We are happy to inform you that C-i2RE, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), successfully organized Shark Tank Showdown: The Battle for the Biggest Deal. Students from various departments actively participated in this dynamic event, showcasing their entrepreneurial skills and innovative business ideas. The session was led by Shri Thakur Prashant, Founder & CEO of Poditivity, who shared valuable insights on startup building, innovation, and bridging the gap between students, institutions, and corporates. Participants engaged in interactive sessions, case studies, and a hands-on fundraising challenge, enhancing their pitching confidence, networking skills, and business acumen. A special appreciation to the President of EDC and the entire team for their efforts in organizing this event seamlessly. Their dedication and coordination played a crucial role in making this session a valuable learning experience for all participants.

We are happy to inform you that C-i2RE, in collaboration with the Programming Club, successfully organized Learn, Compete & Get Hired: Salesforce Elevate. Students from various departments actively participated in this insightful session, gaining valuable knowledge about Salesforce technologies, career opportunities, and industry expectations.

The session was conducted by Mr. Ravi Chandra, along with Mr. Mohammed Parvez, Chief Recruitment Officer. They provided in-depth insights into Salesforce DevOps, Vlocity development, and CPQ migration, highlighting the significance of these technologies in today’s job market. The event also served as an orientation for an upcoming hackathon and introduced internship opportunities, with top performers being considered for full-time employment.

A special appreciation to the President of the Programming Club and the entire team for their efforts in organizing this event seamlessly. Their dedication and coordination played a crucial role in making this session a valuable learning experience for all participants.

The Centre for Innovation, Incubation, Research, and Entrepreneurship (C-i2RE) at Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science, Warangal (KITSW), proudly announces that Pavushetty Yashwanth Krishna (B22IN121) and Eesha Belladi (B22IN078), 3rd-year CSO students, have won the Grand Prize at the prestigious Hypermode Knowledge Graph + AI Challenge International Hackathon. Competing against 533 global teams, their project, DevDocs-an AI-driven platform providing real-time answers from company documentation to streamline developer workflows-emerged as the winner, earning them a cash prize of $3000. Dr. K. Ashoka Reddy, Principal of KITSW, and Dr. K. Raja Narendra Reddy, Head of C-i2RE, appreciated their efforts and congratulated them on this outstanding achievement. Click here for Project detail

Sai Bharadwaj and his team, Vitacure, participated in Eureka, the flagship event of IIT Bombay, demonstrating their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills.

Guided by Team FoundersLab (Ci2RE), they achieved a significant milestone by being shortlisted among the top 150 participants, reflecting their dedication and the robust mentorship ecosystem at C-i2RE.

Porika Abhinay Naik was selected for the prestigious RKVY RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) by MANAGE-Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, Abhinay will receive a 4 lakh grant upon completing the program, supporting his innovation in agriculture and allied sectors.

This success underscores his dedication to agripreneurship and the impactful guidance provided by the FoundersLab team (Ci2RE) in bridging technology and entrepreneurship in agriculture.

C-i2RE @ KITS Warangal, in collaboration with FoundersLab and Adapt Motors Private Limited, proudly inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Electric Mobility at Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Yerragattu Hillocks, Bheemaram, Hasanparthy, Warangal! Extending our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. BHARATH MAMIDOJU, Managing Director of Adapt Motors Private Limited, for joining us as the Chief Guest, and to Dr. Ashoka Reddy Komalla, Principal of KITSW, and Ms. Sakuntala Kasaragadda (PhD) , CEO of FoundersLab as well as the Administration of KITS Warangal for the great initiative. This CoE will empower students to explore industry standards, foster innovation, and enhance their skills in the rapidly evolving field of sustainable electric mobility.

"Innovation and Entrepreneurship are the pillars of the future, and we at C-i2RE @ KITS Warangal, with the support of FoundersLab, are proud to nurture creativity and build a vibrant startup ecosystem on the Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Yerragattu Hillocks, Bheemaram, Hasanparthy, Warangal campus.A big thank you to Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) and Sushil Rao Ch ji for recognizing our efforts and featuring two of our brilliant innovators:Porika Abhinay Naik - working on Agri Shield, a cutting-edge agricultural solution, and Mukesh Adepu - developing a customized IoT-based lighting solution.