India-Rwanda discussions lay focus on Artificial Intelligence, biomanufacturing and emerging technologies
February 21, 2026 | Saturday | News
Dr Jitendra Singh invitations Rwanda to companion India’s rising Deep-Tech sector
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned that India is poised to deepen its engagement with Rwanda in emerging technologies, innovation ecosystem and next-generation sectors together with Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology and Atomic Energy. Because the 2 international locations are on the lookout for a structured framework for bilateral cooperation.
Dr Jitendra Singh held a bilateral assembly with Paula Ingbire, Minister of Information and Communication Technology and Innovation, Government of Rwanda at Sewa Tirtha, New Delhi.
Recalling the long-standing cordial relations between the 2 international locations, Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned, India’s engagement with African international locations within the area of Science and Technology has grown steadily underneath the framework of the India-Africa Forum Summit. He recommended the number of Rwanda as the primary nation to implement the Technology Transfer Programme for Africa and talked about the profitable India-Rwanda Innovation Development Programme (IRIGP), which has served as a mannequin for comparable collaborations throughout the continent.
Highlighting India’s robust place in life sciences and biotechnology, Dr Jitendra Singh spoke about main nationwide initiatives within the area of genomics, gene remedy and bio-manufacturing. He referred to the Bio-Nirmal Shakti Mission introduced within the present monetary yr for which an preliminary allocation of Rs 10,000 crore has been made to advertise high-quality, reasonably priced medical units, implants, and superior healthcare options.
From the Rwandan aspect, Minister Paula Ingbire spoke about Rwanda’s efforts to determine itself as a pan-African know-how and innovation hub, centered round initiatives such because the Kigali Innovation City and AI Scaling Hub supported by world companions.
The Rwanda delegation expressed curiosity in strengthening cooperation in synthetic intelligence, well being know-how, life sciences, vitality and innovation ecosystems. Both sides mentioned the potential of connecting Indian innovation hubs, incubators and startups with their counterparts in Rwanda for mentoring, coaching and joint analysis.
It was additionally mentioned that a draft of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation within the area of science, know-how and innovation has been shared by Rwanda via the Ministry of External Affairs.