Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan chaired the second meeting of the India-U.S. initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in New Delhi, emphasizing strides in space, semiconductors, telecom, AI, quantum tech, biotech, and clean energy.
The meeting underscored commitments to enhance U.S.-India collaboration across government, industry, and academia, focusing on key areas such as innovation, space technology, defense, telecommunications, biotechnology, semiconductors, clean energy, and critical minerals. They announced significant funding and initiatives, including over $90 million for the U.S.-India Global Challenges Institute, joint research projects in next-gen telecom and AI, regulatory support for startups, and deepened STEM partnerships. The meeting celebrated milestones like the NASA-ISRO space missions, defense co-production agreements, and semiconductor partnerships. Additionally, they celebrated the launch of the "Bio-5" on June 5, 2024, a track 1.5 Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain Consortium with key industry and government stakeholders from India, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the United States, and the European Commission. Both sides also welcomed the launch of a “Bio-X” initiative to boost biotechnology cooperation and industry competitiveness in areas like molecular communication and the Internet of Bio-Nano Things. Lastly, efforts in clean energy, critical minerals, and advanced technologies like quantum computing and AI were highlighted, aiming to bolster bilateral cooperation and address global challenges through innovation and strategic partnerships.