The Mind, Brain, and Consciousness Conference (MBCC) 2025 invites researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to participate in a special session on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) related Technology & Entrepreneurship. This session aims to bridge traditional wisdom with modern innovation, fostering an ecosystem for IKS-driven research, prototypes, and entrepreneurial ventures.

We encourage participation from those who are working on prototypes, or research-based technological solutions inspired related to mental health, well-being cognitive science etc, specially inspired by IKS.

This session will provide a platform to:

• Showcase your IKS-based technology or innovation
• Connect with potential investors and funding opportunities
• Present research through full-paper or abstract submissions

Ajay Chaturvedi

FOUNDER - HARVA, KFN, KULLHAD ECONOMY, AUTHOR, WEF YGL, VISITING PROFESSOR - IIM ROHTAK, IMI (STRATEGY)

Honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader, Ajay is a former Citi banker with a background in engineering and management. He believes in cost-effective innovation and socio-capitalistic business models for inclusive growth. Ajay's venture, HarVa XPO, was the first all-women rural BPO and has received numerous awards, including the Manthan Chairman Excellence Award and TiE Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. He authored the bestselling book, ‘Lost Wisdom of The Swastika,’ and has been recognized by various organizations for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact.

Prototype & Technology Demonstrations

Innovators with working prototypes of IKS-related technologies can showcase their work to experts, investors, and researchers.

Selected projects may receive opportunities for funding, collaboration, or incubation support.

Entrepreneurial Pitches & Funding Opportunities

If you have an IKS-related startup or technology at the prototype stage, this is your chance to pitch for potential funding and collaborations.

Network with experts from academia, industry, and funding agencies interested in IKS-based technology.

Research Paper Presentations

We invite full papers and abstracts that explore IKS-related technological innovations, applications, and entrepreneurial case studies.

Accepted papers will be presented during the session and considered for publication opportunities.

• Researchers exploring IKS-driven technological advancements
• Entrepreneurs/startups working on IKS-inspired innovations
• Innovators with working prototypes or scalable technology
• Academicians and professionals interested in IKS-based entrepreneurship

• Submission Type: Full papers/abstracts (Full papers/abstracts can be presented as Poster along with the pitches/prototype showcase). The accepted full papers will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer
• Pitches & Demonstrations: Applicants can pitch their idea in this session via a pitch desk, or optionally show demonstrate the prototype/ POC if available


• Submit here