16/12/2025
NITTE YOUNG INNOVATORS SUMMIT -2025 was hosted by A J Institute of Engineering and Technology where students from all over exhibited their projects.
Dr A P Achar – CEO AIC Nitte spoke about the role and initiatives of AIC Nitte, emphasizing the importance of innovation and the need for startup entrepreneurs to identify and understand various funding sources available at different stages of business growth. He also highlighted how funding opportunities play a crucial role in fostering innovation, enabling scalability, and supporting the sustainable development of startups.
Dr. Puneeth Raj, Founder and CEO of Seminar Room Education, shared his journey of entrepreneurship, highlighting his experiences as an innovator and entrepreneur. He candidly discussed his successes and failures and emphasized the key precautions and lessons aspiring entrepreneurs should consider while building and scaling their ventures.
Mr. ChetanShirnalli, Partner, CoCreate Ventures, Bengaluru shared his journey of entrepreneurship, highlighting his experiences as an innovator and entrepreneur. Also about the funding opportunities the companies that has been funded
Mr. Anup P., Banking Technologist and Entrepreneur, spoke in detail about the Silicon Beach Program, outlining its vision to position Coastal Karnataka as a vibrant hub for technology-driven startups and innovation. He highlighted the emerging opportunities across sectors and discussed the types of ventures that are yet to be established in the Coastal Karnataka region, emphasizing the untapped potential and the need for focused efforts to build a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in the area.