HPCL MC² Ignite Bengaluru Event | MoU with IISc for Energy Innovation
New Delhi: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) participated in the #MC2Ignite Outreach Event held in Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from industry, academia, research and the start-up ecosystem to explore innovations shaping India’s energy future.
The event was organised under the theme “From Ideas to Impact”.
Key Dignitaries Present
The gathering was attended by:
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Shri Vikas Kaushal, Chairman & Managing Director, HPCL
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Shri Sandeep Maheshwari, Chief Executive Officer, MC² Foundation
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Shri Ajay Mehta, Vice President – Research & Innovation and Chief Engineer, R&D, Shell
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Shri Vipul Kumar Maheshwari, Executive Director – R&D, HPCL
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Mr Deb Adhikari, Director, Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI)
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Prof. P. S. Anil Kumar, Dean – Administration & Finance, IISc Bengaluru
Along with other eminent voices from the energy and innovation ecosystem.
Event Highlights
The programme featured:
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Insightful discussions on energy-sector opportunities and R&D themes
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Start-up showcases
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A panel discussion on re-imagining energy supply chains and materials for India’s strategic autonomy
Key Milestone: MoU with IISc Bengaluru
A major highlight of the event was the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MC² Foundation and IISc Bengaluru. The collaboration aims to strengthen ties between industry, academia and the innovation ecosystem to foster new ideas and accelerate solutions for India’s energy future.
The initiative reflects the continued focus of public sector energy companies and research institutions on collaborative innovation and start-up support in the energy sector.