SGTU ACIC - Atal Community Innovation Center

Day 2 of the Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp 2026 at SGT University focused on strengthening entrepreneurial thinking through practical learning and industry insights.

Participants engaged in a Customer Discovery Lab, developed customer personas, and gained valuable perspectives during a panel discussion featuring emerging founders who shared their real-world startup journeys.

The sessions further guided participants in crafting unique value propositions and understanding business models through Lean Canvas.

The day effectively bridged theory with application, empowering participants with the clarity and confidence to shape their ideas into impactful ventures.

ACIC SGTU Community Innovation Centre proudly participated in AIM SUMVAAD – South Chapter, held in Bangalore and organized by Atal Innovation Mission.

The two-day engagement brought together ACICs from across India, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and dialogue on strengthening grassroots innovation and inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Discussions focused on supporting both technology and non-technology driven enterprises, promoting frugal innovation, and transforming real-world challenges into impactful, community-driven solutions. A key highlight was exploring frameworks like the Minimum Viable ACIC to enhance on-ground impact.

The experience enabled valuable interactions with ecosystem leaders and opened avenues for future collaborations.

ACIC SGTU remains committed to empowering grassroots innovators and building sustainable, innovation-driven communities.

ACIC SGTU Community Innovation Centre, under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), had the opportunity to work with selected student teams as part of the ATL Student Innovator Program (SIP).

The program is designed to support student innovators beyond ideation enabling them to structure, evaluate, and refine their projects through guided mentorship and technical assessment, the engagement focused on: Assessing projects based on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) Supporting prototype refinement and MVP-level development Enabling structured idea pitching, where students presented their innovations to mentors and experts
Providing exposure to product thinking and real-world innovation frameworks The interaction allowed student teams to move beyond conceptual ideas and work towards more validated, refined, and scalable solutions, aligned with the broader objective of AIM to build a strong innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at the school level.

Through this process, student teams not only improved their technical and product understanding but also gained experience in articulating their ideas, incorporating feedback, and strengthening their overall approach.

With 36 teams competing across four themes—Agriculture, Healthcare, Community, and AIoT—CodeSphere 2026 brought together innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

ACIC SGTU Community Innovation Centre successfully concluded the 36-hour hackathon, where participants worked tirelessly to build, refine, and present impactful solutions. The event witnessed intense competition, strong teamwork, and a focused drive toward ex*****on.

The hackathon concluded with a closing ceremony, final evaluations, and award distribution, recognizing outstanding ideas and performances.

We appreciate all participants for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success.

Think. Build. Ship.

ACIC SGTU Community Innovation Centre successfully kicked off Day 1 of the 36-Hour Hackathon CodeSphere 2026 with great energy and enthusiasm.

The event began on an inspiring note with our Honourable Chief Guest, Shri Khalid Wani Ji, a distinguished business leader, Founder & Group CEO of KWCG and Director at One Capital Ltd. (NBFC), widely recognized as a 40 Under 40 Honoree and a key voice in the global startup ecosystem. With over two decades of experience and 300+ sessions delivered across institutions like IITs and IIMs, his insights on innovation, ex*****on, and building scalable ventures deeply inspired participants to move beyond ideas and focus on real impact.

We were also privileged to have an esteemed jury panel including Mr. Devender Singh, iOS Developer at Drishti IAS, Ms. Ayushi Gupta, Decision Science at Accenture, and Mr. Ankit Bharadwaj, Tech Lead at Drishti IAS, whose guidance, mentorship, and continuous evaluation are shaping the journey of participants throughout the hackathon.

From the very beginning, the atmosphere was filled with creativity and determination as participants immersed themselves into 36 hours of non-stop innovation, collaborating, brainstorming, and starting to build solutions across impactful themes. The energy is high, the ideas are bold, and the momentum has just begun.

💥 CodeSphere is live, and the builders are in action.

Think. Build. Ship.

ACIC SGTU Community Innovation Centre, in collaboration with Beyond the Classroom, successfully hosted the Bharat Yuva Capacity Building Programme – National Bootcamp 2026 from 12th to 14th March 2026 at SGT University.

The three-day residential bootcamp brought together young leaders, innovators, and aspiring changemakers to explore governance, public policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

We were honored to have Mr. Abhishek Gupta, COO, YuWaah at UNICEF, as the Chief Guest, whose inspiring address encouraged youth-led impact and nation-building.

Participants engaged in sessions on governance systems, participatory governance, district administration, and innovation-driven problem-solving. The program also featured a Fireside Chat and an Impact-Thon, where teams developed solutions to real-world challenges.

The bootcamp hosted an esteemed lineup of speakers including Mr. Shantanu Sheorey, Ms. Palakh Khanna, Ms. Malika Pandey, Mr. Manan Singh, and Mr. Nikhil Arya, who shared valuable insights and experiences.

The event concluded with the Impact-Thon Final Pitch, where participants presented their solutions before a distinguished jury, followed by a closing ceremony recognizing outstanding teams.

ACIC SGTU continues its commitment to empowering youth to innovate, lead, and create meaningful societal impact.

ACIC SGTU Community Innovation Center is honored to welcome Shri Khalid Wani is the Special Chief Guest for the CodeSphere 36 Hours Hackathon at SGT University.

Mr. Khalid Wani is a distinguished Indian business leader, Founder & Group CEO of KWCG and Director at One Capital Ltd. (NBFC), known for his strategic vision and investments across sectors such as finance, mobility, emerging technologies, and culture. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Honoree, he is widely regarded as a forward-thinking investor and a respected voice in the global startup ecosystem.

With over two decades of cross-industry experience, Mr. Wani has invested in and advised multiple startups, guiding entrepreneurs on fundraising, market entry, and business scalability. His leadership and mentorship have empowered founders and innovators to build sustainable ventures and navigate high-stakes business decisions.

Beyond his entrepreneurial journey, Mr. Wani has delivered 300+ sessions globally, mentoring over three lakh students across leading institutions including IITs, IIMs, and international universities. His sessions focus on bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world entrepreneurship, inspiring young innovators to turn ideas into impactful ventures.

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ACIC–SGTU Community Innovation Center had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Leon Husson from PUM Netherlands.

Dr. Leon Husson is an international business expert associated with PUM Netherlands, a Dutch organization that provides senior experts to support entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide. With extensive experience in business strategy, market development, and innovation, he works closely with startups and organizations to help them strengthen their market positioning and scale their ventures.

During the visit, he engaged in one-on-one interactions with our incubated startups, discussing key aspects of building successful ventures, including understanding market demand, identifying the right customer segments, and navigating the startup ecosystem.

Our incubatees had the opportunity to share their ideas, progress, and challenges, while gaining valuable insights from his global experience in business strategy and innovation.