The third Visakhapatnam City Innovation Cluster’s (VCIC) Institute–Industry–Investors (I³) conclave was held at the Andhra University, on Wednesday, under the guidance of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with the Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Ltd.
The event turned into an open-house for students and faculty. Startups displayed IP-led technologies and working prototypes.
Speaking on the occasion, Cyient Foundation founder chairman BVR Mohan Reddy, said, “Our organisation plays a crucial role in establishing “iCARE” mentor institutions and “iCAFE” mentee centres, along with Technology Transfer Cells throughout the Visakhapatnam cluster. These facilities are designed to bridge the gap between classroom research and real-world industrial problem-solving.”
AU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar announced a new collaboration with the Cyient Foundation to launch a faculty development programme on entrepreneurship.
