Institute's Innovation Council - IIC - NIT Puducherry

The Innovation and Incubation Cell (IIC) of NIT Puducherry organized an Internal Hackathon as part of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 on 12th and 13th September at Sigma Hall. A total of 26 teams from NIT Puducherry showcased 39 innovative solutions, addressing real-world challenges such as disaster management, optimization issues, and everyday problems. This event served as a platform for students to display their creativity, problem-solving expertise, and project management abilities. The hackathon was a resounding success, thanks to the invaluable support of jury members, including IIC faculty, who provided insights and feedback to the participants.

On behalf of The Institution's Innovation Council, NITK and IE NITK, we are delighted to extend an invitation to your esteemed institution for *Innovation Week 2024*, a unique event being held at *NITK Surathkal* on *10th March 2024*.

Your college has consistently been an active participant in our past
events, and we truly appreciate your unwavering enthusiasm. This time around, we are excited to announce that we are organizing an Innovation Week event, and we would be thrilled to have you onboard.

This event is a golden opportunity for college startups across Karnataka to connect with mentors, SMEs, and Venture Capitalists. It aims to bring grassroot problems to light and train students on productizing these problem statements and college hobby projects. Our goal is to help students generate revenue, make the world a better place, and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship.

Moreover, this event will serve as an exhibition for startups to gain
exposure amongst big names in the Industry. Whether a startup is at the “Minus 1” level (an idea discussed inside the four walls of a hostel room) or a startup looking to raise additional funds, we have something in store for everyone. We are looking for students from all backgrounds (engineering, medicine, law, commerce, etc.) to attend this event.

We believe that your students will greatly benefit from this event and we look forward to their active participation. Let’s innovate, inspire, and impact together!

This edition, we have mentors, investment analysts and investors from *Startup India, Titan Capital, Motwari Catalysts, Pedal Start* and many more. We also have partnered with various Innovation Hubs like the *K-tech Innovation Hub (a Govt. of Karnataka project) *to support students with their ideas.

For more information about the event and registrations, please visit our website:
NITK Innovation Week 2024 | Website
https://innovationweek.nitk.ac.in/index.html

Dr. S Sundaravarathan Registrar NITPY, Dr. G. Lakshmi Sutha Dean Academic NITPY and Dr. Aniruddha Kanhe Associate Dean Academic NITPY attended the launch event of Viksit Bharat @2047
and Rajnivas Puducherry.

Now, we are thrilled to invite you to be a part of something truly special - our upcoming National hackathon, Innovasia! We believe that your passion and talent will elevate the event to new heights.

Date: 17,18 November
Location: Vasavi college of engineering, Ibrahimbagh, Hyderabad.
Last date for registration:5 Nov

Unleash your tech prowess in 3 captivating themes:
1. Health and Wellness
2. Lifestyle and Environment
3. Tourism and Culture

Register now!
https://unstop.com/hackathons/innovasia-2023-vasavi-college-of-engineering-vce-hyderabad-790276

Do follow us on Instagram for updates:https://instagram.com/innovasia_2023?igshid=NjIwNzIyMDk2Mg==

Your enthusiasm truly matters, and we can't wait to see the impact you'll make!

Dear all,
Institute's Innovation Council (IIC) , NIT Puducherry is organizing an IIC calender activity "How to Plan for Startup and Legal & Ethical Steps on 1st September at 2.00pm.

All are cordially invited to attend the same.

The Mission LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment ) by Niti Aayog plans to create and nurture a global network of individuals, namely 'Pro-Planet People' (P3). This is an opportunity for students, innovators, and startups working in environment-inclusive sectors to participate and get benefit from the MAGIC's ecosystem. This is a funding opportunity.



Timeline: The last date to apply is 5 August 2023

To know more and apply, visit: https://tinyurl.com/b2nb2vcb

The EEE Students Association of NIT Puducherry (SPREE), organized a talk on “Career Guidance Session on Higher Studies”, which was graced by eminent personalities in the field of education. With the support of honourable Director Dr. K Sankaranayanasamy and esteemed Registrar Dr. S. Sundaravarathan, students were able to interact with Alumini’s about higher studies. Dr. Venkadesan A., Head of Department, EEE, Dr. Bijukumar B, Faculty In-charge/SPREE and faculties of EEE Department joined the session. The key speakers of the session were Mr. Ganesh Kunchala, Ex-President of SPREE who is currently pursuing MBA from NITIE, Mumbai, and Ms. Bhavya Putta, who is pursuing MS from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. Both the speakers were shared their experiences on pursuing higher studies and provided valuable insights.
Mr. Ganesh Kunchala shared his opinion on higher studies, especially in India, and highlighted the numerous opportunities available for electrical engineers in the country. He also provided an overview of the current market scenario, which is conducive to pursuing higher studies. Ms. Bhavya Putta shared her journey of pursuing an MS from abroad and specifically highlighted her experience of studying in Germany. She elucidated the procedure to pursue higher studies abroad and the various benefits associated with it. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A round, where the participants had the opportunity to interact with the speakers and clarify their doubts. The vote of thanks was given by the organizers, who expressed their gratitude towards the speakers for sharing their knowledge and experiences. Overall, the session was an enlightening and informative event, which provided the participants with a glimpse into the world of higher studies and the opportunities available. It was a great initiative by the organizers, and it is hoped that such events will continue to be organized in the future to guide and inspire students.

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) organized a PROJECT EXPO for college students on March 02, 2023 as one of the main events of GYANITH’23, the annual technical fest of NIT Puducherry. The PROJECT EXPO was a great opportunity for students to showcase their innovative ideas and projects in the field of Engineering and Technology. The event was open to all students from colleges across the country. The EXPO had a total of 40 project exhibits that covered various areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and environmental science. The judging panel consisted of faculties of NIT Puducherry from IIC and different departments, who reviewed the projects and provided valuable feedback to the participants. The judges appreciated the creativity and technical skills demonstrated by the students and were impressed by the quality of the projects.

The exhibits included a wide range of projects such as an autonomous drone for crop monitoring, a smart traffic management system, a machine learning-based medical diagnosis tool, a biodegradable plastic made from plant waste etc. The projects also focused on addressing important social issues such as climate change, health, and education. The winners of the Project Expo were felicitated with a memento, merit certificates, and cash prizes during the valedictory ceremony of GYANITH’23. Participation certificates were provided for all participants of the EXPO. Overall, the PROJECT EXPO was a great success, providing a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and encouraging them to pursue their interests in science and technology. The event was well-organized, and the participation and enthusiasm of the students were commendable. Students from Manakula Vinayaka Institute of Technology, Pondicherry, Mahal College and SNS College of Technology were the winners of the PROJECT EXPO.

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) organized a SCIENCE EXPO for school students of Class 6 to 12 on March 01, 2023 as one of the main events of GYANITH’23, the annual technical fest of NIT Puducherry. With the support of honourable Director Dr. K Sankaranayanasamy, esteemed Registrar Dr. S. Sundaravarathan and faulty members of NITPY, students were able to exhibit their ideas. The event aimed to create awareness about science and technology among the school students and motivate them to explore various fields of science. The Science Expo was held at the NIT Puducherry campus in the V.O. Chidambaram Pillai Admin block where various students from schools in and around Karaikal and Puducherry participated and displayed their exhibits and models. The exhibition had two categories namely Working model and Posters. There were around 168 students from 15 schools participated in the EXPO with 56 working models and 6 posters.
The Expo began at 9.30 AM and was visited by students of various schools in Karaikal. The exhibits provided an opportunity for those students to explore the scientific principles behind the various technologies. Moreover, engineering students from various institutions from all over Puducherry and Tamil Nadu which had active participation in GYANITH’23 had also visited the expo and had interactions with the participants. The exhibits included a wide range of projects such as solar integrated farming rover, anti-sleep alarm for drivers, producing bio gas from human waste, voice activated toilet flush, allure of avatar, evive project etc. Students from UNIVERSAL ACADEMY, SRVS NATIONAL HR. SEC. SCHOOL, CAUVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL, GOOD LUCK, and AATHMALAYA SCHOOL were the winners of the SCIENCE Expo. In conclusion, the Science Expo provided an excellent platform for students to learn more about various fields of science and technology. The event was a resounding success and undoubtedly inspired the many young minds to pursue a career in science and engineering. The winners of the SCIENCE Expo were felicitated with a memento and merit certificates, during the valedictory ceremony of GYANITH’23. Participation certificates were provided for all participants of the Expo.

Open Innovation Challenge on “Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay” under IndianOil Startup Scheme launched on 10th March’23.

Inviting online applications from budding aspirant innovators / prospective entrepreneurs thru’ online portal https://startupfund.indianoil.in

The Astronomy and Astrophysics clubs of IISER Tirupati and IIT Tirupati are back with two creative events as part of AETHEREUM 2022 and this time open to all colleges throughout the country!!!

All that lies beyond the earth has captivated the imagination of mankind since time immemorial, from nomadic cavemen to modern artists and astronomers. For all those who share this ancient fascination, we present you with two opportunities to channel your love of space through art!

Astrokes will see participants try to put the above and beyond on paper in their own colours, while Frame of the Universe will feature a contest between the most stunning moments of the night sky captured on camera.

So join in with your own pictures of the extraterrestrial, taken from within and without! The winners will be awarded with cash prizes from a pool of INR 7000 and the selected entries would be featured on our Social Media handles. Hope to see you in large numbers!
Happy Skywatching!