UK-India must co-create technologies that empower the globe: Narayana Murthy
Infosys founder
NR
Narayana Murthy
has said
science and innovation
must be the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship between India and the United Kingdom.
The two countries, he said, were bound not just by a shared history, but by a shared future - a future rooted in curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. 'As we look towards 2040, it becomes clear that science and innovation must be the cornerstone of our bilateral relationship, and a beacon for building
global resilience
,' the Infosys founder said, speaking at the opening of the Imperial Global India, the
Imperial College
's India hub in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Murthy urged the two countries to aim high. 'Let us establish UK-India innovation corridors led by Imperial College through seamless networks of startups, universities, research institutions and industries working together across borders. Let us co-create technologies that empower the globe, while upholding ethics, equity, and sustainability.'
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The Infosys founder said unprecedented
grand challenges
– potable water, clean air, education, renewable energy, healthcare, including vaccines for dengue and chikungunya, inexpensive but robust infrastructure, climate change, pandemics, food insecurity and digital divide confront the world today. 'These are not the problems of any one nation. They are the problems of
our
world. And to solve them, we must move beyond transactional partnerships to transformative ones,' he added.
'Just the names of Isaac Newton, James Maxwell, Alan Turing and Adam Smith tell us that the UK's contribution to cutting-edge research has always been at the top. The UK continues to nurture world-famous research institutions, cutting-edge ideas in climate change, AI and computing, biotech ecosystem, healthcare, leading-edge ideas and a culture of innovation. The Imperial College, ranked second in the world among STEM education and research institutions, is aspirational for every Indian researcher pursuing STEM subjects,' Murthy said.
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'On the other hand, India contributes vast talent with much hunger for learning, frugal innovation, a successful digital economy and thriving AI applications. Together, we form a powerhouse capable of driving breakthroughs that serve not only our nations, but the entire globe.'
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Our convergence in science and innovation, Murthy added, was not just about discovery. 'It is about resilience. It is about ensuring that future generations inherit a world that is healthier, smarter, and more sustainable….The journey to 2040 starts now.'
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