US-India Collaborative Corridor

We were delighted to host the NASSCOM Delegation at the US–India Collaborative Corridor (USICC) in New Jersey — a morning filled with engaging discussions, practical learning, and meaningful connections between Indian technology leaders and New Jersey’s vibrant business ecosystem.

The highlight of the session was our panel discussion, “Expanding Horizons: Practical Pathways for Indian SMEs to Grow in the U.S.”, where experts from industry, academia, government, and venture capital shared actionable insights on navigating U.S. expansion.

Panel Speakers:

• James Barrood – Innovation Maestro & Growth Advisor
• Todd Rossin – CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, TechDemocracy
• Pragati Sharma, Ph.D. – Associate Director, Commercialization Funding, Rutgers University
• Pravin Patil – Managing Partner, Prana Tech Ventures
• Kalindi Bakshi, Ph.D. – Division Head, Life Sciences & Food Innovation, Middlesex County

A special note of appreciation to Mayank Gautam (NASSCOM) for leading this impactful initiative, and to Geetha Rajavarapu (Entry India | Entry USA) for providing valuable insights on U.S. work visa pathways for expanding companies.

We are grateful to all participants and partners who made this interaction purposeful and inspiring — taking another step toward strengthening the bridge between India’s innovation ecosystem and New Jersey’s business landscape.