Odisha’s Sujit Routray Shines Globally with AI Innovation Award in Dubai

Dubai/Cuttack: Odisha’s tech talent has made its mark on the global stage as Sujit Routray, a native of Cuttack, has been honoured with the “Excellence in Deep Tech Innovation and Applied Research” award at the ET Indo Global Leaders Summit 2025, hosted by The Economic Times.

The prestigious summit, held in Dubai, brought together leading founders, researchers, and domain experts from sectors including space tech, healthtech, fintech, and artificial intelligence. The award was presented in the presence of H.E. Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of Ajman Free Zone, UAE, and actor-social entrepreneur Kunal Kapoor.

Routray, Founder and CEO of Nyukt.AI, has been receiving global recognition for his pioneering work in building next-generation Agentic AI systems — advanced technologies capable of reasoning, adapting, and evolving beyond basic automation. Under his leadership, Nyukt.AI has emerged as a rapidly growing deep-tech platform delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions worldwide.

The company is headquartered in Dubai, with a Tech Delivery Center in Bangalore and a cutting-edge R&D hub in Bhubaneswar — a reflection of Routray’s commitment to keeping his roots firmly connected to Odisha.

“This award belongs not just to me, but to every dreamer out there, to every parent who made sacrifices, and to every teacher who believed before the world did,” Routray said during his acceptance speech.

Nyukt.AI was also recently recognised as “Start-up of the Month” by Dubai AI Campus and DIFC Innovation Hub, further strengthening its position in the global AI ecosystem. Beyond international success, Routray is focused on introducing AI-led innovation into governance and public systems in India.

In a recent collaboration, Nyukt.AI partnered with the Public Works Department of Odisha to showcase how AI can streamline and modernise tender evaluation processes in government infrastructure projects.

“Technology is not reserved for global metros. Odisha has the talent, culture, and resilience to lead India’s AI journey,” he added.

Looking ahead, Routray’s plans include ambitious product launches, strategic research partnerships, and public-sector transformation projects. His story stands as an inspiring example of how deep-tech innovation can be rooted in local values while achieving global impact.

Message to Odisha’s Youth:

“Never forget where you came from. I carry the Odia in me into every pitch, every plan, every boardroom. Dream big. Start small. Move fast — and always remember your roots.”