About the Summit

The Innovation Incubation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIEC), VIT-AP University is excited to propose VIT-AP Innovation Knowledge Acquisition Summit - 24 (V.I.K.A.S. - 24) in collaboration with FAPSIA & NRDC aimed at fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship among students of VIT-AP University and promoting start-ups for VIKSIT Bharat 2047. This event is designed to provide a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to interact with industry experts, gain insights into the start-up ecosystem, and explore opportunities for collaboration and funding.

Objectives:

The primary objectives of the proposed Industrial Conclave are as follows..

✧ To provide a common platform to startups, innovators and inventors
✧ To facilitate networking between start-ups, investors, and experts from industry and academia
✧ To promote collaboration between industry and academia
✧ To showcase successful start-up stories and their journeys
✧ To create opportunities for mentorship and funding for budding entrepreneurs

Event Details:

Date	Venue
Friday, 8th November, 2024	SAC Building

Key Activities:

Forenoon Activities	Afternoon Activities
Innovation Exhibition RGEMS Project V-LAUNCH Project IP Poster presentation Engineering Clinics Start-Up Presentation	MoU Signing Felicitation Prize Distribution

Organizing Committee

Convener
Dr. Ameet Chavan

Registration
Dr. Dripta De Joarder
Dr. Archana Tiwari
Dr. Aswathy R K
Dr. Sabeel M. Basheer
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Sahoo
Dr. Usha Seshadri
Dr. Manas Kumar Pal (Clubs & Chapter)
Dr. Suseela Vappangi (Engg. Clinics)

Venue
Dr. Prabha Selvaraj
Dr. M. Krishnasamy
Dr. Ganesh Reddy Karri
Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh
Dr. S. Priyanka

MoU
Dr. Ameet Chavan
Dr. Santanu Mandal
Dr Sibi Chakkaravarthy S
Dr. Prabha Selvaraj
Dr. Bappadittya Roy
Dr. Dripta De Joarder

Guest Care (Travel & Hospitality)
Dr. Santanu Mandal
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Sahoo
Dr. P. Kuppusamy
Dr. Asish Kumar Dalai
Dr. Anindita Shome
Dr. Rajarshi Sarkar
Mr. Ravi Kiran (Guest House Manager)

RGEMS & Funded Project
Dr. Manikanta Ravindra

Engineering Clinics
Dr. Suseela Vappangi

START-UP
Dr. G. Somasekhar

V-LAUNCH & IP (Patents)
Dr. Sudha Ellison Mathe
Dr. Usha Seshadri

Product Showcase
Dr. S. Priyanka
Dr. Rajarshi Sarkar

Finance and Sponsorship
Dr Ameet Chavan
Dr Sibi Chakkaravarthy S
Mr. Chandra Sekhar (PO)
Mr. Sai Kiran (CFO)

Food
Dr. Yada Nandukumar
Dr Ananthu S Hari
Mr. Rajasekhar
Mr Gopinath

Documentation
Dr. Deepjoy Katuwal

Media
Mr. Dayananda
Dr. Aswathy R K
Dr. Sabeel M. Basheer

Ecosystem Partners