Objectives of the Program

  • Expose students to real-world stages of innovation, including ideation, prototyping, validation, and scaling, through the alumnus's firsthand experiences.
  • Equip attendees with actionable tools and frameworks used by companies to bridge the gap between concepts and deliverables.
  • Inspire career-minded students by showcasing how alumni apply academic knowledge in professional settings.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Students gain a clear understanding of the end-to-end process—from ideation and prototyping to testing, iteration, and market delivery—through relatable industry examples shared by the alumnus.
  • Participants develop critical skills in project scoping, stakeholder collaboration, and agile execution, inspired by the alumnus's career anecdotes.
  • Attendees leave equipped with actionable frameworks, such as risk mitigation strategies, to apply in academic projects or early ventures.
  • Enhanced awareness of real-world challenges, like pivoting based on feedback, bridges theoretical learning with professional execution.

Committee Members

  • Dr. Prashanth K P, Principal, Acharya Polytechnic
  • Prof. Renuka B Patil, Vice Principal, Acharya Polytechnic
  • Kelda Blaise Andrade, Lecturer, Dept of Aeronautical Engg., Acharya Polytechnic
  • Kelda Blaise Andrade, Lecturer, Dept of Aeronautical Engg., Acharya Polytechnic

Resource Persons Details

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T N Vikas

Designation: Project Coordinator
Triveni Turbines Ltd., Bangalore