The seventh edition of the G-STIC Sustainable Technology Summit and Innovation Community Conference took place in New Delhi, India, inaugurated by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and His Excellency Didier Vanderhasselt, Ambassador of Belgium to India. The event, organized by TERI (India), VITO (a research organization in sustainability and innovation from Belgium), and other co-hosts, emphasized aligning technology, policy, and business strategies for sustainable development. Minister Puri highlighted India's progress in biofuel blending targets and the growing importance of green hydrogen in the energy transition. Green hydrogen emerged as a crucial component in decarbonizing industries, clean transportation, and energy storage to achieve sustainability goals. Discussions at the conference focused on developing green hydrogen markets, ensuring secure off-take, and addressing cost challenges to facilitate large-scale adoption. Minister Puri underscored the potential of green hydrogen as a game-changer for India's energy landscape, calling for innovation and technology scaling to reduce production costs. His Excellency Didier Vanderhasselt emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between research institutions, the private sector, and governments for successful sustainable initiatives. He highlighted VITO's involvement in projects in India, particularly in urban heat stress mitigation and the need for strong business models. The event aimed to build bridges between research and the private sector to drive sustainable energy solutions and technology innovation.