The Nobel Prize Dialogue India 2025, held on Monday at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru in partnership with Tata Trusts, brought Nobel laureates, scientists, thinkers and students under one roof to deliberate on “The Future We Want.” The event focused on knowledge, inclusion, sustainability and youth empowerment, reinforcing India’s growing role as a global innovation hub. Tata Trusts CEO Siddharth Sharma stressed the importance of nurturing talent and innovation, stating, “India’s greatest wealth lies in its people… To achieve justice — social, economic and political — we must empower the youth and create ecosystems fuelling innovation.”
Nobel laureate David Macmillan highlighted scientific opportunities to address climate change, remarking, “We’re one catalytic reaction away from solving climate change… It feels like this is India’s moment.” Fellow laureate James Robinson underlined the global exchange of ideas, while experts including Tolullah Oni, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Gagandeep Kang discussed public health and development challenges.
One segment of the discussion underscored market confidence in India’s scientific and innovation landscape, with analysts noting increasing research collaborations, particularly visible in the growing tech and biotech ecosystem in Kolkata. Experts say the city’s academic institutions and emerging deep-tech firms are well positioned to leverage global scientific partnerships. The dialogue will continue in Mumbai on November 5, focusing on philanthropy, institution-building and science-led development.