18/02/2026
Day 2 of Make for Belagavi, as a part of the Design Impact Movement hosted by VTU Visvesvaraya Technological University, marked an impactful continuation with project evaluations, expert feedback, and final pitching rounds.
Dr. S. Vidyashankar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of VTU and Chairman of VRIF, visited the exhibition area to review student projects and share valuable insights. The event was also graced by Dr. Prasad Rampure, Ms. Ritika Gandhi, and Mr. Sujay Shetty as distinguished guests.
MakeforBelagavi saw active participation from 83 teams comprising 273 students from 13 institutions, along with strong support from industry experts from the foundry cluster.
After evaluation, the top 15 teams were shortlisted, five advanced to the final round, and the top three winning teams were announced, celebrating innovation and excellence.