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If you are an experienced exporter or export ready and interested in taking your business to India, register now to secure an in-depth, personalised one-to-one meeting with Farhad Unvala – Senior Trade Adviser & Lead for Western India – Technology, Innovation, Smart Cities, Education & Skills Sector.
India’s technology sector is one of the fastest growing in the world, projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. With a thriving digital economy, a young and skilled workforce, and a government committed to innovation, India offers fertile ground for UK tech companies looking to scale, collaborate, or diversify.
From AI to advanced manufacturing, India’s demand for cutting-edge solutions is surging and the Midlands has exactly what India needs: world-class engineering, clean tech leadership, and a reputation for getting things done. With English as a business language, a robust IP regime, and improving ease of doing business, India is increasingly accessible to UK SMEs and scale-ups.
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement promises to reduce barriers and enhance bilateral collaboration. Midlands companies that engage early can shape partnerships, secure first-mover advantages, and build brand presence in a market of 1.4 billion people.
Whether you're scaling up, seeking new partners or exploring global expansion, India is your next big move.
What to expect
Farhad would like to meet with cutting-edge technology companies who are looking to sell / enter the Indian market and to showcase their technology solutions to very large Indian buyers of tech.
By arranging a one-to-one meeting, you will be guided on tailoring your approach, understanding the nuances of the Tech market in India and given support on your export strategy.
Unique Opportunity – Future Tech Unicorns
Farhad is also currently working on a unique project of identifying and developing Future Tech Unicorns in the UK by identifying and working closely with companies having the potential to become a Unicorn over the next 5-7 years with greater visibility and cross-border partnership opportunities between the UK and India. He will be working very closely with them in identifying their requirements whether it be funding, experts/mentors, support in a new market, and working across all departments of His Majesty’s Government to give them a good platform to scale up quickly. He is looking to identify, promote and grow around 40-50 such companies with the target of trying to convert around 4-5 of them into Tech Unicorns (valuations of over $1 billion).
Meet the expert
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Farhad Unvala - Senior Trade Adviser & Lead for Western India – Technology, Innovation, Smart Cities, Education & Skills Sector - DBT India
Farhad leads the Technology and Smart Cities sector for Western India based out of Mumbai and is part of the Technology senior leadership team in the India network. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of the Technology sector and in particular sub-sectors such as 5G/6G Tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor Technologies, Quantum Computing, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Internet-of-Things (IOT) and Sensors, Blockchain and Cryptoassets etc. |
This is your chance to explore how your business can benefit from India’s tech boom by gaining insights, asking questions, and starting to build your India strategy.
Book your one-to-one meeting by clicking the below register button.
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| Opportunities in India: One to one meetings for Tech Businesses | |||
| Date: 16 June 2025 | |||
| 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham B2 4BJ |
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How to register
Places at this event are limited so secure your place today, via the link below.
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For any other export related enquiries contact the Department for Business and Trade in the Midlands at dbtmidlands@businessandtrade.gov.uk or call 0300 303 8955
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