs you about research funding, career paths and opportunities for cooperation in Germany.
Activities
Activities
DWIH New Delhi offers an active networking platform to the scientific and industrial communities and experts in India and Germany to explore opportunities, connect and create valuable partnerships. We host lectures, workshops, seminars and symposia with our supporters to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.
Annual Reports
DWIH Annual Reports
A glimpse into the diverse world of the DWIH network

Innovators Connect – Tandem 2026

Innovators Connect – Tandem is a two-week immersion programme for young researchers interested in start-up founding and early-stage start-up founders, from India and Germany. Jointly developed by DWIH New Delhi with its network of leading incubators at universities and research institutions from both the countries, this flagship programme includes workshops, information sessions, mentoring, networking, visits, and intercultural training.

30 participants will be hosted at partner incubators in India. They will work in teams for problem-solving, developing new ideas and their technology development, and get exposure to start-up and innovation ecosystems of India and Germany.

Winning teams get support from DWIH New Delhi and the network to develop their ideas further.

Event Information

November 16 to 27, 2026

Bengaluru and Bhubaneshwar
Organizer(s): DWIH New Delhi and Partner Incubators

Call for applications

We are accepting applications till 13 September 2026.

Go to the call for applications page for more details.

Programme Partners

India

Hosts and Main Partners*

Associate partners*

Germany

The programme is supported by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt)

Note:
*Host and Main Partners in India indicate incubators (and institutions where the incubators are anchored) which will host the participants i.e the teams on their campus.

Associate Partners indicate indicate incubators (and institutions where the incubators are anchored) which are closely involved in the implementation of the programme but are not hosting the participants i.e the teams on their campus.

In India, the programme is only open to participants incubated on-site or registered at the Host and Main Partners and Associate Partners.

Gain insights into the Innovators Connect – Tandem 2025 here.