KIWi Policy Talk: Innovation & Indo-German Academic Exchange
In recent years, the Indian and German governments have emphasized innovation as a key area of cooperation, with HEIs in both countries central to research, innovation and transfer.
In this KIWi Policy Talk, panelists discuss the potential of Indian-German academic cooperation in innovation; best practices—including the connection between the Indian start-up sector and academia; how innovation exchange can be fostered; and what political actors on both sides can do to support this initiative.
Speakers
- Dr. Katja Lasch, Director, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) India Office
- Prof. Dr. Tessa Flatten, Professor, Technische Universität (TU) Dortmund
- Alexandra-Gwyn Paetz, Managing Director, Berlin University Alliance
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) (Panel Chair)
Event Information
November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
Berlin I CEST 13:00 - 13:50
Organizer(s): KIWi German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Falling Walls Foundation
This event is a part of Falling Walls Science Summit.
More information on the event is available on KIWi Policy Talk: Innovation & Indo-German Academic Exchange