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NASSCOM Launches InnoTrek UK 2026 to Propel Indian DeepTech Startups into Global Markets
NASSCOM, the National Association of Software and Service Companies, announced on Monday that it will run the UK edition of its flagship global market‑access program, InnoTrek 2026. The 11th edition of the program will take a selected cohort of Indian deep‑technology startups to the United Kingdom from June 8 to June 12, 2026. The initiative is intended to help founders access investors, enterprises, policymakers and industry leaders in the UK’s technology ecosystem.
The program follows NASSCOM’s previous InnoTrek editions in the United States and other markets. According to the organization’s website, InnoTrek has become a key channel for Indian technology companies seeking international exposure. The UK edition marks the first time the program will travel to the United Kingdom.
The event will be complemented by the Nasscom UK Forum, scheduled for June 10 at the High Commission of India in London. The forum’s theme, "Building the Next Decade of the India‑UK Partnership," will bring together startups, investors, business leaders and ecosystem partners to discuss artificial intelligence, deep tech, digital transformation, research collaboration, talent mobility and investment opportunities.
NASSCOM’s president, Rajesh Nambiar, said the country’s deep‑tech startups are increasingly developing solutions that address global challenges across AI, enterprise technology, mobility, operations, analytics and decision intelligence. He added that the partnership between India and the UK is deepening and that startups will play a critical role in driving the next phase of innovation‑led collaboration.
The participating cohort will include companies working in agentic AI, enterprise intelligence, mobility technology, operations automation, wearable AI and decision‑intelligence platforms. While the exact number of startups selected for the UK edition has not been disclosed, the program’s history suggests a small, highly focused group.
The launch comes amid growing collaboration between India and the UK in technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and advanced research. Both governments have highlighted the importance of joint innovation ecosystems, and the UK has expressed interest in attracting high‑growth Indian technology firms.
NASSCOM’s InnoTrek program has previously helped startups connect with global customers, investors and strategic partners. The UK edition is expected to provide similar opportunities, but within the context of the UK’s vibrant tech scene, which includes major hubs such as London, Cambridge and Manchester.
The program’s schedule will include meetings with UK investors, corporate partners, policy makers and industry leaders. Participants will also have the chance to attend events and sessions that cover AI, deep tech, digital transformation and research collaboration.
The UK forum will provide a platform for dialogue on talent mobility, joint academic‑industry ventures and the alignment of technology and trade policies. The event is part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral ties and to support the growth of the Indian technology sector abroad.
While the program’s impact on individual startups remains to be seen, the initiative aligns with NASSCOM’s broader strategy of expanding the global reach of Indian technology companies. The organization has previously highlighted the importance of market access for startups that have reached a stage of product‑market fit.
The InnoTrek UK 2026 program is scheduled to run from June 8 to June 12, 2026. The Nasscom UK Forum will take place on June 10. The program is open to deep‑tech startups that are market ready and fit the UK market’s needs.
The launch of InnoTrek UK 2026 underscores the growing importance of international market access for Indian technology firms and the role of bilateral partnerships in fostering innovation. The program’s success will be measured by the connections made, the investments secured and the partnerships formed during the five‑day event.
The next steps for participating startups will involve engaging with UK investors, exploring joint ventures and leveraging the UK’s research and development ecosystem. NASSCOM will continue to monitor the outcomes of the program and report on the impact on the Indian deep‑tech community.
The program’s launch is a significant development for the Indian technology sector, offering a structured pathway for deep‑tech startups to enter one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. The event’s outcomes will likely influence future iterations of InnoTrek and other market‑access initiatives.
The InnoTrek UK 2026 program is scheduled to run from June 8 to June 12, 2026. The Nasscom UK Forum will take place on June 10. The program is open to deep‑tech startups that are market ready and fit the UK market’s needs.
The program follows NASSCOM’s previous InnoTrek editions in the United States and other markets. According to the organization’s website, InnoTrek has become a key channel for Indian technology companies seeking international exposure. The UK edition marks the first time the program will travel to the United Kingdom.
The event will be complemented by the Nasscom UK Forum, scheduled for June 10 at the High Commission of India in London. The forum’s theme, "Building the Next Decade of the India‑UK Partnership," will bring together startups, investors, business leaders and ecosystem partners to discuss artificial intelligence, deep tech, digital transformation, research collaboration, talent mobility and investment opportunities.
NASSCOM’s president, Rajesh Nambiar, said the country’s deep‑tech startups are increasingly developing solutions that address global challenges across AI, enterprise technology, mobility, operations, analytics and decision intelligence. He added that the partnership between India and the UK is deepening and that startups will play a critical role in driving the next phase of innovation‑led collaboration.
The participating cohort will include companies working in agentic AI, enterprise intelligence, mobility technology, operations automation, wearable AI and decision‑intelligence platforms. While the exact number of startups selected for the UK edition has not been disclosed, the program’s history suggests a small, highly focused group.
The launch comes amid growing collaboration between India and the UK in technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and advanced research. Both governments have highlighted the importance of joint innovation ecosystems, and the UK has expressed interest in attracting high‑growth Indian technology firms.
NASSCOM’s InnoTrek program has previously helped startups connect with global customers, investors and strategic partners. The UK edition is expected to provide similar opportunities, but within the context of the UK’s vibrant tech scene, which includes major hubs such as London, Cambridge and Manchester.
The program’s schedule will include meetings with UK investors, corporate partners, policy makers and industry leaders. Participants will also have the chance to attend events and sessions that cover AI, deep tech, digital transformation and research collaboration.
The UK forum will provide a platform for dialogue on talent mobility, joint academic‑industry ventures and the alignment of technology and trade policies. The event is part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral ties and to support the growth of the Indian technology sector abroad.
While the program’s impact on individual startups remains to be seen, the initiative aligns with NASSCOM’s broader strategy of expanding the global reach of Indian technology companies. The organization has previously highlighted the importance of market access for startups that have reached a stage of product‑market fit.
The InnoTrek UK 2026 program is scheduled to run from June 8 to June 12, 2026. The Nasscom UK Forum will take place on June 10. The program is open to deep‑tech startups that are market ready and fit the UK market’s needs.
The launch of InnoTrek UK 2026 underscores the growing importance of international market access for Indian technology firms and the role of bilateral partnerships in fostering innovation. The program’s success will be measured by the connections made, the investments secured and the partnerships formed during the five‑day event.
The next steps for participating startups will involve engaging with UK investors, exploring joint ventures and leveraging the UK’s research and development ecosystem. NASSCOM will continue to monitor the outcomes of the program and report on the impact on the Indian deep‑tech community.
The program’s launch is a significant development for the Indian technology sector, offering a structured pathway for deep‑tech startups to enter one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. The event’s outcomes will likely influence future iterations of InnoTrek and other market‑access initiatives.
The InnoTrek UK 2026 program is scheduled to run from June 8 to June 12, 2026. The Nasscom UK Forum will take place on June 10. The program is open to deep‑tech startups that are market ready and fit the UK market’s needs.
