The VIT-A.P. School of Business and the Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Cell (IIEC) of the university jointly organised ”V-Launch Pad 2026" on Saturday to promote innovation and startup culture. Stalls were put up showcasing creative and innovative projects.
Vice-Chancellor P. Arulmozhi Varman said the university was moving forward with the goal of “One Student, One Innovation” and informed that the competition received 620 registrations from 42 institutions across the country, including IITs, IIMs, and NITs. He said 51 shortlisted teams presented their innovative prototypes in the final round.
Registrar M. Jagadish Chandra said higher education institutions had a significant responsibility in building a strong startup ecosystem in the country and described V-Launch Pad as an excellent platform for young innovators.
The guests who attended the event included AgVysor Innovations LLP CEO Rajeev Sharma, Alfaleus Technology Private Limited CEO Sandal Kotawala and Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, Vijayawada, CEO Krishnan G., and Founder of ANOVA Corporate Services, Chandrashekhar Kupperi.
