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The NHCE Innovation and Incubation Council (IIC), in association with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, organized a session on “Accelerators and Incubation Opportunities” on 6 July 2026. The session was delivered by Mr. Varun Yogi Shanthakumar, Lead Engineer, Celestica. The programme aimed to introduce students to the startup ecosystem and the opportunities available through accelerators and incubation centres. The speaker explained the role of pre-incubation and incubation programmes in transforming innovative ideas into successful entrepreneurial ventures. Students gained insights into the complete startup journey, including idea identification, problem validation, solution development, and prototype creation.

The session highlighted the importance of mentoring, technical guidance, networking opportunities, and business development support provided by incubation centres. Participants were also introduced to funding opportunities such as seed grants, accelerator programmes, investor support, and startup ecosystem initiatives. Real-world examples and startup success stories demonstrated how innovative ideas can be scaled into sustainable businesses. The speaker emphasized the significance of innovation, design thinking, and problem-solving in addressing real-world challenges. Students learned about the strategic planning and market evaluation required to build viable and impactful startups. The interactive session enhanced awareness of entrepreneurship as a promising career pathway and motivated students to explore innovation-driven opportunities. Overall, the programme provided valuable exposure to startup development processes and encouraged students to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset for converting ideas into successful ventures.