On October 25, 2025, the Indian School of Business (ISB) launched the AI Factory, a key component of its AI Venture Initiative (Aivi), aimed at transforming artificial intelligence research into deployable solutions. The event gathered over 650 stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, researchers, and corporate leaders, to explore how AI can drive societal and industrial change in India. The AI Factory integrates several components, such as AI labs, a discovery marketplace, and responsible AI frameworks, to facilitate the evolution of early-stage ideas into practical applications. Current projects include predicting Alzheimer’s disease, developing enterprise AI agents, and creating agricultural robotics. This initiative is expected to significantly impact India's AI ecosystem by fostering collaboration between talent, research, and industry.