The AICTE - IIC Accelerator Meet proved to be a significant event for promoting collaboration between startups, investors, and industry leaders. It successfully provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation, with participants leaving the event equipped with new ideas and connections to support their entrepreneurial journeys.
Event Overview:
Event: AICTE - IIC Accelerator Meet.
Host: KIT’s College of Engineering (Autonomous).
Dignitaries Present:
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- Mr. Umesh Rathod – Chief Guest, Mentor-of-Change@AIM
- Dr. Mohan Vanarotti – Director, KIT’s College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kolhapur
- Dr. D. J. Sathe – Idea Lab Coordinator, KITCoEK
- Mr. Devendra Pathak – Incubation Manager, KIT's IRF
- Mr. Sudhir Arali – CEO, KIT's IRF
- Industry Leaders, Investors, and CEOs from the Western Region
- Participants: IICs, incubators, CEOs, investors, and industry leaders from the Western Region.
Purpose:
To foster collaboration, share expertise, and drive innovation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
IIC Activities Presentation:
Showcased impactful initiatives supporting startups and fostering innovation.
Panel Discussion:
Focused on "Institutional Challenges in IP and Technology Transfer," moderated by Mr. Devendra Pathak, with insights from distinguished panelists.
Startup Idea Pitch:
Innovative startups presented their concepts to a panel of investors and industry leaders.
Outcome:
The meet facilitated knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation, empowering participants with new ideas and connections to advance their entrepreneurial endeavors.
